Changing State of Next Button

If there's a trigger that is set to change the state of the next button to hidden when the slide starts, then when you revisit the slide, the next button will be hidden when the slide starts. You need to add a condition, for example change it to hidden when slide starts on the condition that variable = False.

I'd create a T/F variable (SlideVisited) and set it to False. Then add a trigger to adjust the variable when the state of ABC are visited. 

Then modifiy the trigger to change the state of the next button to hidden when slide starts on the condition that SlideVisited = False. The first time, it's hidden. Once they've completed the slide and revisit the variable should be True.

Hi Sheila - Instead of using a trigger to change the next button when the timeline starts, I'd change the next button's initial state in the states panel. 

Next, I'd set the layer properties to "resume saved state" when the learner revisits the slide. That will remember the next button's current state.

I attached the source file so you can see how it works.

Thank you both, David and Tom! I will play around with both ideas and see what works.

Editing to add: David, I just realized you're talking about an object on the screen that is being used as a Next button. But what I'm actually working with is the Next button in the player. And there are no states for that (I think?). So I'm off to try Tom's suggestion, but thank you anyway!

There are built in states for the player next and previous button as shown in the image. Just select the Next button as the object to change the state of. HTH 

Thanks, Dwayne. I stated things poorly in my comment - I know I can change the state of the Next button--that's how I originally set up the functionality. But David's solution was to change the initial state in the States panel, and I don't see how that can be done for a player button. His file makes clear that he was talking about an on-screen object, not the player button.

HI Sheila - I am having the exact same issue so am so happy to see this post. David/Tom, I am pretty  new to Storyline and liked your idea in one of the videos of using the built in triggers to change the state of player "next Button" to disabled until all layers etc.... are visited. (I was trying to avoid variables because I don't know them yet).  I will look at what you sent here but just want to clarify if there a way to do this w/o adding custom buttons (as shown above) or using variables? 

Hi Sheila,

Thanks for sharing an update on your project and that you're still having difficulty with some of the slides and the Next button.

I want to take a look at your project file to investigate what's happening with your permission. You can share it publicly here or send it to me privately by uploading it here. I'll delete it when I'm done troubleshooting.

Hi Jill,

To answer your original question, there is no way to do this without custom buttons or variables. 

I'd be happy to help you. Which method would you like to pursue?

I want to take a look at your project file to investigate what's happening with your permission. You can share it publicly here or send it to me privately by uploading it here. I'll delete it when I'm done troubleshooting.

Thanks, Leslie! I've submitted a case - it's # 02723105.

Thanks, Sheila. I received your case and I'm taking a look. I'll reply to you privately via email.

Thanks! I just submitted #02723187