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Size of Storyline block in Rise - Help!
Is there a way to control the size of how a Storyline interaction inside of a Rise block appears? Despite me setting the Storyline width size to small and using no padding, my Storyline files created at 720 px X 405 px (16 X 9) appear on a desktop monitor (in my case a resolution of 1280 X 1024) so large that people have to scroll to see the top and bottom of it.
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Hi Robert!
Are you using the Classic Storyline Player? If so, can you share a screenshot of how the Classic player increases in size when you use the small, medium, and full width settings?
Yes I am using the classic player and have had issues with the need to scroll up and down within Rise. I deleted that project so will share a screenshot again soon.
For now, my main question is, why can't SL blocks be presented the same way videos are, with a full screen option that completely fills the current browser window but not beyond it?
Is there not a method of wrapping the SL block in a video player and still allow for interaction by the user?
I have to believe this straightforward option would solve most of the problems people have with SL block sizing, no?Thanks for asking, Robert. Storyline blocks do not have a fullscreen option like video blocks do.
If you're able to share an example of a Storyline Block with a classic player that expands beyond it's locked player size, we'd want to have a look at that. You can send us the Rise 360 course share link by opening a case.
Hi Alyssa,
I am aware that the SL Block has the fullscreen option, my question was more to asking why it doesn't? Is there a legitimate technical reason why it cannot be done? And if not, is this on the product roadmap?
Hi, Robert.
While I don't have details on the technical implications for a fullscreen Storyline block, we are tracking requests for this feature. I'll add your vote to the list!
OK, if anyone is still struggling with this issue, check out this Quick Tips & Tricks episode, where Elizabeth Pawlicki discussed optimizing your SL interaction for inserting into Rise!
Thanks @LaRue Martin.
I think Elizabeth does a pretty good job showcasing 'best practice'. i.e. 16:9 ratio in a 'small' width setting tends to work on most occasions.
However, I think there is a fundamental flaw with embedding Storyline into Rise that I haven't been able to overcome.
- Rise is responsive (which uses containers that adjust layout/size based on your screen-size). This makes it great for mobile.
- Storyline is scaling (which resizes based on your screensize).
The problem is (which I noted Elizabeth didn't show), Storyline scales up/down... and so do it's fonts. On a much smaller screen (like mobile-portrait), Storyline is pretty much useless when embedded in Rise.
I might add something very important here ... I don't think this is Articulates fault. I think it's just a technical constraint of trying to use 2 x technologies together that might not always work.
I have tried a gazillion different ratios etc. trying to make it work ... but have not been successful. The closest I've come is a 1280 x 600 (super-widescreen) with 17px body and 32px header fonts.It looks beautiful and clean, with no scrolling on super-widescreen laptops. It even looks good on tablets. However, it fails on mobile/portrait (some won't even play because of the resolution).
My solution:
- Communicate with the client about the constraints and considerations.
- If it's going to go out on Mobile, don't embed Storyline.
Hope that helps :)
Thanks for sharing that link, LaRue! 🌟
I am struggling with the same issue.
To javascript masters: Is there a way to add a button in the storyline file that you can click, to make the storyline full screen?
Did they just remove the setting for Storyline block size? I dont see the full width option anymore. Just a setting for selecting the SL.
Hi Josh,
That setting was moved to the new Design tab on the right side of the block.
Hi all,
I know this is a super old thread, but I just came across this issue and wondering if there was ever a solution. I just put together a quick simulation in Storyline of how to install an app but it's showing up so large that you can't see the whole phone on one screen (screenshot attached). I have the storyline block set to Small, and I've even changed the size in Storyline so that it's only 200x400.
Here is a link to a new Rise course with an example to show how large it is too.
https://rise.articulate.com/share/0A6PGWoeBPhNDEwd6fA5C6os3bES7FzcI would love to know if there's a solution to this. I do use the Classic player and it already has the "Lock player at optimal size" option set, but that doesn't seem to help. Thanks! Katie
