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OenGriffin's avatar
OenGriffin
Community Member
3 months ago

Drag and drop issues

Hi folks!

I've created a drag-and-drop interaction, but things aren't behaving quite as I would like them to. I have all of the items starting in a drop target (but the wrong drop target) and then want learners to reorganize them. Is there a way to make the drag items switch locations if the user moves one into a drop target that is already occupied? Since all of the drag items currently start in a drop target, the drag and drop options don't seem to be working as intended. I would like not to redesign the slide if possible.

A little confusing - hope that makes sense!

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  • WaltHamilton's avatar
    WaltHamilton
    Super Hero
    3 months ago

    It seems to you that the items are in drop targets, but the system does not consider them to be in a drop zone until the learner clicks them and actually drags them over a drop zone. So they may be above the zone, but are not in the zone.

    Setting properties to allow only one item in a target will cause the first object to leave a zone if a second one is dropped, but it goes back only to its original spot, There is no built-in method of having them switch places,

    To get what you are describing, you will need to create a custom drag and drop interaction, and create your own triggers. The attached sample might give you some ideas.

  • OenGriffin's avatar
    OenGriffin
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    That makes sense! Thanks for your response and the example - I appreciate it!

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