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Object on layer visible on base layer - on purpose!
Hi,
I'm trying to get a box with helpful hints that lives on the base layer to appear on any layer on the slide, but on top of objects on the layer.
Is that possible?
I've attached a sample of what I'm trying to achieve so you'll get the idea.
Thank you
Karen
KarenWicks-029a: The attached file has some alternates. For all versions, the Info is on a layer. They all work in varying degrees; a lot depends on when the user clicks to show the info.
I think the first one is the best. It uses a button that shows/hides the Info layer and that toggles a T/F variable. All the Slide Layer Properties are set to hide the other layers. But the other layers also have triggers to show the Info layer if the variable = True.
The other two versions just show stuff I tried until I got the idea for version 1. 😊
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put it on a slide master, or slide master layer
Hi PhilMayor I don't think that would work. Something to do with objects on the slide master not working on the main slide layers. I've actually got a slide master with objects that's called by a variable to show the slide master, but it won't show on the layers.
You can use a slide master or slide master layer, triggers will work.
If you want it to always be on top create a layer on your slide master, set it so it doesn't hide other objects. Add a number variable (always_show_layer)
Add a trigger on master layer to show layer wen timeline starts
Add a trigger to show layer when variable (always_show) changes
On the slide master layer add a trigger to add 1 to always_show
this way it should always show, you can manipulate the trigger placement for the slide master layer so it only on top when you want (i.e. add to the children and not the parent of the slide master layer) and again can do that with the slide master.
You could locate the box on the base layer in an area that is visible under or next to the layer that you are adding. One of property settings can be used to hide your base layer, but if you do not do this, it can be accessed as long as it is still visible.
You could also add a shape or slide background that covers the base layer and then copy and paste the box of helpful hints. Storyline will allow you to use the same triggers even though they are on a different layer or on the base layer.
You could also set an object to be hidden. Then add a trigger to make the object normal once the learner clicks a button.
KarenWicks-029a: The attached file has some alternates. For all versions, the Info is on a layer. They all work in varying degrees; a lot depends on when the user clicks to show the info.
I think the first one is the best. It uses a button that shows/hides the Info layer and that toggles a T/F variable. All the Slide Layer Properties are set to hide the other layers. But the other layers also have triggers to show the Info layer if the variable = True.
The other two versions just show stuff I tried until I got the idea for version 1. 😊
Hi JudyNollet
Thanks for the idea.
It never occurred to me to have the info on it's own layer.
I'll try it out on my big project.
Thanks again.
Karen
Do look at the examples in the file I attached. Even when the Info layer is above the other layers, when a new layer is opened, that one will appear above the Info layer. (Weird, but true.)
