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Storyline 360 | Disable and Enable a close button on a Layer
I have a layer within a layer. I want to disable my Close Button when the timeline starts on the first layer. After the learner interacts with the 3 buttons (layers) on the slide layer I would like to enable (set state to normal). I am able to change the state to disable but I have unsuccessfully created several triggers to try and enable (set state to normal).
Does storyline 360, have that capability?
The trigger that disables the Close button runs every time the user returns to the layer. ("When the timeline starts on this slide/layer" really means "When the user visit this. slide/layer.")
There are two options for better control:
- Add conditions to the trigger, so it will only run if any of the buttons ≠ Visited.
- Simplest: Delete that trigger. Instead, set the Initial state of the Close button to Disabled.
Also, be sure the Slide Layer Properties are "Resume saved state."
By the way, you don't need a trigger to change an object to its Visited state. That happens automatically when the object with a Visited state is clicked.
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The trigger that disables the Close button runs every time the user returns to the layer. ("When the timeline starts on this slide/layer" really means "When the user visit this. slide/layer.")
There are two options for better control:
- Add conditions to the trigger, so it will only run if any of the buttons ≠ Visited.
- Simplest: Delete that trigger. Instead, set the Initial state of the Close button to Disabled.
Also, be sure the Slide Layer Properties are "Resume saved state."
By the way, you don't need a trigger to change an object to its Visited state. That happens automatically when the object with a Visited state is clicked.
Huh, sorry JudyNollet, I didn’t see your reply earlier while I was writing my response. Honestly, I’m not sure what caused the issue, because I tried a similar setup on my end and it worked well, aside from the necessary triggers I mentioned earlier.
No worries. I often start the "first" reply, and then discover that someone else responded while I was writing my reply. 🤷♀️
There is no need to set a button to the "Visited" state, as this happens automatically when the button is clicked. I also don’t see the need to set the Close button to the "Normal" state when the learner clicks any of the three buttons, since clicking all three buttons will immediately change the Close button to the "Normal" state as well. I can’t see your full slide setup and triggers, but it’s more than likely that the issue is due to a misuse of triggers. If you don’t mind, please upload your slide so someone can troubleshoot it directly.
Thank You! With your suggestions, I have resolved the issue, and I have learned some tips!
You're welcome! Pay it forward when you can. 😊
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