Help Desk Article: Setting a Slide to Advance Automatically
Introduction: When managing slides in our simulation software, you might want one slide to automatically advance to the next after a set duration. This article will guide you through the process of setting up this feature for slides in your simulation.
Steps to Set a Slide to Advance Automatically:
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Ensure Simulation Setup:
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Open a simulation that contains at least two slides. This setup is necessary to use the automatic advance feature.
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Access Author Mode:
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Navigate to the slide from which you want to advance. Ensure you are in Author Mode.
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Open the Edit Window:
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On the right side of the console, click the Edit Window button. This will open the Edit Window panel at the bottom of your screen.
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Adjust the Time Slider Scale:
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By default, the time slider scale is set to one minute (01:00).
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To set a longer duration, click the + button under the green "01:00" text until it displays "05:00" if you want the slide to advance after 5 minutes.
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Set the Duration:
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Move the slider bar all the way to the right until the time indicator shows 5:00 minutes or your desired duration.
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Confirm Slide Duration:
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Click on the Set Slide Duration button. You will see the slide's duration change from "Unlimited" to "05:00:00" minutes.
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Finalize Changes:
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Click Finish Editing to save your settings.
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Additional Tips:
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Testing: When setting the slide duration for the first time, start with a shorter time to verify the setup. You can adjust the duration later if needed.
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Activation: Remember, the automatic timer will only start once you switch to Present Mode.
Troubleshooting:
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If the slide doesn't advance, ensure you are in Present Mode.
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If the timing seems off, revisit the Edit Window and check or adjust the slider scale and duration.
Conclusion: With these steps, you can easily configure your slides to advance automatically, enhancing the flow of your simulation presentation. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, feel free to reach out to our support team.