I have inserted an input field for asking user's name before they start a course. I want to make the look of input box in such a manner that it hints the user that they need to enter their name to proceed. How can I do that?
I think I didn't explain it properly. I want to show a prompt (a cursor) in the input field so that it becomes clear to trainees that they need to enter their name.
Hi all. I've added a text entry box to enter a user name, and it all works perfectly when I preview the SL file locally. But when I published it to Articulate Review, it flops. The learner enters their name, and on the next screen my text says "Welcome, !" instead of the required "Welcome, [learner name]."
Can anyone help pinpoint the issue? Many thanks in advance!
I have attached another approach to the question. The solution draws the user's attention to a specific point on the screen. The POI (Point Of Interest) will keep playing until the user clicks on the object you are drawing their attention to.
The solution can be used in multiple scenarios and not only to a text entry field as per the initial request.
Thanks Joey. This is helpful but I was just testing & trying and found that there would be instances where user may start writing without clicking the text box. And in that case the layer POI should be hidden with some other trigger. Your thoughts?
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Add a text entry field (which is your input box) and then update the value of the variable the text entry field uses to be something like "Your name".
Alternatively, if you are using an LMS, you can fetch their name using JavaScript and pass that to the variable.
I think I didn't explain it properly. I want to show a prompt (a cursor) in the input field so that it becomes clear to trainees that they need to enter their name.
As in a blinking cursor that you get on a text entry when it is selected?
How about using a marker? They have a pulse animation.
Or adding an instruction on screen might be the most direct option.
Yes, the autofocus of text entry fields can be buggy.
This is an issue that Articulate are aware of, but I don't think it has been resolved yet.
That being said, there is a workaround, see here for details.
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That'll definitely come in useful in future projects...Thanks for linking that Matthew!
No worries mate, it's a handy trick!
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Hi all. I've added a text entry box to enter a user name, and it all works perfectly when I preview the SL file locally. But when I published it to Articulate Review, it flops. The learner enters their name, and on the next screen my text says "Welcome, !" instead of the required "Welcome, [learner name]."
Can anyone help pinpoint the issue? Many thanks in advance!
Hi all.
I have attached another approach to the question. The solution draws the user's attention to a specific point on the screen. The POI (Point Of Interest) will keep playing until the user clicks on the object you are drawing their attention to.
The solution can be used in multiple scenarios and not only to a text entry field as per the initial request.
Thank you Joey, interesting approach!
Thanks Joey. This is helpful but I was just testing & trying and found that there would be instances where user may start writing without clicking the text box. And in that case the layer POI should be hidden with some other trigger. Your thoughts?