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Numeric dropdown box and counter
I need help with creating 2 items. I need a dropdown box and an automatic counter. I need a dropdown box where they select a number (0, .5, or 1). They will do this for 5 questions. Then, I need a box that will tally their number choices. I don't need this total for each individual question, but for all 5 questions combined. So, for example, if they choose 0, 1, 1, 0, .5, then the total box should say 2.5. I also need the total to subtract if they go back and make a different choice.
Kendra,
Your idea is possible but will require creating variables, state changes, and Storyline layers.
I've built something that aligns with your requirements above, but I'm working on a client project for the next few days. When I get a little time, I'll come back and provide more details on how I built it.
In the meantime, this post and sample will give you some insight into using the layers to achieve the drop-down effect and store the variable values. From there, you need to add triggers to calculate the results.
https://community.articulate.com/discussions/articulate-storyline/numeric-entry-drop-down
Richard
I'm looking at the sample you sent and I'm trying to mimic as closely as I can. I have gotten some of the fundamentals completed on this, but I'm still struggling to get it to work and show up after I've selected a number choice.
Kendra,
This is a mockup I completed. Take a look.
Richard
Richard,
It won't let me open it. I have Storyline 3 and it says, "this project won't open because it uses features that aren't available in this version of Storyline. The features in use are: Text Autofit Improvements." Can you assist?
Kendra,
Sorry but I don't have access to Storyline 3. I've been using Storyline 360. Can you install an evaluation copy of Storyline 360 to open and view?
From Articulate: https://articulate.com/support/article/Storyline-360-Upgrade-Project-Text
Text Autofit Improvements
Text autofit improvements are exclusive to Storyline 360 and part of our ongoing commitment to making courses fully accessible to all learners. New Storyline 360 project files that use this feature won’t open in Storyline 3 or earlier versions of Storyline 360. Install Storyline 360 build 3.52.25156.0 or later to open the project.
Here is a copy of Richard's mockup created in SL2 You can open it in SL3.
Awesome! Thanks. I'll test it this week.
