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SimonYeo
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3 years ago

Maximise use of Screen Real Estate in E-learning Sims Question

Hi All
I am creating some 'try mode' e-learning in storyline 360. I am capturing the recording in resolution 1920x1080 to try and meet the story size of my story (which is set the same).
When I insert the recording in as step by step 'try mode' I am unable to adjust the recording to fill the background of the slide:
And when I publish or preview I see a lot of wasted gray space where I would like to see the screen filling:
 
I am sure I'm doing something fundamental, can anyone help me out please?
Thanks
Simon
  • Sorry, can't help. We build our screen simulations from scratch so we can control them better.

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    SimonYeo
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    Hi Maura. How do you build your screen simulations from scratch?

  • I make a recording using Snagit of all of the steps. Export PNGs so that I have them as a reference when I recreate the screens in Illustrator (using artboards that are exactly the same size as the SL project). I do this because we have to redact so much PHI and PII related to healthcare.

    From Illustrator, I export a SVG/PNG (I prefer SVG, but sometimes there's a glitch), then import it into Storyline and add triggers for what should happen and also feedback for incorrect choices (often animations). See this thread for more info: SVG File Issues - Articulate Storyline Discussions - E-Learning Heroes

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    SimonYeo
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    Great. Yes that reminds me of other projects I have worked on. Get back to fundamentals for ease of revision work that may be required. Thanks

     

  • Hello Simon! Thank you for sharing screenshots and details of what you are experiencing.

    I have a couple of questions that may help:

    • Are you using a second (or third) monitor?
    • Is your screen resolution set to 100%?

    I look forward to your answers, and other folx feedback in the E-Learning Heroes community!