Keeping layers visible?

Thank you, Walt.  I think I've done all that.  See attachment of my editor settings.

I don't have SL3, so can't look at your story, but be sure that the triggers to show the layers when timeline starts are attached to the timeline of the slide, and not something else.

Also, the description makes it seem as if the characters are set to show when the timeline starts, but you must use a trigger to show the layers. If the layers don't show, the objects on them can't be seen.

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(Storyline 3)

1. I started out with a simple extra layer with grouped objects, properties Hide other slide layers unchecked), which didn't show in preview (slide, scene, or project).
2. I then, after reading about some quirks with grouping and layers, ungrouped and moved to top of timeline, and still didn't show.  I've created a trigger to show when the timeline starts.)  
3. I finally about gave up trying to use layers, so the original slide with target is now all on base layer, but I can't give up, so created another project with test slide with 2 extra layers--each one with a character to be triggered by timeline starting.  And they won't show.
4. 
   Please don't make me revert to Captivate, which I thought was more complex, but...

Glad to see that this post was able to assist you as well Terry.

Shelby,

This is where evaluating states comes in handy! 

Basically, you set up a trigger that says jump to next slide if the state of X and the state of Y and the state of Z are all (your criteria here).  To give the learner a visual hint, I'd set up another layer that is fired if they hit the next button, but the states do not match your criteria.

 I've attached an example...

Mike

Hi! I have a follow-up question to this one. Same slide, different issue. My client would like it so the user cannot advance to the next slide until every correct cell in the table has been clicked. I am trying to figure out a way to make the Next button disabled until such time as the activity has been completed. Any ideas? I thought of maybe associating a state change with the clicking of the last cell in the table, but there's no guarantee that they won't click that cell at any point, not just at the end.

Thanks very much to everyone. Mike and Christine, I used your solution on the layers I had already painstakingly built. Sarah, I used your advice going forward for the rest of my content. You're awesome.

Wow, everyone jumped on this

Good luck with your project, Shelby!

Hi there, Shelby. Welcome to E-Learning Heroes!

If the check marks are being displayed on layers, it's possible they're being hidden when the next layer is opened. 

To change this option, click on the cogwheel icon in the layers panel, this will open the "Slide Layer Properties". Try disabling the option to "Hide other slide layers":

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions.

Sarah, this is exactly the sort of thing I needed.