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SamanthaBerg
Community Member
3 years ago

Embedded YouTube video, next button & Javascript

Hi All,

I have a YouTube video embedded as a web object into Storyline.  Since Storyline cannot determine the duration of the video, I need to have the next button appear when the video ends.  I have searched the discussions and cannot figure this out, as it requires some JavaScript knowledge.  Are there any JavaScript gurus out there that can help me.

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  • RobertGiebitz's avatar
    RobertGiebitz
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    I'm having a similar problem with an embedded video (though not YouTube). I've played with multiple trigger configurations and I'm at my wits end.

  • Jürgen_Schoene_'s avatar
    Jürgen_Schoene_
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    trigger are not supported for "Video from Website..."

    you have to do by hand, with webobject and the corresponding video-api of the video provider

    • RobertGiebitz's avatar
      RobertGiebitz
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      3 years ago

      Thanks for the reply, Jürgen, but you’re speaking beyond my skill level. I am a beginner. Are there specific steps I can follow, on a level of one-two-three, to get Storyline to advance to the next slide?

      Rob

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    • SamanthaBerg's avatar
      SamanthaBerg
      Community Member
      3 years ago

      Thanks for the reply, can you please explain 'you have to do by hand'?  Where does the video API get put into Storyline?

  • MathNotermans-9's avatar
    MathNotermans-9
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    You have to use Javascript to call the WebObject and set a variable to progress to the next slide. Without some basic knowledge of Javascript, HTML5 and how to use it in Storyline...it will be tough to get working... 

    • SamanthaBerg's avatar
      SamanthaBerg
      Community Member
      3 years ago

      Thanks for reply, I fully understand that you have to use JavaScript to call the WebObject and set a variable.  I am asking for some help on how this is done.  An expert in anything was once a beginner.  

      • SteveGannon's avatar
        SteveGannon
        Community Member
        3 years ago

        Samantha,

        If you carefully review this blog article and study the sample file provided, you can learn how to control YouTube videos via JavaScript from within Storyline:

        https://www.rabbitoreg.com/2016/01/09/full-control-over-youtube-video-in-storyline/ 

        In particular, near the end of the article (and in the code) you will see how the author used a custom variable called "End" to trigger a layer when the video ends. In your case, you could use this same variable with a trigger to activate your Next button.

  • SamanthaBerg's avatar
    SamanthaBerg
    Community Member
    3 years ago

    Hi Steve thanks for your reply, I have looked over that post.  I am unable to download the source file provided.

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