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Chapter 4 – Making a Presentation Interactive
The primary mechanic of the Super State is that it functions as both a state and a self-contained interactive playlist. A
Super State can be transitioned into and out of using any event, but clicking on it will reveal a new interactive playlist
canvas contained within the original. There are several behaviors that are unique to this state:
• Each Super State contains an initial state: A transition to a Super State will point to the initial state within the
Super State by default. However, you can point the transition to any other state within the Super State by opening
the event and selecting the desired state from the Specify next state dropdown menu.
• Super States can be nested inside other Super States: You can use the breadcrumb trail above the playlist area
to keep track of where you are within the hierarchy of Super States.
• Super States can have Entry and Exit Commands: Entry Commands are triggered when any state within the
Super State is transitioned to. If a Super State is contained within one or more other Super States, a transition to or
from that Super State will trigger Entry/Exit commands on all other Super States that will need to be moved through
for the transition to reach its destination. Commands will be executed in sequential order, depending on whether