Articulate Storyline is the industry's favorite software for creating interactive courses. It's simple enough for beginners, yet powerful enough for experts. And it lets you create virtually any interaction you can imagine, in minutes. With the new perpetual version of Storyline, you'll be able to deliver mobile and accessible courses with enhanced interactivity faster.
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A month or so ago, Articulate quietly released a new version of their beloved Storyline Product—Storyline 3. This came about just a few months after the much-heralded release of Articulate 360, which includes Storyline 360. Given the functional similarities between Storyline 360 and Storyline 3, many have been left wondering which they should choose. So this blog is an attempt to help you weigh the similarities and differences in order to make the best decision for your organization’s needs.
Let’s start off with a quick, high-level description of each of these products.
Articulate 360
- Consists of a suite of products (including Storyline 360), some of which reside on the Web and others need to be downloaded and installed.
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- Requires a yearly subscription.
- Contains access to the Articulate Content Library which contains images, templates, videos, characters, and icons that can be downloaded and used in courses.
Storyline 3
- Is available for a one-time license fee.
- Stands alone, separate from, but compatible with, other Articulate products
- No access to Content Library
Other than those differences, however, functionally, they are identical. Some of the new features (since Storyline 2) are:
- Buttons with square corners
- New Dial options
- Ability to name motion paths
- New Triggers
More information can be found on the Articulate site. There’s a good comparison chart here.
But how do you decide which one is right for you?
For some, the decision may come down to subscription vs one-time license. But it’s not so cut and dried for others.
Allow me to present some reasons you might want one over the other:
Reasons to go with Articulate 360
- You have courses built using Articulate Studio (Presenter, Engage and Quizmaker); you might want to get the newest versions of those products which are all available in Articulate 360
- You prefer the functionality of an online reviewing and commenting system, rather than email or “sneakernet”
- You have some courses that you are developing exclusively for mobile devices
Reasons to go with Storyline 3
- You don’t need all of the other products in the 360 suite
- You prefer a one-time license to an annual renewal
- You already have (or want) a subscription to the AWESOME eLearning Brothers library and don’t need another library of assets
As I mentioned earlier in this post, in terms of basic Storyline functionality, there isn’t really a difference between Storyline 360 and Storyline 3. The good news is that files created in Storyline 1 or 2 will open in either Storyline 360 or 3. However, if you create a course in Storyline 360, then let your trial or subscription expire and try to open that same file in Storyline 3, you could find that the course may not function as expected due to missing elements from the Content Library.
Articulate has stated that as time goes by the two products will start to diverge more drastically. Right now, they are pretty similar, but you might also think about future needs. As is generally the case, the folks at Articulate are playing things “close to the vest” when it comes to future updates, but it seems that the two products may not stay so closely linked in the future.
Ultimately, there are many things to consider when deciding which product to choose. Consider your options wisely and then make the choice that is best for your situation.
The best news of all though is that no matter which product you choose, the eLearning Brothers templates, cutout people and other Storyline resources will continue to work. If you haven’t seen our vast library of thousands of assets perfect for your Storyline development, you can check them out here.
Articulate Storyline 2 has numerous features that make developing eLearning greatness outstandingly simple. I will be going through ten features, both well-known and not, of Storyline 2 that are essential that you start putting into application in your next project. Whether you are completely new to Storyline or a returning expert, you will find this list of features a refreshingly helpful guide to the success of your projects.
1. Motion Paths
Motion paths add so much to projects when they are used effectively. Motion paths allow you to move an object on-screen in a variety of different ways. Motion paths are completely customizable and add a sense of interactivity to your projects. Motion paths are most effectively used in games where you want to have moving pieces giving the user the perception that he is controlling the project (via the motion paths).
2. Move Trigger
This feature allows you to connect your motion paths or your animation to triggers whenever the learner wants.This means you can move a specified motion path whenever a state changes, the timeline starts or ends, when the user clicks, and numerous other choices.
3. Slider Interactions
The slider control lets your learners quickly manipulate data, explore cause-and-effect relationships, control objects and navigation, and more. Your users can use the slider and see the data move as they interact with the slider.
4. Object Animations
Object animations are what bring your courses to life. You now have three times more object animations than the previous update. These new animations provide a ton of flexibility and options to change how an object appears or disappears in your course.
5. Character Spacing
Character spacing seems like a small feature compared to other features such as motion paths and slider control. But again these features are here to make your templates awesome, and character spacing is a finite way to do it. Character spacing is more or less self explanatory; this feature allows you to to change the “spacing” between the letters in a word and in a paragraph. This simple aesthetic modifier allows you to customize your projects exactly to your specifications.
6. Read-Only Seekbar
There are times you don’t want your learner to skip ahead, but still want them to see their progress. The Read-Only Seekbar feature allows you to make the Seekbar Read-Only which inhibits the learner to “seek” through the course. You’ll find this option in Player Properties under Controls. There you will see the drop-down options for Allow User to Drag Seekbar or Seekbar is Read-Only.
7. Custom Bullets
Bullets are all over in eLearning courses. The customization of these bullets is very valuable. The Custom Bullets feature allows for more design options in the size and appearance of the bullets.
8. Hide Next Player Button Trigger
There have been updates in Storyline 2 that allow you to hide the pre-built next button located in the player. You can also hide the next button until all the clickable objects on the screen are clicked.
9. Dockable Panels
Have you ever wanted to have more space in your development in Storyline? With the dockable and undockable panels you can move everything like your triggers, slide layers, timeline, states, notes, and scenes panels anywhere on your desktop or even to a second monitor.
10. AutoRecovery
AutoRecover is one of those features that you don’t know exists until you are wishing it exists. If Storyline closes unexpectedly, you can reopen your file right where you left off. This feature will save you more times than you are willing to admit. But just in case, remember to save often!
These 10 features are some of the most helpful and lifesaving features in Storyline. If used correctly and to their full potential you have everything you need to create awesome Storyline templates. Let me know in the comments section below what you think and your experiences with these features! If you have any questions feel free to ask.