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Unlimited attempts on a button

  • June 25, 2015
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Using Captivate 6, I've inserted a shape, used as a button, into a quiz slide. The intent is to have the user select the button to listen to an audio file and answer the on screen question based on the audio. I want the user to be able to select the Play Audio button an infinite number of times. In the action tab of properties, I have the infinite block checked. However, the quiz slide automatically advances after the third selection of the Play Audio button.

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    Correct answer RodWard

    This catches a lot of people out. 

    Infinite Attempts actually means Infinite UNSUCCESSFUL Attempts.

    Understanding 'Infinite Attempts' in Adobe Captivate | Infosemantics Pty Ltd‌

    If you really want that button to be usable any number of times without disrupting the timeline. Then you need to set the button to Execute Advanced Action and set up a Standard or Conditional Action to play that audio file instead.  These types of actions do not automatically unpause the timeline.

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    RodWard
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    RodWardCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    June 25, 2015

    This catches a lot of people out. 

    Infinite Attempts actually means Infinite UNSUCCESSFUL Attempts.

    Understanding 'Infinite Attempts' in Adobe Captivate | Infosemantics Pty Ltd‌

    If you really want that button to be usable any number of times without disrupting the timeline. Then you need to set the button to Execute Advanced Action and set up a Standard or Conditional Action to play that audio file instead.  These types of actions do not automatically unpause the timeline.

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