How To Embed An ElevenLabs Conversational AI Widget Into SL360 Using JS!
Hi Heroes, It feels like something new and exciting is always around the corner in the world of generative AI technology, and this week ElevenLabs put themselves firmly in the driving seat of the agentic AI revolution with their new Conversational AI toolkit. If you haven't heard of this yet, check out this video which explains it all: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-EYzZCLF48&ab_channel=ElevenLabs The interactive, animated widget that this toolkit provided is easy to embed anywhere, including directly within an Articulate Storyline 360 project slide! If you're interested in how to get started, I've written a blog post that includes all the steps, including an Execute JavaScriptsnippet you can use to effortlessly get your agent loaded into your activity: https://discoverelearninguk.com/how-to-set-up-elevenlabs-conversational-ai-widget-in-articulate-storyline-360/ I'm also currently experimenting with the API for the new Conversational toolkit to understand how I can implement it into my eLearning Magic Toolkit plugin for Storyline + WordPress, potentially opening the door for developing real-time voice activated automation all within a Storyline-built eLearning activity! Much more to come very soon. 🚀 --- My name's Chris Hodgson, an eLearning developer and software trainer based in the UK. I enjoy creating fun, unique, and engaging online experiences using Articulate software! Connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishodgson44/Always on top
I just set myself the challenge of having elements that are "always on top". I've worked on a handful of courses in the past, that had an irregular shaped header graphic (sometimes with drop shadow), where it would have been great to be able to set some elements in the Master Template to appears always on top of other elements within the module. For those courses, I had to create a slice of the header (the irregular shaped part) and paste on each slide, where the header appeared over another element on the slide. I have had some success, and of course it is a JavaScript implementation. This is very much an ALPHA release. Here's the implementation if interested in having a play with it or extending it. I'm sure there will be some elements, that I haven't played with, that may need some extra logic in the JS. For each element you would like to appear always on top, add the string "{AOT}" in the "Alternative text" field. If the element is decorative, you can just add "{AOT}". This will be taken care of during processing (removed, and set to aria-hidden=true). If the element is non-decorative, for example an exit button, you would just add "{AOT}Exit" to the alternative text. This would also be process, and "{AOT}" removed and "Exit" retained in the ALT text. Add the following script to the "timeline starts" on the SLIDE MASTER. This ensures that the script will process on every slide. const init = () => { // inititial value for z-index let z = 999; // get all elements with data-acc-text attribute starting with "{AOT}" const elements = document.querySelectorAll('[data-acc-text^="{AOT}"]'); // loop through each element elements.forEach(element => { // get the modelId and accText from the element's dataset const { modelId, accText } = element.dataset; // get the root element with the same modelId const rootElement = document.querySelector(`[data-model-id="${modelId}"]`); // set the z-index of the root element (incrementing by 1 each time) rootElement.style.zIndex = z++; // get the alternative text by removing "{AOT}" from accText and trimming the result const alt = String(accText).replace('{AOT}', '').trim(); // get the alt element with the id "acc-${modelId}" const altElement = document.getElementById(`acc-${modelId}`); // set the alternative text to the element's dataset element.dataset.accText = alt; // re-write the inner text of the alt element altElement.innerText = alt; // if the alternative text is empty (decorative), set the aria-hidden attribute to true and the z-index to -1 if (!alt) { altElement.setAttribute('aria-hidden', 'true'); altElement.style.zIndex = '-1'; } else { if (altElement.hasAttribute('aria-label')) altElement.setAttribute('aria-label', alt); } }); }; requestAnimationFrame(() => { init(); }); I've also including a very simple example file. This just demonstrates that the designated "Always on top" elements will appear over the image on the slide.New Tutorial! Better Organise Unruly Navigation Menus With Custom Line Separators and JS
Hi Heroes, I have a handy Storyline JavaScript hack I'd like to share with you! In this Storyline Magic Series episode, I'll be showing you how to set up an 'Execute JavaScript' trigger that can add custom line separators to the standard navigation menu bar in Articulate Storyline 360. It's a simple but effective technique which provides another option you can use to help visually separate and group slides together within your courses! Check out the full tutorial below, along with a link to all previous episodes in the series: Watch the full series here - https://lnkd.in/dNvyD7wv --- My name's Chris Hodgson, an eLearning developer and software trainer based in the UK. I enjoy creating fun, unique, and engaging online experiences using Articulate software! Connect with me on LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishodgson44/
How to implementing 180-Degree Slider Control
I want to connect a slider to the 360-degree image, enabling the user to control the horizontal movement, similar to how the 'A' and 'D' keys work. I'm unsure which method would result in smoother interaction, so I'd appreciate your recommendation on the best approach. Please refer to the attached image. Additionally, instead of rotating the image a full 360 degrees, I only want to rotate it 180 degrees using the slider. The process I’m describing differs from typical object rotation in product viewers (e.g., rotating a device with a dial). My image is equirectangular, commonly used for 360-degree panoramic views, and I only want to control 180 degrees of its movement through the slider. Based on the instructions provided, the image can be rotated and moved using the keyboard keys (W, A, S, D), but I’d like to replicate this interaction using a slider instead of keyboard input. I also came across a discussion here where someone mentioned difficulties with students using Chromebooks being unable to rotate 360-degree pictures on their touchscreens. They were seeking an alternative method, such as using a slider, to rotate the image. I’m facing a similar challenge, and I’d appreciate any guidance on how to best implement this functionality.Storyline custom focus control
