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March 5, 2021
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Skip page numbers in a branched section

  • March 5, 2021
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I want to include a branch section in my Captivate, but after the branch, I want the slide numbers to skip those slides and resume from the branch menu. Example: Branch menu is on slide 22. I have 2 branches. I want the page number to skip the branch slides, and be the consecutive number from the branch menu. Branch menu is slide 22, I want go directly to the Summary, (which is actually slide 30) but I want the page number to be 23, and then continue consecutively after that. Currently I am using the variable cpInfoCurrentSlide for my page numbers. In the branch, I used an advanced action to increment/decrement the section page numbers.

Also, is there a place I can reference what the system variables actually do?

Thanks

Ruth

 

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    Lilybiri
    Legend
    March 5, 2021

    Have a look at:

    http://blog.lilybiri.com/discover-slash-use-captivates-system-variables-part-1

    You will find a link to a table which you can download.

     

    With the exception of the category 'Movie Control' all system variables are read only. You cannot use cpInfoCurrentSlide for your goal, but need to create the correct user variable with a shared or advanced action.

    Participating Frequently
    March 5, 2021

    Lilybiri: Thank you, got the document. I guess I don't know how to get the cpInfoCurrentSlide to skip the branch slides. I think I can move the branched slides to the end of my presentation when I'm complete. That way slide info from the branch menu to the summary will actually be consecutive.

     

    Participating Frequently
    March 5, 2021

    sorry, just realized you said I need to create an advanced action/user variable. I'll work on that. Thanks!!

     

    Participating Frequently
    March 5, 2021

    ok, so Thank you Rod Ward. I have your .pdf of 2019 system variables and functions.