With summer and its rising temperatures approaching, one thing is certain in our home- the dogs will shed more than usual, discarding their winter coats. This means I spend a bit more time sweeping and cleaning than usual. (Based on the amount of dog fur I toss into the yard, birds that nest in our neighborhood must have well lined nests.)
Just as I like my home being neat and clean, I like for my Articulate Projects to be neat and clean as well. Both make me feel more at ease and make it easier for me to relax.
Here are a few simple tips to keep your Articulate projects tidy:
- If you have any unassigned triggers, either update that logic or remove the unnecessary trigger.
- Also, check for any zero use variables. If the variable should be used, make the necessary update. If the variable is not needed it can be removed.
- Remove any unnecessary state on a slide object.
- If an unnecessary object on the slide is hidden on the timeline, remove it.
Cleaning up these items not only keeps your project neat; making it habit to look for these items gives you a chance to check your work- always a good thing! Equally important, removing the unused triggers, variables, states, and objects can prevent issues when you go to publish your file.
Do you have a trick or tip to help keep your Storyline files (or other training projects) clean? Be sure to share that in the comments area!
