Written by Doc101 the 23 Jul 10 at 13:38.

I think having a filter option to show/export text responses is the best way to go. People will then have the option of keeping all the data quantifiable (as it is now) with the ability to 'browse' responses OR allowing all text responses to be shown directly in the statistics page without having to open any new windows, and with available in the PDF/Excel exports.

Thanks!

I think having a filter option to show/export text responses is the best way to go. People will then have the option of keeping all the data quantifiable (as it is now) with the ability to 'browse' responses OR allowing all text responses to be shown directly in the statistics page without having to open any new windows, and with available in the PDF/Excel exports. Thanks!

Written by mfreund the 6 Jul 10 at 22:08.

An ideal format for doing this would be a stacked bar chart. Each bar could be a subquestion, and the answer options stacked in the order defined in the question design. (In my example, they would be Strongly Disagree / Disagree / Neutral / Agree / Strongly agree.)

An ideal format for doing this would be a stacked bar chart. Each bar could be a subquestion, and the answer options stacked in the order defined in the question design. (In my example, they would be Strongly Disagree / Disagree / Neutral / Agree / Strongly agree.)

Written by erick the 6 Jul 10 at 21:18.

The function validate_email() in common.php has a big regexp to check valid emails. We already changed it successfully by adding optional semicolon and whitespace at the end of an email.

The function validate_email() in common.php has a big regexp to check valid emails. We already changed it successfully by adding optional semicolon and whitespace at the end of an email.

Written by VBraun the 4 Jun 10 at 15:48.

Probably still maintain somewhere in database which label set is used for which questions and use this info for update of label description at questions after update of the label set. Maybe a button at survey saying "update to latest status of label sets" or something like that could do the job.

Probably still maintain somewhere in database which label set is used for which questions and use this info for update of label description at questions after update of the label set. Maybe a button at survey saying "update to latest status of label sets" or something like that could do the job.

Written by Alfred_0825 the 3 Jun 10 at 18:54.

Put a search field in the answers like in tokens search.

Put a search field in the answers like in tokens search.

Written by tringate the 21 May 10 at 01:23.

To be able to identify these incomplete surveys and delete them easily, add a button to the survey tool bar to display incomplete but not saved surveys.

To be able to identify these incomplete surveys and delete them easily, add a button to the survey tool bar to display incomplete but not saved surveys.

Written by tringate the 21 May 10 at 01:12.

By adding a button to the sub question screen to "Make Label Set" a survey author could save time and avoid having to enter in the same information again just to make a label set template.

This would let an author make label sets from existing questions with no additional data entry.

Making Label Sets a easy to maintain library of sub questions.

By adding a button to the sub question screen to "Make Label Set" a survey author could save time and avoid having to enter in the same information again just to make a label set template. This would let an author make label sets from existing questions with no additional data entry. Making Label Sets a easy to maintain library of sub questions.

Written by tringate the 21 May 10 at 01:03.

Add a button/function to the label set to do a "global update" to all questions in non active surveys that have used that label set.

Add a button/function to the label set to do a "global update" to all questions in non active surveys that have used that label set.

Written by tringate the 20 May 10 at 14:53.

Add a column in the survey list screen to give estimated survey table size.

The database type is known, and the estimated table sizes limits are known. A survey could be scanned and an estimated table size shown and those nearing the limits could be displayed in a different color.

Here is what the manual says about table size and unfortunatly after writting a very long survey and then trying to activate it I discovered I was way over the limit of what my database would accept.

...regarding survey size
Note: 'Survey size' refers to the maximmum number of questions (and answers) in your survey - don't confuse this with the number of replies on your survey (there is no limitation on that). Theoretically there would also be no limit on the maximum number of questions/answers in LimeSurvey. But the database engine you are using has several limits. The most important one is the limit on the number of fields(columns) in the result table.


•MySQL ISAM: The sum of the lengths of the VARCHAR and CHAR columns in a table may be up to 64KB.
•MySQL InnoDB: Maximum number of 1000 columns

Add a column in the survey list screen to give estimated survey table size. The database type is known, and the estimated table sizes limits are known. A survey could be scanned and an estimated table size shown and those nearing the limits could be displayed in a different color. Here is what the manual says about table size and unfortunatly after writting a very long survey and then trying to activate it I discovered I was way over the limit of what my database would accept. ...regarding survey size Note: 'Survey size' refers to the maximmum number of questions (and answers) in your survey - don't confuse this with the number of replies on your survey (there is no limitation on that). Theoretically there would also be no limit on the maximum number of questions/answers in LimeSurvey. But the database engine you are using has several limits. The most important one is the limit on the number of fields(columns) in the result table. •MySQL ISAM: The sum of the lengths of the VARCHAR and CHAR columns in a table may be up to 64KB. •MySQL InnoDB: Maximum number of 1000 columns •MS SQL Server 2000: Maximum number of 1024 columns •Postgres: Maximum number of 250-1600 columns depending on column types. The maximum number of columns can be quadrupled by increasing the default block size to 32k. See Installation FAQ and PostgreSQL FAQ. The mySQL ISAM engine is the most tricky one. As it allows only up to 65,535 bytes per row and utf8 characters can require up to three bytes per character the maximum may be only 21,844 characters (but this depends on your DB encoding). You can roughly calculate the size of your survey like this: •Every multiple numerical question: 20 chars for each answer •Every multiple choice & array question answers: 5 chars for each answer •Every other question type: 5 chars •Add 10% for the usual overhead

Written by mmaa the 18 May 10 at 18:49.

check each placeholder if it's empty and if so place a string like "no answer given"

check each placeholder if it's empty and if so place a string like "no answer given"

Written by lucafri the 11 May 10 at 15:01.

