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Need a way to persist a layer.
Hi all.
I use Storyline to craft realistic simulations for my companies training. One of the elements we use is a Help layer. This is a transparent layer the learner can activate when they click a...
Hi there, thanks for replying.
The help layer for each slide is unique and contains prescriptive instructions for that specific slide, so unfortunately I cannot use the slide master approach. My initial efforts included a variable based approach with 1 variable for the entire deck and a button on the help layer to set the variable. If the variable is True, the Help Layer is visible when a slide starts (using timeline start logic) if the variable is false, then the layer is hidden unless the learner clicks the close icon for the help layer.
It sounds like this is the approach I am going to need to use.
Thanks again, J
Yes, for slide-specific info, you need layers on each slide.
When you know that multiple slides will function the same way, it'll save you some time if you create one "set up" slide with the appropriate layer(s) and triggers. Then duplicate that slide as needed to create the actual content slides.
The more standardized items (e.g., formatted text boxes) you can add to the set up, the easier it will be to update a duplicated slide with the content. You could even create a special Feedback Master Layout with placeholders, and apply that to the layer. (https://community.articulate.com/series/articulate-storyline-360/articles/articulate-storyline-360-user-guide-how-to-use-feedback-masters )
Best wishes!
