TIP: Controlling the NEXT Button 101

Hi Judy!  Thank you so much, this has helped.  But I still cannot get Next > to display Normal so users can click to proceed to the next slide. I've checked my triggers at the base layer as well as all 4 layers, set my value to 4, etc. Something is still not working. Am I able to confidentially send you these two slides to view? Any help would be appreciated.

OK, I removed all slides but the 4 in question.  When you click on the section on the Index, you go right to these two sections which are my problem child.  Next at the end of each section should go back to the index. I also can't get my icon1 on slide 1.3 Layers to trigger to normal when you hover over them. This is one of my first three projects, so bear with me. I appreciate the help and 2nd set of eyes on this. 

You don't need triggers to change to Visited or Hover states. Those have built-in functionality. Here's more info: PRIMER: Take advantage of built-in states - Articulate Storyline Discussions - E-Learning Heroes

The icons for closing layers on slide 1.3 don't work because their Initial state is Disabled. That means the program can't recognize when someone hovers over them or clicks them, so they're never changed to Normal. Instead, start them in the Normal state, but don't show them until just before the timeline ends. (Alternately, you could start them Disabled, and trigger them to change to Normal when the timeline ends.) 

There are also some issues with clicking the icons, because the transparent checkmark isn't clickable. Here's more info: TIP: Making icons easier to program and easier to click - Articulate Storyline Discussions - E-Learning Heroes

The triggers that disable Next when the timeline starts would run if a user revisits the slide. They need conditions to prevent that from happening if the user has completed the requirements. For example: 

Note that the conditions are connected with "or" (not "and"). That means the trigger will run if either variable is False. 

You don't need the number variables to track that the layers are viewed. You can enable Next using just the T/F variables.

Note that the conditions are connected with "and" (not "or"). That means the trigger will only run if both variables are True. 

I fixed these issues for the Section 1 content in the attached file. That should help you figure out how to fix the issues for Section 3. 

Good luck!

That was extremely helpful.  I was getting so frustrated this week, but you just helped me understand those triggers...I know I will use those for the many projects I have on my plate.  I will be sure to keep these notes and additional links saved for future reference.  Thanks again for your time, much appreciated!  I can rest easy this long Memorial Day weekend!