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Pkoel
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September 19, 2016
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Captivate 9 - JavaScript stored in a separate file

  • September 19, 2016
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Hello All,

  I am very new to using Java script in Captivate. I have seen numerous suggestions about placing the code in a separate file and referencing the function in the Captivate JavaScript  window. I know this will seem like a vague question, but: How do I do that? What is the name of the file, where do I place it in the directory path, and where should it go if I am creating SCORM modules? I can find very little help on the Captivate sites. Does a book or specific site exist for this type of learning?

Sincerely,

Peter

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Correct answer TLCMediaDesign

The best option is to place the include in the html template;

C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Captivate 9 x64\HTML\index.html

Place your include as shown in the bold text:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta name='viewport' content='initial-scale = 1, minimum-scale = 1, maximum-scale = 1'/>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" />
<meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge" />
<title>@MOVIETITLE</title>
<style type="text/css">#initialLoading{background:url(assets/htmlimages/loader.gif) no-repeat center center;background-color:#ffffff;position:absolute;margin:auto;top:0;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:10010;}</style>
<script src="assets/js/your_javascript.js"></script>
<script>

function initializeCP()

Then put your JavaScript file here:

C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Captivate 9 x64\HTML\assets\js\

This way it will always publish.

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TLCMediaDesign
TLCMediaDesignCorrect answer
Inspiring
September 19, 2016

The best option is to place the include in the html template;

C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Captivate 9 x64\HTML\index.html

Place your include as shown in the bold text:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta name='viewport' content='initial-scale = 1, minimum-scale = 1, maximum-scale = 1'/>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" />
<meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge" />
<title>@MOVIETITLE</title>
<style type="text/css">#initialLoading{background:url(assets/htmlimages/loader.gif) no-repeat center center;background-color:#ffffff;position:absolute;margin:auto;top:0;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:10010;}</style>
<script src="assets/js/your_javascript.js"></script>
<script>

function initializeCP()

Then put your JavaScript file here:

C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Captivate 9 x64\HTML\assets\js\

This way it will always publish.

    Pkoel
    PkoelAuthor
    Inspiring
    September 19, 2016

    Hello and thanks for the reply. Do you know of a book or web resource where these ideas are documented? I will be attending the 2016 DevLearn conference in Las Vegas. Is there a session that you would recommend I attend to learn more?

    Sincerely,

    Peter

    TLCMediaDesign
    TLCMediaDesign
    Inspiring
    September 19, 2016

    I don't know of any book. I also have not looked at the DevLearn sessions.

    We may be doing online seminars or possibly an eBook specifically for JavaScript and Captivate.

      A
      anton9800
      Inspiring
      September 19, 2016

      After publishing a file, open your index.html (or index_scorm.html if you published scorm version) and add the following line in the <head> section:

      <script src="name_of_your_script_ here.js"></script>
      (please note - this is assuming your js file is in the same folder as your html file.  If the js file resides in a different folder, you'll have to point to it by typing src="folder_name/name_of_your_script_here.js"

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