Forum Discussion
Adding Developer Comments for Triggers and Other SL Elements
Judy-
Cool hat!
I did submit a feature request. It's not my first. And I'll describe my expectations as "tempered."
You make good suggestions. Without a dedicated in-line comments functionality, I'd probably go with the unseen layer approach just because it makes the stage less cluttered. But yes, text will get sucked out for translation for multi-language courses. For declaring variables, though, it's not ideal since layers are slide-specific.
And personally, I wouldn't use the Notes panel since it's the VO content panel for all intents and purposes. And since it's slide-specific like a layer, it's less ideal for dealing with the purposes of the various variables.
I really don't want to have a separate comments file as you suggest. It's one more thing to manage that'll likely get lost. Yeah, I think I like the unseen layer approach.
Hi again, Dan,
Unseen layers are a great option. Then perhaps use the extra-unseen-slide option to explain the variables.
Sorry I didn't think to mention that the Notes panel could only be used if there's no VO content or other reason to have it showing to the users.
BTW, I like your hat, too. Mine is a shameless marketing ploy: I do business as White Plume Communications. :-)
