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Question x of x - can this be easily automated?

June 17, 2010 12:00 AM

I have been asked indicate within the quiz section some form of progress.

It was suggested that I state "Question 1 of 10" and so on....

Other than using custom variables or manually entering text that states the current question number, is there a function that will automate such a display?

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@dayhiker57 June 18, 2013 12:00 AM

Thanks to everyone for posting such great information! I'm new to Lectora and am designing my first course. I have several tests in my title, all of which have random questions and answers. I can easily put page numbers and question numbers on them. However because they're random the page/question numbers are displayed and they look like 6 of 10, 1 of 10, 10 of 10, etc.. I need them to be displayed in order... Question x of xx; 1 of 10, 2 of 10, 3 of 10, etc.

@jsearcy June 19, 2013 12:00 AM

On the test change the page names to the question numbers and then change the variable that for the action AddPageInChapterToLabel to Var(CurrentPageName).

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@dayhiker57 June 20, 2013 12:00 AM

Thank you for the replies. I'm still working on getting the page numbers to display correctly. I'm fine until I randomize the questions.

I'm using Lectora Inspire V11. I created a variable called QuestionCounter. At the Test Level I created a Text box with an action to set QuestionCounter to 0; created an action to add 1 to QuestionCounter; then created an action to change contents to display QuestionCounter. It displays "1" on every page so I know I'm missing the instruction to "Create an action to Add 1 to _counter when each question page loads" instruction" and I don't know how to do that. Can you tell me how to do that?

Thanks,

Susan

@davids June 20, 2013 12:00 AM

Hi, Dayhiker!

I'm sure there are many ways to show the proper question number sequence when using random questions. Here's one to try:

Create a counter variable (e.g. _counter)

Before starting the test, set _counter to 0

Create an action to Add 1 to _counter when each question page loads

Display _counter on each question page

Doing this should display the proper question number sequence regardless of the actual random page display order.

Have fun!

--David

@jsearcy June 21, 2013 12:00 AM

Add an action to your page and set it to:

On: Show

Action: Modify Variable

Target: (your page counter variable)

Value: 1

Modification Type: Add to Variable

@dayhiker57 June 24, 2013 12:00 AM

Thank you Jill & David. I was able to get the pages numbered correctly. Really appreciate your help.

Susan

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