Transition Variables

Transition variables are used to automate the transition between items on a slide, and the timing and effects used to move from one slide to the next slide for unattended slide shows. The variables are included in the publishing templates and resolved during publishing. Variable values are set at topic level (slide), book (presentation), or library level.

The following variables are used:

• SlideTransitionTime controls the time (in seconds) the slide is displayed before the next slide appears.
• SlideTransitionEffect controls the transition effect used by Internet Explorer when moving between slides.
• ItemTransitionTime controls the time (in seconds) an item is displayed before the next item appears.
• ItemTransitionStyles defines paragraph styles used in item transitions.
• PresentationAutoStart defines whether a slide show presentation will start with auto progression on or off.

The variables have already been added to the publishing templates. However, variables cannot be created by importing XML so these will need to be set up in Author-it using the Author-it Administrator.

To Create the Variables:

1. Open your Library using Author-it Administrator.
2. From the main menu choose Variables > Maintain Variables. The Variables window opens.

   

3. Choose Add. The Variable default settings window opens.
4. Enter the Name, Type, Value, and Description for the variable. We recommend using the suggested default values.

   

5. Choose OK to save the variable.
6. Repeat these steps to create the remaining transition variables.