First, I'm afraid you've shared the published output for your project file. It may be best to share the .STORY file for your project. The only way we could test the files you sent, would be to upload them to a server. At that point, all we could do is view the course, but not how it's set up.
Second, are you clicking the "Play" or "Replay" button? If your video has been inserted into the slide (without any triggers) and it's playing with the timeline, you'll want to click the Replay button on the right-hand side of the bar.
If that doesn't help, again, you're welcome to share the project file and we'll take a look :)
The "replay" button never appears on the right side. The video stops, and the play button on the left side doesn't function. I have it set to "play automatically' and to display video controls...file attached, your help is appreciated
Thank you very much for the file and the additional information!
The problem here is that there isn't a Replay feature in the video controls. I was under the impression you were using the Storyline seekbar, which includes this function.
The first option would be to use the seekbar, instead of the video controls.
Another option would be to add a trigger that will play the video when the video is clicked.
And a third option would be to create a custom Replay button on the slide, or over the video. The problem with using the video controls to skip through the video here is that you cannot place the replay button at the end of the timeline so that it only shows when the video completes. So it might be a good idea to keep it visible at all times.
I also noticed that the video's timeline actually ends around 43 seconds, but it's spanning 213 seconds. I cut this down, just in case this wasn't intentional.
I provided each example in a modified version of your project. Keep in mind that some of the player elements will be a little different due to the changes, and you'll want to access the additional slides through the menu tab.
Thank you Christine, this is a great help. I will be able to figure out where to go from here with these options.
If one hasn't been written yet, a blog post from Tom that outlines the differences between using video controls vs. seekbar and when it's best to use one or the other would also be helpful.
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Hi Allison,
First, I'm afraid you've shared the published output for your project file. It may be best to share the .STORY file for your project. The only way we could test the files you sent, would be to upload them to a server. At that point, all we could do is view the course, but not how it's set up.
Second, are you clicking the "Play" or "Replay" button? If your video has been inserted into the slide (without any triggers) and it's playing with the timeline, you'll want to click the Replay button on the right-hand side of the bar.
If that doesn't help, again, you're welcome to share the project file and we'll take a look :)
Thanks!
Hi Christine,
The "replay" button never appears on the right side. The video stops, and the play button on the left side doesn't function. I have it set to "play automatically' and to display video controls...file attached, your help is appreciated
Hi Allisun,
Thank you very much for the file and the additional information!
The problem here is that there isn't a Replay feature in the video controls. I was under the impression you were using the Storyline seekbar, which includes this function.
The first option would be to use the seekbar, instead of the video controls.
Another option would be to add a trigger that will play the video when the video is clicked.
And a third option would be to create a custom Replay button on the slide, or over the video. The problem with using the video controls to skip through the video here is that you cannot place the replay button at the end of the timeline so that it only shows when the video completes. So it might be a good idea to keep it visible at all times.
I also noticed that the video's timeline actually ends around 43 seconds, but it's spanning 213 seconds. I cut this down, just in case this wasn't intentional.
I provided each example in a modified version of your project. Keep in mind that some of the player elements will be a little different due to the changes, and you'll want to access the additional slides through the menu tab.
I hope this helps!
Thank you Christine, this is a great help. I will be able to figure out where to go from here with these options.
If one hasn't been written yet, a blog post from Tom that outlines the differences between using video controls vs. seekbar and when it's best to use one or the other would also be helpful.
Hi Allisun,
Wonderful! Glad to hear that helps :)
Let us know if how the project turns out, or if you run into any other trouble.
And I agree - might be a great option for a blog post!
Have a great day,
Christine
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