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dbrownstein
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4 months ago

For anyone also looking for a solution, I figured out one way of doing it. NateCampbell-f3​, thanks again for putting me down the path with variables. 

STEP 1: Set up variables

  1. Create one True/False variable per card (that can be dragged):
    • Go to "Variables" (from the trigger panel or by clicking the "X" icon at the top).
    • Click Create New Variable:
      • Name: Card1Chosen, Card2Chosen, etc.
      • Type: True/False
      • Default Value: False

You will use these variables to track if the card was selected.

STEP 2: Detect card placement (choice made by learner)

Assuming you're using drag-and-drop interaction:

Option A: Using Drop Correct trigger (built-in drag-and-drop)

  1. After setting up drag-and-drop with Form View, define correct drop targets.
  2. Then use trigger(s) like this:
    • Trigger Action: Adjust variable
    • Variable: Card1Chosen
    • Value: True
    • When: Object dropped on
    • Object: Card1
    • Target: Target1

Option B: Using drop states (manual approach)

You can create a custom drop zone using object states:

  • Give your drop target a custom state, like “Filled”.
  • Create a trigger:
    • Set Card1Chosen = True
    • When: Card1 is dropped over Target1

This gives you control even if you're not using Storyline’s built-in drag-and-drop quiz setup.

STEP 3: Add conditions to transition triggers

When user clicks "Next" or similar:

  • Use a "Jump to slide" trigger.
  • Add conditions to evaluate the CardXChosen variables.

plaintext:

Jump to Slide 2 when user clicks Next IF Card1Chosen = True OR Card2Chosen = True

This ensures you're only jumping forward if a card was selected—optional but useful.

STEP 4: Show only selected cards on the next slide

On Slide 2, insert all the same card objects (Card1, Card2, etc.), but hide them unless they were chosen.

Use states:

  • Each card should have:
    • Normal state (visible)
    • Hidden state

Add triggers:

For each card:

plaintext:

Change state of Card1 to Normal When timeline starts on Slide 2 IF Card1Chosen == True

Change state of Card1 to Hidden When timeline starts on SLide 2 IF Card1Chosen== False

And do similar for Card2, Card3, etc.

This ensures only the selected cards appear on the next slide.