I am using publish for CD to demonstrate my course developed in Storyline. The majority of URL links are working within the main course and in the Resources section. However one of the Resurce links is changing when I publish.
I can add it as a resource, test the link and it works fine. Then I publish the course for CD and the link doesn't work. Looking in articulate the URL has changed to be
I know, its strange. Maybe there is something particualr about the url?
I have tried reinserting the URL several times. I did enter it without the http:// and when I Test the page its updated automatically to include the http://
It's only after I have published and go back to the Resources that the link has changed again to start http://http// etc
It's only occuring with this one URL? Have you confirmed that you're working locally on your project files as described here? I'm also happy to test with this URL - but wanted to confirm which version of Storyline are you using?
I have been working on a shared network drive, so have now saved it to my C drive to work on. Thanks for explaining that. I am on Storyline 1 update 8.
I have tried deleting the resource, copying the url into notepad to ensure it is in plain text and re-entering it but still get the same result.
I tried creating a tinyurl link but when I close the Resources box that converts the URL and has the same error.
Maybe this website just doesn't want to feature in my course :(
Barbara
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Working off a network drive could cause lingering issues even once it's moved to a local drive, so you'll want to try that in a brand new file to see if the URL is still causing difficulty. You could also look at importing it into a new file as that can often resolve the issues with working off a network drive.
If you're seeing the behavior on a new file, you'll want to take a look at going through the repair detailed here.
I tested the link in a Storyline 1 file and reopening the player or revisiting the resource section I don't see the change in the URL - so I'd suggest looking into all those elements.
Are you running into any problems with links in your courses? The http:// will be added to direct users to the URL automatically and there isn't an option to remove it in Storyline.
I wouldn't be shocked if there is a community member whose shared a way to pull it out of the published output. 😉
Are you using the steps here to link files into the Resource tab? See this note:
When you publish, Storyline will bundle a copy of the file along with your course content. (It'll be located in the story_content folder of your published output.)
Learners will need the appropriate software to view attached resources. For example, they'll need Microsoft Word to open Word documents.
If you're seeing an issue with the files, can you share a bit more about what's happening?
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It's weird that only one link is not working. Have you deleted this trigger and added it once again?
You can also try to cheat. Add the URL without http at the beginning and see if SL will add this by itself.
I know, its strange. Maybe there is something particualr about the url?
I have tried reinserting the URL several times. I did enter it without the http:// and when I Test the page its updated automatically to include the http://
It's only after I have published and go back to the Resources that the link has changed again to start http://http// etc
Hi Barbara,
It's only occuring with this one URL? Have you confirmed that you're working locally on your project files as described here? I'm also happy to test with this URL - but wanted to confirm which version of Storyline are you using?
Hi Ashley
I have been working on a shared network drive, so have now saved it to my C drive to work on. Thanks for explaining that. I am on Storyline 1 update 8.
The problem is still occurring though it's not when I publish but when I close the Player Resources box down.
So in Player>Resources I enter this URL in the URL field
http://www.antibioticresistance.org.uk/ARFAQs.nsf/2f87bc309e63df2d80256c8c004c707d/8000ba14f965ebe780256caa004778b0?OpenDocument
Test the url and it works, save it and close the dialog box down. If I reopen the Resources box again the URL has been corrupted with an additional http:// in front of it.
I have tried deleting the resource, copying the url into notepad to ensure it is in plain text and re-entering it but still get the same result.
I tried creating a tinyurl link but when I close the Resources box that converts the URL and has the same error.
Maybe this website just doesn't want to feature in my course :(
Barbara
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Hi Barbara,
Working off a network drive could cause lingering issues even once it's moved to a local drive, so you'll want to try that in a brand new file to see if the URL is still causing difficulty. You could also look at importing it into a new file as that can often resolve the issues with working off a network drive.
If you're seeing the behavior on a new file, you'll want to take a look at going through the repair detailed here.
I tested the link in a Storyline 1 file and reopening the player or revisiting the resource section I don't see the change in the URL - so I'd suggest looking into all those elements.
Hi Ashley
Many thanks for the suggestions. We will give those a go.
Thanks and please feel free to let us know if you need additional assistance.
Hi,
is there a way to avoid, that http:// will be added automatically to the URL.
Thank you!
Hi Christa,
Are you running into any problems with links in your courses? The http:// will be added to direct users to the URL automatically and there isn't an option to remove it in Storyline.
I wouldn't be shocked if there is a community member whose shared a way to pull it out of the published output. 😉
Hi,
I want to link to a file which should be opened automatically with an installed application. When I fill in this URL in the browser, it also works.
So I am waiting for this community member.... :)
Hi Christa,
Does the option to link to a file as detailed here work for you?
Hi Ashley,
thank you very much for your quick answer and suggestion. But I would like to integrate the link in the resources tab and not on a slide.
Hi Christa,
Are you using the steps here to link files into the Resource tab? See this note:
When you publish, Storyline will bundle a copy of the file along with your course content. (It'll be located in the story_content folder of your published output.)
Learners will need the appropriate software to view attached resources. For example, they'll need Microsoft Word to open Word documents.
If you're seeing an issue with the files, can you share a bit more about what's happening?
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