True/False Variables and Layers
Jun 23, 2017
I am working on a project where I have 3 challenges. Challenge 1, they pick a gift, challenge 2, they pick a hat, and challenge 3, they pick an outfit.
In each challenge when the learner selects a hotspot for an item, it changes the T/F variable from False to True.
Once they complete all three challenges, I have a slide with layers for each of the objects and a trigger Shows Layer if the variable is true. However, I can't get all three layers to display at one time. It appears to only remember the last selection. Any thoughts on how to do this? I want them to pick an object from each challenge and then show them their selections. Thoughts? BTW...happy to share my project via email, but can't post it as it is for a client.
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You need a variable for each item they can pick, and you need each layer set NOT to hide other layers. You have to set this individually, because layers default to hiding other layers.
Set of triggers:
Show layer Hat1 if variable Hat1 is true
Show layer Hat2 if Hat2 is true
Show layer Hat3 if Hat3 is true
Show layer Gift... etc.
To hide those layers, I create a layer with nothing on it, set hide other layers, and set to close after .1 sec. I show it when I want to hide the others all at once.
I have done what you described above. I have triggers for each item and I have the hiding unchecked on each layer, and not getting it to work... what I haven't done is the blank layer. I am not following what does for me? Can you share why again you do this?
My impression is that you want to have the gift, hat, and outfit layers all showing at the same time. When the time comes to close those layers, you will need to write 9 triggers to close all of them. Using the blank slide lets you close all of them with one trigger. Because it is set to hide other layers, when it shows the others are hidden. Because it is completely blank, the user isn't disturbed by it appearing. because it is set to hide itself after a very short period of time, it doesn't disrupt the flow.
User clicks, blank slide shows, the other layers are hidden and after about .01 of a second it hides.
You only need it if you want the user to stay on that slide and not see the layers. If not, you don't need it.
Okay...I think I got it but I still can't figure out why it is only displaying the last item choosen. Would you be willing to take a peek at my file? My email is dwatkins@zenithperformancesolutions.com I am of course under a quick deadline and I believe I have everything properly programmed, so hoping it is a quick fix.
I can look if it is Storyline 2; I don't have 3 or 360.
Click on the little runner in the yellow circle, and it will take you to my profile page where you can click on Contact Me, and that should let you email me. If not, let me know and I'll email you.
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