Only Let Learners Select a Set Number of Buttons in Your Captivate Project
May 5, 2020
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Only Let Learners Select a Set Number of Buttons in Your Captivate Project
May 5, 2020
Paul Wilson
I’ve been an eLearning designer and developer since 2005, specializing in the creation of interactive and engaging learning experiences. In 2015, I launched my own eLearning design business and began producing Adobe Captivate video tutorials on my YouTube channel, CaptivateTeacher, to support clients and fellow developers. This content not only helped me grow my business globally—it also introduced me to a wider community of aspiring Captivate users who now turn to me for training and mentorship. Today, I provide both online and onsite Adobe Captivate training, empowering others to build effective eLearning with confidence. I’m proud to be part of the Adobe eLearning Community, sharing knowledge, collaborating with other developers, and contributing to the growth of this platform.
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In this Adobe Captivate tutorial, I show you how you can let learners only select a set number of buttons for a learning interaction by having the remaining buttons disappear when that threshold is met.

The question for this video came from the Adobe Captivate Users Group on Facebook 📘 https://www.facebook.com/groups/834148473407485/

The question for this video came from the Adobe Captivate Users Group on Facebook 📘 https://www.facebook.com/groups/834148473407485/

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Paul Wilson
I’ve been an eLearning designer and developer since 2005, specializing in the creation of interactive and engaging learning experiences. In 2015, I launched my own eLearning design business and began producing Adobe Captivate video tutorials on my YouTube channel, CaptivateTeacher, to support clients and fellow developers. This content not only helped me grow my business globally—it also introduced me to a wider community of aspiring Captivate users who now turn to me for training and mentorship. Today, I provide both online and onsite Adobe Captivate training, empowering others to build effective eLearning with confidence. I’m proud to be part of the Adobe eLearning Community, sharing knowledge, collaborating with other developers, and contributing to the growth of this platform.
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I’ve been an eLearning designer and developer since 2005, specializing in the creation of interactive and engaging learning experiences. In 2015, I launched my own eLearning design business and began producing Adobe Captivate video tutorials on my YouTube channel, CaptivateTeacher, to support clients and fellow developers. This content not only helped me grow my business globally—it also introduced me to a wider community of aspiring Captivate users who now turn to me for training and mentorship. Today, I provide both online and onsite Adobe Captivate training, empowering others to build effective eLearning with confidence. I’m proud to be part of the Adobe eLearning Community, sharing knowledge, collaborating with other developers, and contributing to the growth of this platform.
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Greg Stager
May 7, 2020

@Phil –

In a case such as this one – I might allow them to keep pressing the button.

I think I would have each button function as a toggle and make it so that they are still limited to three total but can deselect sausage and pick a different option if they change their mind.
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Phil Cowcill
May 8, 2020

I was thinking the same thing. Maybe to enhance the UX, I’d make a variable that lists all the ingredients selected. You can see the list update as you toggle the menu items.

Personally if I were making this for a client, I’d probably switch the development to using JavaScript as opposed to just advanced actions. If the client came back and added a few more menu items, that’s a lot of work in the advanced actions to update. There wouldn’t be that much work needed if it were in JavaScript. Just my two cents.
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Phil Cowcill
May 7, 2020

Nice project Paul. Like Ludovic, I’d want to find a way of stopping someone from clicking multiple times on a button.
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Ludovic Mercier
May 7, 2020

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Nice and clear as usual !… Thanks Paul !…

An idea for your next video, to complete this one ?

=> Prevent the option of clicking multiple times on the same button by disabled it when pressed…

=> Add a reset button in case you change your mind on your toppings…

PS : I’ve seen on your blog that your next live appearance will be reserved for your patreons… Of course I understand your decision… But let me say that I’m very sad of it !… I miss your online live “Rendez-vous” !…

Take care and stay safe !…

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Paul Wilson
May 7, 2020

You will still get to see them, just not live. Also, I should point out that becoming a Patreon member is only $1 per month. But regardless of how you do it, I appreciate everyone’s support.
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