Using variables to create 'branching' training - issues in preview
Jan 25, 2016
Hello
I'm creating an online course where the course takes you on a different branch depending on whether you are based in Europe or the US.
I created a variable which changes to '1' or '2' (called UserPole) depending on whether you click an 'EMEA' button, or a 'USCAN' button.
Subsequent slides, or layers on slides show based on whether that variable was set to 1 or 2 by the button click.
Sometimes this works and sometimes it doesn't, and I cannot figure out why - the triggers seem to be set ok. In preview mode, some slides work as they should but others just will not progress - you see a flash of the next slide and then it returns to the one before.
If I upload the story file would someone be able to take a look for me? the transition from slide 1.2 to 1.3 works ok showing the layers it should. but then 1.3 to 1.4 will not work.
Many thanks!
Jo
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Sure Jo, upload the file using the Add Attachment button in the post and someone will be sure to jump in and help if they can.
Brilliant, thanks Wendy - I've been bashing my head against a brick wall for hours! I bet it will be something really obvious! Great to have an expert look at it. Attached below.
wow I was going insane but I think I have worked it out.
On your master slide layout you have a trigger, jump to previous slide when timeline starts which I think it throwing everything into chaos.
I've tested and it works how I think you want it to. Just go into the slide master layouts and remove those triggers.
Good luck
Thank goodness it wasn't just me! That's amazing, thank you. But can I ask one more daft question? Where do I find the Master layouts?
Thanks!
Jo
Hi Jo
go to View tab > Slide masters and you'll see all the layouts.
To see which layout a slide is using, highlight the slide in slide view and choose layout from the home tab then you'll see which one is applied.
It worked!!!
Wendy you are a genius. Thank you SO much!
All the best
Jo
Yay Jo! So glad you sorted it - good luck with your project.
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