Retained Button State on Same Page

[habagat_78]

Hello,

I am trying to create a page where buttons are clicked to build a meter.  This is all one slide, but I am not sure how I change the state of the button and continue to have that state. I essentially want to indicate that the button has been pressed with the color green.  I tried to create an advanced action that hides the button on click, and then shows a copy of that button underneath as green.  It doesn't seem to be working.  The other option I considered is to create a separate page for every click that has the changed button (color) state -- but this would be tedious.  

Is there a way to create a different state for a clicked button on the same page?

[Lilybiri · Accepted solution]

Which version do you use, please? I suspect it is not the latest, because CP2017 has a new InBuilt State for buttons, called 'Visited'. You have to create that 4th state (in CP2017), it is not created automatically but when it exists it will show up automatically when you have clicked the button.

For previous versions you need to add a custom state in the Object State panel, in your case with the green color.

You don't tell which action exists already for that button, but you'll have to add the command:

    Change State of button to Done     in my example forgot to label the shape button SmartShape_11

If you had already a simple action for that button, you'll have to create a standard action with the same command as the simple action + the command I showed above.

If you want to keep that state when returning to the slide, don't forget to check the option 'Retain State'.

[tpriddlenew]

"If you want to keep that state when returning to the slide, don't forget to check the option 'Retain State'."

@lilybiri where do I locate this? I've had a bit of a scan, but can't find that checkbox...

[Lilybiri]

In the Properties panel for the multistate object:

[habagat_78]

Thanks so much, Lilybiri.  This was exactly what I needed.  I didn't realize I had to download the 2017 version -- and I love this feature.  

I appreciate the thorough response!

[Lilybiri]

CP2017 has 'Visited' state, makes it easier indeed. But I did it a lot of times in CP9 as well.

[tpriddlenew]

Thanks Lilybiri, it's possible my coffee hasn't kicked in, but I can't seem to locate that still. I am using Captivate 9.

[RodWard]

What exact version of Captivate are you on?

[tpriddlenew]

@RodWard still on 9.0.0.223 unfortunately, running into some issues/challenges working with a very restrictive IT dept. Can I assume that this feature was added via a patch or is it 2017 only? Can you suggest any work arounds?

[RodWard]

It was added in later minor version updates to Captivate 9.

Any workaround would involve creating custom variables, conditional advanced actions, and hours of work. 

Trust me, installing the update is the way to go.  There were other fixes added that also made it worthwhile.

[Lilybiri]

I told you already it has to be 9.0.2.437. That function was added in 9.0.1.

But I want to ask you if I have to change the title of your thread: you were askin ....same page. In that case you do not need this functionality.

[Lilybiri]

Screenshot was taken on 9.0.2.437. Did you forget to install patches?

[tpriddlenew]

You'll be pleased to know @lilybiri, I finally got the latest version and have applied the tickbox. Thanks for your help.

[Lilybiri]

Thanks for reporting.