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Sharing custom variables with LMS issue
Hello all,
I am trying to report custom variables in my course to my LMS for more detailed learning analytics. I have read a lot about using short survey questions and entering variables using triggers, but when I have tried to run it, the inputs usually throw up an error message. It says Invalid Answer - "You must complete the question before submitting", which implies the trigger sequence is wrong, but I have the variable change on timeline start and submission on timeline end (0.5 seconds - I have tried longer time periods), so I am unsure why the variable isn't being changed? Has anyone got experience of making this work? Trigger example below!
Thanks!
Sorry for bumping this thread, but does anyone have any experience with this?
have you added a reference to check that the variable is getting updated?
Thats a great idea, thank you, I will try that
So I tried the reference, and when it changed, it submitted as intended, but it didn't on the second question and failed. I have the trigger set up on timeline start to change the variable over, is there any reason why this wouldn't be happening?
I have realised that the only one of my two test questions were being asked, and the variables were blank, so one of the questions was always transferring a blank value and therefore failing the survey requirements. I have added a default value into the text variable and it now works! Thank you for the nudge in the right direction and apologies for being an idiot!
