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Javascript for importing variable images from a data base
Want to import an image into a course from a database, like you can do with text variables.
Is this possible - and if so, how? Specific example: The database includes images (PNG) of all organi...
After perusing a few online resources on working with databases, I was able to establish a connection between Storyline and a mySQL database. Sending and receiving data between the two is pretty simple once all the parts are playing together nicely. There are quite a few pieces, but its not too bad if you have some familiarity with JavaScript, a little PHP, and basic mySQL. As others have mentioned, it requires adding a web object to facilitate cross-domain communcations.
Note: The web object is just required to be present, and can be placed offscreen. It doesn't do anything but handle communications.
Demo: https://360.articulate.com/review/content/a1f6fb39-d0fe-49fe-8add-3c55e571b462/review
I need to clean up my project some, and will try to post a more detialed discussion in the coming days for anyone who is interested in this topic.