There have many been times, when using Storyline to develop content, it has not been possible to get the kind of screen reader focus control that I have needed. Using layers for this can only get you so far. I developed a JavaScript function that allows you to send the screen reader focus to the text field that you want, via any trigger. Adding the following JavaScript to your projects Slide Master will make it available throughout your module: // Check if function has been defined already if (typeof window.setFocus === "undefined") { // Get reference to the Storyline Player var $player = GetPlayer(); // Set the amount of time to delay before attempting to send focus to the target element (milliseconds) 1000 = 1 second. var $interval = 100; // window.setFocus = function ($target) { // Get the target element, based on the passed argument var $target = document.querySelector('[data-acc-text^="' + $target + '"]'); var $id = "acc-" + $target.dataset.modelId $target = document.getElementById($id); // Send focus to target, after defined $interval setTimeout(function () { $target.focus(); }, $interval); } } Once the function is defined in your Slide Master, you can then call the function on the page using a JavaScript function, which can be triggered by any Storyline trigger such as timeline start, timeline end, button click etc. window.setFocus("Customer in the queue"); The argument, which is passed in the "" quotes, is the text contents of the text field you are targeting. You do not have to include all the text, just enough to ensure it is unique. For example, if you have two text fields: "Customer in the queue talking on their phone." "Customer in the shop staring into space." Passing the words "Customer in the" would not be specific enough, as there would be two text fields found. However, passing "Customer in the queue" would send the focus to the text field that contains the text "Customer in the queue talking on their phone."New Tutorial! Build Dynamic Animated Bar Charts In Storyline Using JavaScript
Hi Heroes, I’m excited to share the latest episode of my Storyline Magic Series with you all! In this episode, I'll be showing you how to create dynamic animated bar charts in Articulate Storyline 360, using standard Storyline shapes, variables, and a touch of JavaScript magic. 📊✨ One of the highlights of this technique is that your chart animations are controlled using Storyline number variables, and bar shapes will adjust their height beautifully across all screen sizes, ensuring consistent results for all users. By the end of the tutorial, you’ll have a reusable template that you can apply to any bar chart designs you want to bring to life in Storyline! Check out the full tutorial below, along with a link to all previous episodes in the series: Watch the full series here - https://lnkd.in/dNvyD7wv --- My name's Chris Hodgson, an eLearning developer and software trainer based in the UK. I enjoy creating fun, unique, and engaging online experiences using Articulate software! Connect with me on LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishodgson44/New Tutorial! Create and Control Glassmorphism Effects With JavaScript In Storyline
Hi Heroes, I'd like to share the latest episode in my Storyline Magic Series on my YouTube channel! In this episode, we'll delve into 'Glassmorphism'—a modern and powerful design technique that blends translucent surfaces with frosted glass effects. This approach not only enhances the aesthetic of your content but also helps learning designers create depth and establish a clear visual hierarchy. I’ll show you how to create and control this stunning effect entirely within Articulate Storyline 360. Let me know if you'd enjoy seeing more comprehensive start-to-finish project builds like this in the future! And see how other Storyline devs are using Glassmorphism here: https://community.articulate.com/blog/e-learning-challenges/using-glassmorphism-designs-in-e-learning-course-development-310/1151525 --- My name's Chris Hodgson, an eLearning developer and software trainer based in the UK. I enjoy creating fun, unique, and engaging online experiences using Articulate software! Connect with me on LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishodgson44/Expor data to google sheet and pdf
Hello, excellent idea to focus knowledge. Can you help me with two issues that I have been trying to solve for some time and surely for you it is very easy. I consider that exporting the information of the variables that we create in storyline to google, sheets, pdf, word, etc, for users is important to document the experiences and information for further consultation and decision making, create custom boards, but more powerful as an example: https://miro.com/. Considering the above: 1. How do I export the data of two, three, four, n.. storyline variables to the google shets columns? 2. ¿How do I generate a pdf with the data of two, three, four, n.. storyline variables and control the properties of the pdf, letter, legal, tabloid, etc.. and can I customize a background for that pdf. ? Thanks, Julio Cesar Bonilla PardoTutorial - How To Control Rise Block Interaction From Storyline Using JS!
Hi Heroes! It’s fantastic to see that Storyline developers interested in using JavaScript to enhance the user experience now have our own dedicated group with the latest E-Learning Heroes website update! Nearly three years ago, I launched my ‘Storyline Magic’ tutorial series on YouTube because I wanted more resources to be available for those looking to leverage JavaScript coding to push the boundaries of what’s possible working with Articulate software. In the very first episode, I demonstrate how combining JavaScript with CSS in Storyline can automate actions within an Articulate Rise course. Specifically, I show how to automatically advance the learner to the next lesson in Rise after they complete the required actions within a Storyline activity: Storyline Magic Series - Episode 01 Controlling Rise Navigation In Articulate Storyline --- My name's Chris Hodgson, an eLearning developer and software trainer based in the UK. I enjoy creating fun, unique, and engaging online experiences using Articulate software! Connect with me on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishodgson44/
