Running an action from drop-down list (widget)
December 11, 2020
Running an action from drop-down list (widget)
December 11, 2020
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I would like to be able to run an advanced action when a user makes a selection on a drop-down list. I do not want to require the user to also press a button for the action to take place. I want it immediately. I would like to be able to execute actions when a widget is used. This is for the purpose of making the lesson as interactive as possible without requiring the user to make more clicks than minimally required. Any idea on how to do it?

I am looking for something similar for a multiple choice question but I rather not mix things and I will ask that in a separate thread.

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Nov 30, 2021
Nov 30, 2021

what did you end up deciding? would love to hear you reflect on this a year later

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Dec 15, 2020
Dec 15, 2020

Hyperlinks, as I mentioned and offered a link.

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Dec 16, 2020
Dec 16, 2020
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Lieve Weymeis
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I want to use the dropdown option. It has the 14 point limitation but it is the one that looks cleaner and more professional. Developing my own dropdown by drawing rectangles and including hyperlinks on them is OK for k-12 but not for HigherEd or professional modules. Moreover, people are used to the dropdown, know how to use it, and looks professional.

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Dec 16, 2020
Dec 16, 2020
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cferran1
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Sorry, but you cannot convert the options in dropdown to hyperlinks.

In the interactive video I used an effect to open the dropdown list, where you can insert hyperlinks. All interactions are closed plugins. Without the source code you cannot edit them.

Here is the link to the video:

Custom Play/pause button

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Dec 12, 2020
Dec 12, 2020

Here is the second link.

http://blog.lilybiri.com/more-is-in-a-dot-dot-dot-hyperlink-dropdown-menu

If you want to see an example, search for the post ‘Custom Play/Pause button’, the most recent version. It is an interactive video with a dropdown menu. BTW it can also be a pop’up’ menu of course.

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Dec 15, 2020
Dec 15, 2020
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Lieve Weymeis
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Thanks.

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