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Add in a layer above base layer
I am using a template that already has a base layer but, I want to add in a custom layer with our company logo and a funkier image.
How do I do this? I want the new layer to be the first thing you see and then you continue into the rest of the quiz.
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This OnDemand tutorial may be of assistance - https://community.articulate.com/kb/storyline-360-essentials/working-with-layers-in-storyline/1220149
I would start with Ron's tutorial, and then create the layer you want. Make that layer the first one that appears when the timeline starts and have it show either for a fixed amount of time (5 seconds?) or until the learner does something (click here to start, maybe). These types of layers give your introduction or starting screen a nice effect.
If you want the logo to appear on multiple slides, consider putting it on the Slide Master. That's a great way to have something show on all slides, or on slides that use a specific master layout. Here's more info: Storyline 360: Using Slide Masters | Articulate - Community
For the Slide Master, keep in mind that permanent objects (that is, shapes, pictures, and any object other than a placeholder) will always appear below objects put on the slide. And master objects can't be accessed for slide triggers.
Another option if something needs to appear above base is to put it on a layer on the Slide Master. Add a trigger to the Slide Master that shows the layer when the timeline starts on the slide. Note that additional editing may be needed on slides that also use layers to ensure the master layer isn't hidden when a slide layer is shown.
Thanks everyone. I think I have managed to add in a title screen that only lasts 5 seconds. It has a Next button though that I can't get get rid of, is that because I am using the trigger Jump to Slide is there a better option so it just fades to the next slide?
