Forum Discussion
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 slide B to an email address that the user enters into a text field.
More Info: I'm trying to build a slide where a user can select training options that they'd like to explore at a later time. I want to compile these options and then after the options are compiled, have the user enter their email address and send the compilation to themselves.
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?
Hi Amy,
Here is a file that might help you get started. It allows the user to enter their name and email, then answer questions. After that, a final slide records their answers, grades them, and allows the user to add additional notes.
Then, the user can hit the printer icon to open up a printable window of saved information, or they can click the envelope icon to open up an email ready to be sent to the user's email address along with the saved information from the test answers and notes.
As for your question about the data, you should be able to insert the reference for the variable into a text box and move it wherever you want it on the slide.
