Eric Schaffer
Eric Schaffer
Service Support, Training & Application Specialist at YANMAR America
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    Eric Schaffer

    Over 40 years working on Diesel engines in many different applications. I have been working in the training area for the past 10 years. I was a small business owner for 20 years.
  • Acworth, GA
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion Storyline Templates - Text Size
"This has happened to me. Make sure in the design tab that the slide size is the same. I have seen where the slide size changes when the t..."
  • 1 year ago04/10/23 at 3:27 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion formatting variables values and bullet points
"I'm not sure what you trying to do but, yes you can format a variable as if the text contains to some extent. If you can give me a better..."
  • 1 year ago04/06/23 at 7:06 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion Images showed on the timeline don't show in the work area
"It looks like you may have something higher up hierarchy, but I can't tell from here. Maybe if you sent the story file or just this scene..."
  • 1 year ago04/05/23 at 6:41 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion Quiz LMS reporting - can a fail still show as complete? (SCORM 1.2)
"I believe if you go into tracking and click on When Learner has viewed and change the amount to 41 out of 40 slides (just used these numb..."
  • 1 year ago04/05/23 at 12:01 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion Exporting/Retaining learner's responses to questions
"David, I think what you are asking is to track which question is everybody getting wrong so you can create or fix your training, so they ..."
  • 1 year ago04/04/23 at 7:45 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion Resume timeline after interaction
"I like the variable idea. "
  • 1 year ago03/31/23 at 4:37 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion Resume timeline after interaction
"Good question. I think they will turn the dial a few times then want to continue. Or I can just give them 5 seconds and restart the timel..."
  • 1 year ago03/31/23 at 3:16 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion 4 direction arrow as cursor with Windows 11
"The basic answer to your question is I don't think this can be changed; I haven't found a way yet. To fix your situation, depending..."
  • 1 year ago03/31/23 at 3:12 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer started a new discussion Resume timeline after interaction
"I have a meter with a dial on it. I want the learner to try it before that use it to navigate the rest of the slides. I have placed a pau..."
  • 1 year ago03/31/23 at 1:50 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion Checkbox size
"Why not just put a square box there and put a trigger with it? "
  • 1 year ago03/30/23 at 6:41 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion Revisiting Visited Slides
"I think what you are looking for is at the bottom right side of each slide. There is a little GEAR looking icon. When you click on it a m..."
  • 1 year ago03/29/23 at 9:23 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion use variables to navigate
"I think I have an idea. Look at this and tell me if I'm on the right track. "
  • 1 year ago03/28/23 at 6:54 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion use variables to navigate
"So, if I'm understanding this correctly. I start on the menu slide, then I click on something, and it takes me to a layer. In that layer ..."
  • 1 year ago03/28/23 at 5:06 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion Brainstorm a Wheel Of Life with Me
"I hoped it helped, good luck and if you need anything please feel free to reach out."
  • 1 year ago03/27/23 at 9:02 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion Brainstorm a Wheel Of Life with Me
"Ok, you have perked my interest. So, if you turn the wheel to a subject, let's say friends. This would direct you to a set of slides. In ..."
  • 1 year ago03/27/23 at 7:49 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion Brainstorm a Wheel Of Life with Me
"Take a look at this story file. Let the audio run. I removed a lot of slides but, if you have each button on the left link to a set of sl..."
  • 1 year ago03/27/23 at 6:45 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion Integration with website
"I think you will need to talk with cornerstone. Also, I think you will need to load the file onto your LMS to track completion unless the..."
  • 1 year ago03/23/23 at 3:35 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion Knowledge Check in Storyline - UNABLE to select answer, screen unclickable
"It sounds like you have a trigger deactivating something when the timeline ends or you are pausing the timeline which will deactivate thi..."
  • 1 year ago03/22/23 at 7:22 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion States, Triggers, and Layers Training- Initial ideas for a starter slide?
"WOW!, Do you have any projects half complete? Maybe start there and examine what was done. The steps used to get there. Then work as a gr..."
  • 1 year ago03/22/23 at 7:17 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion Issues with states and triggers
"I figured it out. It looks like you had too many triggers. You don't need a trigger to change state of visited. I have attached a repaire..."
  • 1 year ago03/22/23 at 4:17 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion Issues with states and triggers
"Your hover State glow is different. The easy fix is to copy and paste the box. Second, what should happen when you click on the box. Does..."
  • 1 year ago03/22/23 at 4:08 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion ChatGPT AI - A new starting point for content creation?
"I was just introduced to ChatGBT and what a game changer. I found that if you tell it what you want it trys to give it to you. An example..."
  • 1 year ago03/21/23 at 7:57 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion Insertion logo in the modern layout
"It might not show until you publish to review. Just publish the file to review and see if it is there. "
  • 1 year ago03/21/23 at 7:49 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer replied to the discussion Glossary in Storyline Player
"I believe they stay in the order you input them in. I normally just put together a PDF and import that. "
  • 1 year ago03/21/23 at 6:48 pm (UTC)
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Eric Schaffer started a new discussion Scrolling Icon in the upper right corner
"A few months ago, I posted "What was strange Icon in the upper right corner". I found out it was for the advanced scrolling of text..."
  • 1 year ago03/18/23 at 2:34 pm (UTC)