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MargaretSmith-2's avatar
MargaretSmith-2
Community Member
8 months ago

Can I delete a Base Layer in Storyline, but keep the secondary layer?

Hi all. I am building a tool using Storyline. I have slides with multiple layers. I have come to the conclusion that I need to delete the base layers on these slides, and instead use the secondary layer I created as the new base layer. 

Basically, I need to simplify the tool I am creating, and the secondary layers are what I need to appear first when a user visits these slides. 

I cannot find any way to delete the base layer and use my secondary layer as the new base layer. I have tried to copy/paste everything from the secondary layer onto the first layer, but it's messy and not a viable option.

Thank you!

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  • JudyNollet's avatar
    JudyNollet
    Super Hero
    8 months ago

    You can't delete the base layer.

    You could delete everything on the base layer, and add a trigger that shows the "secondary "layer when the timeline of the slide starts. 

    If that secondary layer contains multiple buttons that access the other layers (like a tabs interaction), then you'll have to adjust Slide Layer Properties and perhaps use additional triggers to ensure that opening a new layer doesn't hide that "secondary" layer but does hide other upper layers. 

    It's up to you whether or not that's a better option than copying and pasting items from the secondary layer to the actual base.

    • MargaretSmith-2's avatar
      MargaretSmith-2
      Community Member
      8 months ago

      Thank you for the detailed reply, Judy! I have gone ahead with the option to show the secondary layer when the timeline begins on that slide. It seems to be the best workaround.

      I appreciate your time and help! Thank you so much. 

  • JOSEPHTHEBEAU's avatar
    JOSEPHTHEBEAU
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    The bummer about just copying and pasting stuff from the secondary layer onto the base layer is that it doesn't 'remember' the location on the timeline.

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