Hi all. I built a course earlier this year that contains a "notes" function to allow users to take a moment to reflect and type their thoughts on certain questions. This is used in place of a typical multiple response/choice type question. Thought I'd share it here with you! Here are the files: Screenr Part 1: Demonstration - https://player.vimeo.com/video/204928444 Screenr Part 2: How It Was Built - https://player.vimeo.com/video/204928450 Storyline Source: https://bit.ly/3Kd96as Published Output: https://bit.ly/3Z0hj5X Cheers! Stephanie

In my example, those are the names of Javascript variables that are created by the script and are used to contain the values of various StoryLine variables. I don't remember if it is the same in Stephanie's example but I believe that it is.The code can basically be split into several sections: // Opens a new window for printing myWindow = window.open("","Print","width=810,height=610,scrollbars=1,resizable=1"); // Launches the javascript function to get variable values. Gets storyline variables and assigns them to a java variable. The first part (before the =) is the new java variable. The second part (after the =) is a call to storyline to get the value from the specified storyline variable. var player=GetPlayer(); var headline=player.GetVar("PrintTitle"); var date=player.GetVar("SystemDate"); var exercisenotes1=player.GetVar("NotesOne"); var exercisenotes2=player.GetVar("NotesTwo"); // Creates a java variable called contents and assigns it with html content. The html content controls how and where the content appears in the print window. It includes the java variables that you just created and assigned storyline values to. var contents = "< html><head></head><body style='width:650px;padding:20px;'>" contents+="< div style='font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;'>"+headline+"</div>"; contents+="< div style='font-size:16px;'>"+date+"</div>"; contents+="< div style='font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;margin-top:10px;'>Activity Notes 1</div>"; contents+="< div style='font-size:17px;margin-top:5px;'>"+exercisenotes1+"</div>"; contents+="< div style='font-size:18px;font-weight:bold;margin-top:10px;'>Activity Notes 2</div>"; contents+="< div style='font-size:17px;margin-top:5px;'>"+exercisenotes2+"</div>"; contents+="< /body></html>" // Writes the html to the window and initiates the print function myWindow.document.write(contents); myWindow.document.close(); myWindow.focus(); myWindow.print();

Hi everyone - thanks for all of your comments. Sorry this took so long to reply too (travel and holidays out of the way, I'm back here on the forums daily). Katie - The javascript and email functions should work properly in HTML5. They are basic implementations, however, you may run into issues with the window popping up after clicking the print button on some devices so likely a more detailed css solution would play better across multiple html5 devides (tablets, phones). Seems to work decently in HTML5 on the desktop. The elevator sequence was created in PowerPoint using a single image that I sliced and diced, applied motion path animations too then exported as an .mp4 and imported into Storyline. Amr - There are some examples in the forums for code to print certificates/results. Using the built-in method - http://community.articulate.com/forums/p/36759/198052.aspx#198052 or customized method - http://community.articulate.com/forums/p/12471/75329.aspx Owen - You might need to disable protected mode in thebrowser, add the site to trusted sites or remove "javascript" from the code - what was "<button onclick='javascript:window.print();'>" becomes "<button onclick='window.print();'>" Bruce - Yes, you can enter lengthy text and it will be captured in its entirety in the email body, printed version too.

Hi all, I don't know if this will be helpful, but I have a free Storyline 2 Print/Email Notes Template on my website, along with links to tutorials and resources on the subject.You can download the template and/or read the blog post here: http://tracycarroll.net/storyline2-print-email-notes/

I got it to work! I had to copy the JS from one of the triggers, delete that trigger, create a new trigger with the copied code, and then change the case.

I never could get the print function to work correctly - not even in the downloaded file. The print window with its nice white background opens fine, but the print button in the new window does not function. I've tried both "" and "". Interestingly enough, if I start to change the print code, the email button stops working even though I am not making any changes to it. I settled for just printing the native page using nothing more than window.print(); as the javascript on my button.

User notes that they can print and email

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JessS-6998a0e6-
Community Member
6 years ago
This is exactly what I was looking for! Late to the party, but still wanted to say thanks!
SueKaba-a42966d
Community Member
6 years ago
I am struggling with the same issue! I notice some lines have a space between the = and some do not- which is it? I used this once before a few years ago and it worked but copying that code today does not work! Definitely need to put a JS training on my pro development but appreciate any assist.
JennaRigg-43db6
Community Member
6 years ago
This is amazing! I'm going to try to use this in a course I've just created. Thanks so much for taking the time to share this with the community!
MariumKhan
Community Member
6 years ago
Hello,

Can anyone please guide me how to allow my learners to write an essay in rise 360, instead of those Multiple Choice, Multiple Response, Fill in the blanks & Matching...??

Regards,
Marium Khan
Stephanie
Super Hero
6 years ago
Hi everyone - I just wanted to let you know that there is an updated post on this using Storyline and Rise 360.

https://community.articulate.com/discussions/building-better-courses/new-template-4-variations-of-course-notes-in-storyline-and-rise
JessRixon-f4957
Community Member
6 years ago
Thanks so much Stephanie :)
AllyHobbs
Community Member
6 years ago
Thank you for sharing Stephanie. I've been trying to figure out how to send results over email and this has been such a huge help!
GarethSalter
Community Member
5 years ago
It may be over 7 years old, but this video and attachments are very helpful to me. Thank you Stephanie, you are an E-Learning Hero!
TanudjaGibson-a
Community Member
5 years ago
Hello, I am unable to download the Source files, which I assume contain the javascript code - the link in the original post in not working. Can you please send me the file or update the link?

I haven't been able to find anything more recent on how to print text entered into text fields by the user

Thanks
- JoeFrancis
  Community Member
  5 years ago
  Stephanie hosts all of those files on her site.
  
  https://learning.stephanieharnett.ca/blog/coursenotes
  - TanudjaGibson-a
    Community Member
    5 years ago
    Great, thanks for letting me know! 😊
    
    Kind regards,
    
    Tanudja
JudyAguiar-bf76
Community Member
4 years ago
This looks like exactly what I need to collect user input and provide them with a report of their responses. I have a few questions:

1. Is the user response stored at least temporarily so that a user can come back later and complete?

2. How and where are responses stored (the user's system or the LMS system) and when is it deleted (especially if stored in LMS e.g., Articulate's LMS)?

3. Regarding storage in a system other than the user's system, if the user enters information that could potentially be PII or confidential, would the information be deleted after a set period or after sending the email or printing the report?

4. Could answers to non-text input (i.e., radio button selections) also be included in the report?
- JudyAguiar-bf76
  Community Member
  4 years ago
  Is it a matter of saving to Local Browser and clearing the session data when completed?

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