TEB Submit button positioning and auto submit

[christian lee]

Hi all, when I preview in a fluid box the button changes to one with a bevel. (it doesn't show on the stage) It looks unsightly and un-professional. Any ideas why it's doing this? Also the auto-submit doesn't work with an advanced action, though it shows my incorrect button NOT the correct one, for reasons unknown? 

Thanks

Chris

[Lilybiri]

The Submit button for a TEB uses the style 'Text Button' which is really the style linked to your OS (system button would have been a better name). I never use that style because you don't have any control over it. Change the style to Transparent Button'  (also wrong name because it mostly has a fill and a stroke). You can do it in the Object Style manager, TEB button has a style. Do not forget to check the three states for their style.

I don't understand your second question about Auto Submit not working with Advanced action? I just had a training session two days ago where I used a TEB and Auto Submit and Advanced actions.

[christian lee]

Thanks for the answer and prompt reply.  After some experimenting, using Auto Submit only uses the ELSE statement of a conditional action and seems to ignore the IF.  I've tripled checked the variable and advanced action.

[Lilybiri]

Please post a screenshot of that advanced action. Do you trigger that action with the Success and/or the Last Attempt event? Without button you need to use the shortcut key (default = Enter) to confirm that you finished the entry inthe TEB.

[christian lee]

Here's the adv action below. Only the submit button triggers the action.

Else: show an incorrect button

Thanks

Chris

[Lilybiri · Accepted solution]

Do you confirm the entry with Enter? Is this action triggered by the Success event? I just tested this and it works perfect (using Chrome)

Apparently you are unaware of the Preview button. You should have a look at:

Advanced Actions Dialog box in Captivate 2017 - Captivate blog

The screenshot showed me that you use CP2017. The Preview button is the first button in the control panel top right.

[christian lee]

I wasn't using 'Enter' I was trying to get auto submit to work (still cannot). I was using 'Success' as a trigger. Yes, this way works for me too. I'll direct the learner to use enter.

Many thanks for your hints and tips too

Chris

[Lilybiri]

You need to indicate the 'end' of the entry. You can use another shortcut key, but something is needed. AutoSubmit as you expected only exists for Drag&Drop slides, where you have validation. For a non-validated TEB there is no similar functionality.