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Gathering Data from One Slide to Deposit onto Another Slide
Hey all, I have a complex function (at least to me), that I'd like to create on Storyline. Objective: Grab data from slide A, Deposit the data onto slide B, Email the data collected on slid...
Project variables provide a way to "save" data across the entire project. "Assignment" triggers can be used to store values if known at course development time, else text input fields can be used to collect values from the learner.
Packaging everything and emailing is a bit more complex, involving programming (javascript) or a solution like Google Sheets. The forums have several examples of saving data via Google Sheets, and other 3rd party solutions.
Emailing the information would use something of a complex "mailto:" bit of code. The forums have some examples of programmatic mailing functionality. I would suggest consulting your favorite web search engine to research the "body" parameter in the mailto operation to get an idea on including information as part of the emailed message.
Two points to note: the email path requires a) the learner's system to have email capabilities and b) the email software will pop up and require user interaction, so if you are looking for a seamless, integrated option - that is coding. I've created and use this second, integrated service in my courses.
This is a great start for me, thank you! When I reference a variable on slide B, is there anyway to organize the information, visually? For instance, say the user selects four data points on Slide A. I would like those 4 data point to be visually organized on Slide B. Something as simple as left justified, even spacing between.
Do you know how to do that?
