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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 h...
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...
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.
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.
