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Nenzio
Nenzio
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March 25, 2016
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Give more than 1 action at one obj??

  • March 25, 2016
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Hi all
I'm trying to give more than 1 action at one obj, example: I've a shape, I need to use this shape like a button; action 1 is "change state of shape when click", after that I need to add the action "go to next slide".

In the right panel I see the action area, but I can choose only one action.

someone can help me?

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    Correct answer Lilybiri

    ‌you need to create a standard advanced action instead of a simple action. But beware: if you want to see the state change on the present slide before moving to the next slide, you will need a Delay action in between the two other commands. That 'Delay' command only exists in CP9.

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    Nenzio
    NenzioAuthor
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    March 29, 2016

    FOr example: put more EVENTS at the same obj, is that possibile?

    RodWard
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    RodWardCommunity Expert
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    March 30, 2016

    You cannot add EVENTS to an object (in SWF output).  Each object is pre-programmed by Adobe to have certain run-time events.  But with Advanced Actions you can execute several actions (one after the other) from a single event, e.g. a button click, or entry to a slide.  You just stack up the actions line by line in the Advanced Action screen and set the object to execute that Advanced Action.

    Lilybiri
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    Legend
    March 25, 2016

    ‌you need to create a standard advanced action instead of a simple action. But beware: if you want to see the state change on the present slide before moving to the next slide, you will need a Delay action in between the two other commands. That 'Delay' command only exists in CP9.

    Nenzio
    NenzioAuthor
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    March 25, 2016

    Maybe it will be more easy for me if I can find some link between Captivate and Storyline, I use the lastone at work, its trigger system are more easy.....but I want to learn Captivate!!!!!!

    I try...create an action, ok, but were I find the area were I can do this, and after, where I can chose the action for my obj?

    RodWard
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    RodWardCommunity Expert
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    March 26, 2016

    I don't think it is that one app's interactive functionality is easier than the other.  I think it might simply be that you are not as accustomed to the way Captivate works.  I remember the first time I tried using Storyline to create interactivity it seemed quite counter-intuitive to me because I was used to Captivate.

    In Captivate you don't CREATE the action (as you said above) rather you SELECT from the actions available in drop-down lists.  You can only select actions for objects that have run-time events.  Things like Click Boxes, Buttons, Text Entry Boxes, Quiz Questions, Slides etc.

    If these concepts are unfamiliar to you, here are some links you could use to learn:

    Understanding Adobe Captivate’s Run-time Events | Infosemantics Pty Ltd

    http://www.infosemantics.com.au/adobe-captivate-advanced-actions/single-actions

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