January 1, 2018
Using Multi-State Objects in Captivate – an Example
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January 1, 2018
Using Multi-State Objects in Captivate – an Example
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Here is an example for using States and Advanced Actions to “animate” an object.

TWImage

The setup was quite simple:

1. Import a sequence of bitmaps

2. Create custom states and add the images

StatesView_00

3. Create some navigational elements

4. Create Advanced Actions that change the state of the image object, based on a counter variable

StatesView_02

This great new feature opens up lots of possibilities for interactive elements. Well done Captivate! I will keep experimenting with multi-state objects and use them from now on in new projects.

 

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2018-02-13 00:28:36
2018-02-13 00:28:36

Very cool! I’m just getting back into Captivate after 4 or 5 years away, and it’s very helpful to see the ways newer features like multi-states can be used.

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2018-01-04 14:58:55
2018-01-04 14:58:55

When I first started using sliders and dials in…the other tool :-), I thought they were just a gimmick. Turns out they do have their uses, especially in the types of more technical training that I develop. Let’s hope CP 2018 provides sliders/dials!

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KeyPointLearn
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2018-01-04 16:11:43
2018-01-04 16:11:43
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KeyPointLearn
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Same initial thoughts here myself. But how they function and how you can skin them makes them very useful for certain situations, such as technical like you said. When does Captivate usually release their new versions?

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2018-01-04 14:47:46
2018-01-04 14:47:46

Totally agree, also a rototor…

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2018-01-04 14:40:40
2018-01-04 14:40:40

The slider widget by InfoSemantics is still available, but it is only for SWF output.

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Lieve Weymeis
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2018-01-04 14:47:17
2018-01-04 14:47:17
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Lieve Weymeis
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Yeah, the bummer is the SWF-only output. A built-in slider interaction would be great to have. I’d even pay to have an upgraded slider for HTML5 output.

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2018-01-03 21:21:44
2018-01-03 21:21:44

Great post Michael! I always love following your posts and experiments. I’ve recently moved to a new job where we’re using Captivate, where previously I was using Storyline. Don’t you think this would be a smoother and more user-friendly experience using a slider, such is offered as a built-in tool in SL? If I remember, I think there used to be a slider widget for Cap available. Thanks again and keep up the great posts!

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Lee Millard
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2018-01-04 11:20:42
2018-01-04 11:20:42
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Lee Millard
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Hi Lee,
I agree, in this particular case a vertical slider would make for a much smoother interaction.

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