Adobe Captivate – Performing Calculations in Advanced Actions
May 8, 2018
Adobe Captivate – Performing Calculations in Advanced Actions
May 8, 2018
I’ve been an eLearning designer and developer since 2005, specializing in the creation of interactive and engaging learning experiences. In 2015, I launched my own eLearning design business and began producing Adobe Captivate video tutorials on my YouTube channel, CaptivateTeacher, to support clients and fellow developers. This content not only helped me grow my business globally—it also introduced me to a wider community of aspiring Captivate users who now turn to me for training and mentorship. Today, I provide both online and onsite Adobe Captivate training, empowering others to build effective eLearning with confidence. I’m proud to be part of the Adobe eLearning Community, sharing knowledge, collaborating with other developers, and contributing to the growth of this platform.
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A colleague of mine asked about creating an advanced action that would calculate a person’s birthday if they were turning 21 today.

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2020-02-24 15:11:58
2020-02-24 15:11:58

Can you make a calculation in Captivate such as a calculator that could calculate the time we all spend in meetings.  Average salary per participants, amount of participants and the amount of time they spend in meetings (hours/minutes).

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2020-02-25 12:08:13
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amygt
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You would need to write an advanced action that uses the Expression command a number of times. For example, if you wanted to calculate the average age of five people who you typed in their ages on a previous slide you could write an advanced action like the following…

Expression _total_age = Text_Entry_Box_1 + Text_Entry_Box_2

Expression _total_age = _total_age + Text_Entry_Box_3

Expression _total_age = _total_age + Text_Entry_Box_4

Expression _total_age = _total_age + Text_Entry_Box_5

Expression _averagage_age = _total_age / 5

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2020-02-25 16:18:06
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amygt
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Here is a more detailed explanation: https://youtu.be/UMaqQGtiqls

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2018-05-16 22:34:25
2018-05-16 22:34:25

Very nice lesson Paul. It really launches the imagination on a few other dynamic expressions. Thanks Paul.

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2018-05-17 02:36:17
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Phil Cowcill
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Yeah, I liked this one as well. A nice simple solution in search of a problem 😉

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