activobjects

toc = = =Adding Interactive Objects to a Flipchart= It's easy to add interactive features to a flipchart page. These objects are sometimes referred to as action objects.

Using Interactive Objects From the Resource Library

 * 1) Open the resource library.
 * 2) Go to the Shared Images section.
 * 3) Expand the LESSON BUILDING TOOLS category.
 * 4) Click Action Objects.
 * 5) Objects can be dragged from the library onto the flipchart page.


 * Note:** Action objects do not work in design mode. If action objects do not function in presentation mode, verify that actions are enabled. You will find additional action objects in various categories, such as shared collections.

Making a Treasure Chest

 * 1) Use the text tool to add student names. Use one text box for each student's name.
 * 2) Find a treasure chest. One is available from the resource library. One is available in Shared Collections: Lesson Building Tools: Action Objects: To make yourself. Drag it to the page.
 * 3) Position and scale the treasure chest to cover all of the student names.
 * 4) Right-click the treasure chest and choose Edit>Layer > Top.
 * 5) Right-click the treasure chest again and choose Edit>Lock.
 * 6) Use the selection arrow to pull items from the treasure chest.

Create a Container

 * 1) Either select an object from the resource library or draw an object.
 * 2) Right-click the object and choose Edit > Layer > Bottom.
 * 3) Right-click the object once again.Select Properties....
 * 4) Click the Container option.
 * 5) From the Can contain pop-up menu, choose Keywords.
 * 6) Choose Enclose Object as the contain rule.
 * 7) Type one or more contain keywords.
 * 8) Click OK.

Make Objects for the Container

 * 1) Make a shape or use the type tool. The only object that cannot be placed in a container is an action object.
 * 2) Right-click the object and choose Edit > Layer > Top.
 * 3) Right-click the object once again and choose Properties...
 * 4) Click the Identification category.
 * 5) Add keywords that match the container.
 * 6) Click the Container category.
 * 7) Check the Return if not contained option.
 * 8) Add a reward sound if you would like.
 * 9) Click OK.
 * 10) You may continue to make containers and objects following steps 1 through 9 above.


 * Note:** The containers will only work in presentation mode.