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To insert an object:
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Note: If a Subset is currently selected when adding a new object, that object will be added inside that Subset. If you desire to add an object to the Stage, be sure to click on the Stage. Similarly, if you wish to add an object to a Subset, be sure to click on the Subset to make it your current selection. Note: Sets cannot be added to Subsets, only at the Stage level. If you wish to create another Subset in a Set, you can use the controls on the Set |
The Object menu allows you to quickly create a trigger action using that object or find all actions associated with that object.
Select the object on the stage and use the Object Menu to select "Actions Using this Object > All"
Or, if you're using Variables, select the Variable (click the Variable's type) and use the "Where Used" Icon.
This will result in the action(s) getting highlighted in orange in the Action List...
...or highlighted in orange in the Flow Chart.
This widget allows you to control URLs of other html frames that are possibly outside of SmartBuilder.
The HTML Frame object is a very unique object for when you have a SmartBuilder lesson embedded inside a larger website. For example, a help site, where you are using frames (e.g., a frame on the left for the Table of Contents, one at the top for the header, and one in the center for the content). The HTML Frame objects allows the SmartBuilder object to control those other frames, for example changing the Table of Contents to another section.
It was created for a specific organization, and we made it available to everyone, but chances are, most users will never have a situation that warrants using the HTML Frame object.
It has 2 methods.
setURL(url) - To change the target frame url. Internally, it calls "setFrameTarget" through the Flash interface, which takes the window path and the url.
setFramePath(path) - This is just another way to dynamically change frame path during runtime.
The object has no visiblity on the stage during runtime.
This object allows you to use a streaming media service to host your video content (usually a paid service provided by a 3rd party), and to bring that video into SmartBuilder. You can even use cue points like the regular video object to trigger events in SmartBuilder.
To use this object, you need to know both the URL and the Stream. These are placed in the appropriate property fields in the Properties panel. Here is an example URL and Stream that you can use for testing.
URL: | rtmp://dk2isqp3f.rtmphost.com/flowplayer |
Stream: | honda_accord |
For those of you that do not have a separate, installed environment that we do not have access to, you can ignore this post. For those that do, since Suddenly Smart does not have access to your environment, you must upgrade your widgets. Luckily, this is as easy as uploading or replacing graphics!
Right-click to do a ‘Save As’ on the widget file. Remember that you will need to upload it to SmartBuilder as ‘widget.zip’, so do not rename this package. If you want to download multiple widgets at once we suggest storing them in separate folders. However, once uploaded into SmartBuilder, you will be able to edit the meta-data for this widget. We suggest naming the widget according to function (eg. ‘Cookie Object’) to mirror the names on the widget list.
If you do not already have any widgets, or a certain widget, you will need to upload these into the "Shared Library > SmartBuilder Widgets" folder. Choose "Upload Media & Assets", and then pick "A SmartBuilder Widget" from the radio buttons. Upload the widget.zip and remember to rename the meta-data.
If you are updating an existing widget, then you need to find the widget (usually located in the "Shared Library > SmartBuilder Widgets" folder.) Select that widget in your list, and use the ‘Replace’ function to update the widget package. Upload the widget.zip and remember to rename the meta-data. By using the ‘Replace’ function, you ensure that all existing instances of that widget in your learning content will automatically be updated the next time it is referenced from a work in progress lesson.
When you bring a widget into SmartBuilder, it needs to be called "widget.zip". That is why they all have the same name. If you plan to download all of them, keep them separated in subfolders. When you upload each one, and it prompts you to enter Meta Data, you can change the name from "widget" to the name given on this page, or the subfolder name where you found the widget. Keeping these widgets named the same as the folder will help if support issues arise later.
Let us know if you have any issues during the process. You can reach me at 760.635.5700x207 or via email ndhillon at suddenly smart dot com.
Widget Name | Date updated | |
Cookie Object | April 15, 2010 | Download |
Email Object | August 19, 2009 | Download |
Google Analytics Object | February 28, 2011 | Download |
IFrame Object | November 02, 2010 | Download |
Icon Tracker | August 19, 2009 | Download |
Menu with Pages | February 28, 2011 | Download |
Menu with Topics and Pages | November 13, 2013 | Download |
RTMP Streaming Video Object | March 7, 2012 | Download |
SWF Messenger | August 21, 2009 | Download |
Scalable Shapes | April 15, 2010 | Download |
Search Objects | August 21, 2009 | Download |
Tabs Object | April 24, 2012 | Download |
URL Data Object | February 28, 2011 | Download |
Volume Controller - Blue | August 21, 2009 | Download |
Volume Controller - Grey | August 21, 2009 | Download |
Volume Controller - BlueIce | November 4, 2009 | Download |