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I only want one video to play at a time.
I am working with Storyline 360 and have four videos embedded on one slide. The problem is that when one video is playing and the learner clicks another, the first video keeps playing in the background. I want only one video to play at a time. What triggers or variables should I use so that any video currently playing automatically pauses when the learner selects another video?
I have added the slide I am asking help with. Thank you! :)
I was able to recreate what you needed using SL videos. When I tried with your file, it wouldn't let me. I'm wondering if it's something to do with the videos. However, I was able to make it work using transparent shapes as button sets. Also, in your file under video options, I wasn't able to deselect the "pause on click" option. Weird. Hope this helps.
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One way: on Video 1, add Triggers that say "Pause media n when user clicks Video 1". N goes from 2 to 4 for the three triggers.
Do the same for each of the four videos, essentially saying "Pause all the other videos when the user clicks this one."
I was able to recreate what you needed using SL videos. When I tried with your file, it wouldn't let me. I'm wondering if it's something to do with the videos. However, I was able to make it work using transparent shapes as button sets. Also, in your file under video options, I wasn't able to deselect the "pause on click" option. Weird. Hope this helps.
I cleaned this up some by making the transparent button fit directly over the play button, since that was mentioned in your directions. I also got rid of the outline. TanyaJames is my coworker who pointed this out. Thanks!
I am glad it worked! Great job!
FredHarrisJr thank you so much! It worked! I wonder why my file wouldn't work?
That's a good question. I've had to start fresh and recreate files in SL before. Glad this worked for you.
Sometimes it helps to have another set of eyes. Often they find the little things we are not able to see because of what we may be focusing on. I'm glad FredHarrisJr helped you find a solution.
