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tyajames
Community Member
3 years ago

Questions about the variables in escape room using 360 image (solved!!)

Hi E-learning heroes! I recently run into a question in setting varibles in 360 image.

Here is what I want to make:

When the players navigate the kitchen and find the salt bottle, it will be crossed as follows:

My initial solution is setting layers of items and set up the following variables:

However, when the players get another item (flour), the salt bottle cannot remain crossed,  like this:

Can somebody give me some advice about how to make the found items remain crossed? Thank you very much!

Now I solved this problem: I put the texts in the base layer and it worked!!

I got lots of ideas from this post: 

https://community.articulate.com/discussions/articulate-storyline/using-variables-with-layers

  • carolynkunz's avatar
    carolynkunz
    Community Member

    Check the layer properties on each layer to make sure 'Hide other side layers' is unchecked.

    Best.  

    • tyajames's avatar
      tyajames
      Community Member

      hey, thank you very much for your reply! I have tried this before but still does not work out:)

  • If you would attach your .story file (or at least that slide) here, someone could give you some ideas.

    • tyajames's avatar
      tyajames
      Community Member

      good idea! I've attached my files now :)

  • tyajames's avatar
    tyajames
    Community Member

    Thank you sooo much for your time and patience! now I solved it!! I just put the texts in the base layer, boom!! it worked!

  • blogsunny's avatar
    blogsunny
    Community Member

    In escape rooms using 360 images, variables like hidden objects, colors, and interactive elements play a key role in solving puzzles. These elements can change based on user interaction or reveal new clues when explored. Understanding how each variable impacts the puzzle helps players progress towards the solution.