I dont' know but if there is this possibility in Multiple Choice, why not in Arrays?

I dont' know but if there is this possibility in Multiple Choice, why not in Arrays?

Written by jjmartinez the 10 May 10 at 18:49.

I would add the option for export by date in "general" in "Export results". Thanks four your interest.

I would add the option for export by date in "general" in "Export results". Thanks four your interest.

Written by puohis the 7 May 10 at 14:47.

Easiest could be to put the selection of the CSV separator to config.php.

Easiest could be to put the selection of the CSV separator to config.php.

Written by jelo the 30 Apr 10 at 14:36.

If you activate the test and comment mode a few buttons will be displayed when taking the survey.

A skip back and a skip forth button which allow quick flipping through the pages without filling out the forms, validations rules and conditions.

A comment button allow opening of a small window which saves the text into the database. Comments can be aggreated and will be shown under the correct question/page.

The comment function is available with or without the test buttons. It can also be used as a simple way to allow translation of questionnaire through third parties.

If you activate the test and comment mode a few buttons will be displayed when taking the survey. A skip back and a skip forth button which allow quick flipping through the pages without filling out the forms, validations rules and conditions. A comment button allow opening of a small window which saves the text into the database. Comments can be aggreated and will be shown under the correct question/page. The comment function is available with or without the test buttons. It can also be used as a simple way to allow translation of questionnaire through third parties.

Written by jelo the 28 Apr 10 at 12:12.

Adding,removing and moving the Welcomepage and Endpages as questionstypes would be a flexbile way to do it.

Adding,removing and moving the Welcomepage and Endpages as questionstypes would be a flexbile way to do it.

Written by evan the 28 Apr 10 at 05:04.

In the 'Edit survey settings' > 'Presentation & navigation' tab add a yes/no drop down titled "Display question codes" This would then be checked when populating the template then apply if 'yes'

In the 'Edit survey settings' > 'Presentation & navigation' tab add a yes/no drop down titled "Display question codes" This would then be checked when populating the template then apply if 'yes'

Written by jelo the 26 Apr 10 at 15:16.

With the separate admin url setting the SSL can be enforced when loggin in without causing any problems on the frontend side.

With the separate admin url setting the SSL can be enforced when loggin in without causing any problems on the frontend side.

Written by jelo the 24 Apr 10 at 00:53.

A setting which allows prefill of code field.

A setting which allows prefill of code field.

Written by freddekkers the 22 Apr 10 at 16:56.

I am no programming specialist, but i hear that there are java aps to perfom this task

I am no programming specialist, but i hear that there are java aps to perfom this task

Written by atavei the 7 Apr 10 at 19:06.

Although a Workaround to address this issue exists for the Register page, and another (that I have added to the Forums) exists for the Welcome page, this kind of functionality should be available as a standard feature. Users should not be required to write javascript code or to play around in the template area to reach this kind of functionality. A user should have the option to select (if so required) where the consent verification should be made: in the Register page, or in the Welcome page when registration is not required. A mechanisms to upload/download a pdf of the consent and authorization statement should be provided also. Users should be able to download the consent to which they are acquiescent. Many Institutional Review Boards require that a copy of the consent be provided to the users if so requested.

Hope to see this functionality added in LS1 and LS2!

Although a Workaround to address this issue exists for the Register page, and another (that I have added to the Forums) exists for the Welcome page, this kind of functionality should be available as a standard feature. Users should not be required to write javascript code or to play around in the template area to reach this kind of functionality. A user should have the option to select (if so required) where the consent verification should be made: in the Register page, or in the Welcome page when registration is not required. A mechanisms to upload/download a pdf of the consent and authorization statement should be provided also. Users should be able to download the consent to which they are acquiescent. Many Institutional Review Boards require that a copy of the consent be provided to the users if so requested. Hope to see this functionality added in LS1 and LS2!

Written by mfreund the 6 Jul 10 at 22:14.

I support this idea, but here's the workaround I've used.

As the first question (and group) of the survey, I set up a yes/no or list radio button question with the consent text. I also made a PDF of the consent form and put a link in it in the body of the consent text so they can download it.

Then I set all other questions in the survey to display only if the answer to the first question is "yes" or "I agree."

Not the most elegant solution, but it worked for my IRB and my respondents!

I support this idea, but here's the workaround I've used. As the first question (and group) of the survey, I set up a yes/no or list radio button question with the consent text. I also made a PDF of the consent form and put a link in it in the body of the consent text so they can download it. Then I set all other questions in the survey to display only if the answer to the first question is "yes" or "I agree." Not the most elegant solution, but it worked for my IRB and my respondents!