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JavaScript API: Set state to Disabled or Hidden
I'm loving the additional flexibility with the JavaScript API. I've been able to successfully manipulate objects, including states, but for some reason, I bump into an error any time I try to change the state of an object to the built-in "Disabled" state. I've confirmed the object indeed has the state. When I test it, though, the console reports the "Disabled" state is not found.
I am able to switch to the built-in "Normal" state, as well as custom states, but something seems off with "Disabled." I also noticed the same with "Hidden," although that's not what I was specifically needing in this project. I can get around it by using traditional triggers, but it would sure be nice to be able to keep things cleanly within the JavaScript as much as I can.
Has anyone else run into this issue?
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Hi MarkRash865!
Sorry to hear you've run into this setback, working with Storyline's new Javascript API!
We'd be happy to take a closer look at your design, and test the functionality on our end. Do you mind sharing a copy of the .story file you've been working with? Feel free to upload that here in the discussion or privately through a support case.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Thanks for your reply, Steven. Here is a sample project with just a single object and attempted JavaScript state change. Also, please note Nedim's reply to this thread where the issue is noted as well.
Hello MarkRash865 ,
Thanks for sharing a copy of your project file. When I tested it, I observed the same results. Since this feature is relatively new, I'm not sure if the behavior is expected or if it's a product bug, so I opened a support case on your behalf. Our support engineers can do further testing to verify this, and we'll let you know of the results when we're done!
A similar question was raised in this thread. Only the Normal built-in state and custom states can be accessed via the object.state property by referencing the state name. Other built-in states (such as Hover, Visited, Selected, Disabled) are not mapped in slides.js. These states are typically triggered natively by mouse events (like mouseover) or clicks, while custom states are explicitly triggered.
Example of an error when you try to set object.state = "Disabled". You’ll encounter the same issue if you attempt to set object.state to "Visited" or "Selected". However, object.state = "Normal" will work just fine.Try:
const button1 = object('6CJN2qEzG8V'); button1.state = '_default_Disabled';
