We're trying to revamp our existing template and one of the plans to increase learner engagement is to add a text entry for learner names and have them pick their chosen avatar. However, our current set up is we have different storyline file for each module. For example, we have Introduction, Module 1, Module 2, Module 3 and so on. My question--- is it possible to set up variable for introduction and it will carry over to the rest of the modules (different storyline raw file). We don't want the learners to repeat entering their name and choosing avatar every time they start a module (their done with intro or module 1 and they need to take the next course).
If this is not possible, any suggestions or recommendation is highly appreciated.
Yes it is possible with the use of some advanced javascript methods. Basically you set some values externally... either in a database, the LMS or Googlesheets. When loading any other .story you get the values that are set...and show or load appropriate assets.
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Yes it is possible with the use of some advanced javascript methods. Basically you set some values externally... either in a database, the LMS or Googlesheets. When loading any other .story you get the values that are set...and show or load appropriate assets.
Another approach is shown here by Owen...
https://community.articulate.com/discussions/building-better-courses/passing-variable-data-between-storyline-blocks-in-rise-a-guide
You can use local storage to save some variables and thus pass that to any other .story.
Drawback of his method is that it only will work on the device the user uses initially. If logging in on some other device it won't find the needed localstorage and assumes the user is new. Even using another browser will make this approach fail.
Thanks, Math! I will give this a try. I noticed though that the sample project is in Rise, would the JavaScript work in Storyline 360?
Thanks!
The sample uses Storyline blocks. So yes. In fact you can't even use Javascript in Rise...Storyline is the only option.