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Too many variables for the scene to load?
Hello,
So I have this assignment where I'm making a payslip where the user has to enter the correct numbers into the different fields. If the number is incorrect, the field turns red, and green if...
Hi Melisa,
Unfortunately, this is a long-standing known issue:
I seem to recall this issue being introduced in a Storyline 360 update a few years ago.
I tried a few things with your file. First, I disabled all of the text entry fields in the timeline. Doing that, the form would appear when previewed. Then I activated just one text entry field; it appeared when previewed but a bit of lag occurred. Then I activated five fields and the delay was untenable.
Next, in addition to the entry fields, I hid all of the rectangles and repeated the steps above. Performance was better, but by the time I activated all of the entry fields, the slide took nearly 20 seconds to appear (though at least it did eventually appear).
Here are a few suggestions:
1. Open a case with Articulate Support.
2. Use lines instead of rectangles to create your form (that will cut down on the number of objects Storyline has to display).
3. Hide all of the text entries and text on the form. Group the form, export it as a PNG, delete all of the rectangles and import the PNG version of the form in its place. The form will be slightly blurry compared to Storyline-drawn shapes but you may find it acceptable. Then re-enable the text and text entries. This will dramatically cut down the number of objects Storyline has to display.
4. You may be able to put your text entry fields on layers, so that there are only a couple of entry fields per layer. I haven't tried this but it may speed up the display of the slide since there would be fewer text entries for Storyline to deal with at any given time.
