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June 29, 2017
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GeoLocation variable

  • June 29, 2017
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Hello,

Does cpInfoGeoLocation variable only works on mobile? Does it return the value for learners using PC/desktops?

thanks,

Maryam

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    Correct answer Charushree_MB

    Hello Maryam,

    Yes!PC/Desktops can also be geolocalised based on the network they are connected to and their IP address.So it is not specific to mobile devices alone. That being said, the accuracy of geolocation data largely depends on the device used.

    Thanks,

    Charu

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    msadighb
    msadighbAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    July 3, 2017

    Thanks for your feedback.

    Maryam

    Paul Wilson CTDP
    Community Expert
    Paul Wilson CTDPCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 1, 2017

    I don't know if this helps but when you create a project that uses the geolocation system variable and are merely testing it using the preview function, the project preview allows you to simulate geolocation. For example, if I'm in Canada and was designing a course to demonstrate this in Las Vegas, I don't need to be in Las Vegas to test it.

     

    Here is a video tutorial I did on the subject if you're interested.

    https://youtu.be/7R2lGE4fc1Y

    Paul Wilson, CTDP
      msadighb
      msadighbAuthor
      Participating Frequently
      July 3, 2017

      Paul,

      Thanks for the information and awesome video.

      Maryam

      Paul Wilson CTDP
      Community Expert
      Paul Wilson CTDPCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      July 3, 2017

      You're welcome.

      Paul Wilson, CTDP
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      Adobe Employee
      Charushree_MBCorrect answer
      Adobe Employee
      June 30, 2017

      Hello Maryam,

      Yes!PC/Desktops can also be geolocalised based on the network they are connected to and their IP address.So it is not specific to mobile devices alone. That being said, the accuracy of geolocation data largely depends on the device used.

      Thanks,

      Charu

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        Gaanf
        Inspiring
        June 30, 2017

        Hi Charu,

        Are you saying that on runtime every Captivate course, when it doesn't find a GPS, under the hood would sniff out learner's ip address, pull coordinates from some IP lookup service and populate cpInfoGeoLocation with it?

        If not, how would you implement such a solution in Captivate?

        Pkoel
        Pkoel
        Inspiring
        June 30, 2017

        Hi,

          My experience has been that it gets the GPS of the ISP and uses them. In my case, the ISP is in Chicago and I am in Minnesota. So not very useful. I had to create a GPS variable to hold my local coordinates.

        Peter

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