I had a friend create simple check boxes that I'm using in presenter to simulate interactive questions.
The learner can click on the check box to make a check appear, then clicks submit to see the correct answer.
The issue is my friend used references to _root and/or _level0 which is apparently not good when having flash movies interact with Presenter and creates some weird issues.
What I know about Flash could fit in a thimble with room left over, and my friend is away... so I'm kind of boggled.
You should be able to use either this.xxx or this._parent.xxx to substitute for _level0 and _root. Both this and _parent are relative references where _level0 and _root are absolute references.
Post the script that was used here. We can help troubleshoot it for ya!
Sean, here's a different way of looking at it. Maybe it'll help, maybe you'll symbolically crush it and throw in the trash...
The whole idea of Articulate is to make lesson creation simple. My first question is, why can't you accomplish the same thing using one of the simple tools in Articulate? Is there an educational purpose in having to hand code this little quiz/ interaction in Flash? For example, could you just create one question quizzes in Quizmaker where the answer can be easily submitted and the student can be given a response? Or, could you create a branching scenario that takes the learner to a different slide depending on the answer?
I'm not clear on what you're trying to accomplish, but I'm guessing you could accomplish the same purpose with the readily available tools within Articulate. I'm all for the easy way!
Thanks for the input. Unfortunately, the degree of customization for the background is not something I can accomplish in Quizmaker. Even with making the background and frame for Quizmaker transparent.
I'm all for the easy route as well, but unfortunately for this course that ship has sailed. =)
I realize that we're pushing the bounds of Articulate and the tools available, but that's what my client has called for.
Sean - I hope you've found your solution. If not, you may want to try outsourcing if you haven't already. Just Google "outsourcing Flash design." I wish I could be more help.
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Greetings:
What exactly are you creating? Is this for a quiz or some sort of interaction?
Cheers,
Travis
I had a friend create simple check boxes that I'm using in presenter to simulate interactive questions.
The learner can click on the check box to make a check appear, then clicks submit to see the correct answer.
The issue is my friend used references to _root and/or _level0 which is apparently not good when having flash movies interact with Presenter and creates some weird issues.
What I know about Flash could fit in a thimble with room left over, and my friend is away... so I'm kind of boggled.
You should be able to use either this.xxx or this._parent.xxx to substitute for _level0 and _root. Both this and _parent are relative references where _level0 and _root are absolute references.
Post the script that was used here. We can help troubleshoot it for ya!
Can you share a copy of the file?
Cheers,
Travis
This is what my friend sent me... unfortunately I don't know enough flash to even guess how to change the references.
Hi Sean,
The file doesn't contain any code
I'm guessing this is an older version of the file.
That's the only file that I've got unfortunately... is there a way to export (or even view) the code from within Flash from CS 5.5?
Sean, here's a different way of looking at it. Maybe it'll help, maybe you'll symbolically crush it and throw in the trash...
The whole idea of Articulate is to make lesson creation simple. My first question is, why can't you accomplish the same thing using one of the simple tools in Articulate? Is there an educational purpose in having to hand code this little quiz/ interaction in Flash? For example, could you just create one question quizzes in Quizmaker where the answer can be easily submitted and the student can be given a response? Or, could you create a branching scenario that takes the learner to a different slide depending on the answer?
I'm not clear on what you're trying to accomplish, but I'm guessing you could accomplish the same purpose with the readily available tools within Articulate. I'm all for the easy way!
Hey Randy,
Thanks for the input. Unfortunately, the degree of customization for the background is not something I can accomplish in Quizmaker. Even with making the background and frame for Quizmaker transparent.
I'm all for the easy route as well, but unfortunately for this course that ship has sailed. =)
I realize that we're pushing the bounds of Articulate and the tools available, but that's what my client has called for.
sean
Sean - I hope you've found your solution. If not, you may want to try outsourcing if you haven't already. Just Google "outsourcing Flash design." I wish I could be more help.
Steve and/or Travis,
I can attach the .swf if that would be helpful.
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