The Eforms environment has a number of Toolbox data collection types for most situations.
Here is a description of the different collection types.
Single Input
Single Input allows you to ask a simple question. A single line is presented to the respondent for text input. There are no limits on the possible input so the respondent may enter any text and any amount of text.
Checkbox
Checkbox allows for multiple questions or items to be asked of a respondent. The Checkbox question presents a list of items with a checkbox next to each. Ticking the checkbox chooses that item. Multiple items can be checked and only those checked are recorded in the survey.
Radiogroup
Radiogroup allows for multiple questions or items to be asked of a respondent. The respondent is presented with a list of items with a radio button next to each. Only one item may be selected from this list and only the selected item will be recorded in the survey.
Dropdown
A respondent is presented with a drop-down list of items. Only one of these items can be selected, and only the selected item will be recorded in the survey.
Comment
The Comment survey element asks for a non-predetermined input from a respondent. A text box is presented to the respondent. A comment box can be used to present information to the respondent
Rating
The Rating survey element asks a respondent to choose a number across the range presented. Only one value may be selected and only the selected value will be recorded in the survey.
Ranking
A respondent is presented with a list of items that can be rearranged according to rank or preference. The items are rearranged by dragging the items on the page. The final rank or order of all items is recorded in the survey.
Image picker
The survey respondent is presented with a series of images. One of these images can be selected and only the value associated with that image will be recorded in the survey.
Boolean
The Boolean survey element presents a respondent with a yes or no answer. The respondent's response will be recorded in the survey as true (yes) or false (no).
Image
The Image survey element allows an image to be uploaded or linked into the survey. There is no associated value in relation to the survey.
HTML
The HTML tool enables HTML to be added to the survey allowing for diverse formatting for text, paragraphs and the inclusion of links and images. There is no associated value in relation to the survey.
HTML elements allow the use of the HTML programming language within the survey to add images, files for download, text with HTML formatting among other things. They can be used in conjunction with other questions, and included in panel elements.
Use HTML when formatting elements such as Italics or Bold are required. For example, a comment question is fine for delivering information to the respondent, however font size, color and formatting can be produced more easily using the html question.
Signature Pad
The Signature Pad survey element allows respondent input to be directly drawn on screen in a pre-set box or area. This is typically used to obtain a signature from the respondent, however it could be used to obtain any hand-drawn input.
Expression
The Expression survey element allows for data and calculations to be presented to a respondent.
Some examples are listed below:
+
today()
age()
min()
max()
count()
avg()
iif()
File
The File survey element presents a button to a respondent requesting that a file is uploaded. When the respondent presses the Choose File button, an upload file dialogue will launch within a web browser. Many details can be specified via the Properties tab such as maximum file size, multiple uploads, accepted file formats as well as preview area. The file(s) uploaded via the File element will be recorded/retained in the survey. File formats are restricted by a comma-separated list of file extensions including periods e.g.: .jpg,.pdf,.png. The uploaded file is recorded in the survey. For security, it is important that you strictly specify the file formats that are allowed to be uploaded into the survey.
Matrix (Single Choice)
The Matrix (Single Choice) tool allows for an array of radio buttons to be presented to the survey respondent in rows and columns. The amount of rows and columns can be adjusted, however only one item per row can be selected. Only radio buttons that have been selected will be recorded in the survey.
Matrix (Multiple Choice)
The Matrix (Multiple Choice) survey element presents a survey respondent with an array of columns and rows. Each cell of the array can be configured with a list of selectable items. These selectable items can be presented to the respondent through the following cell types:
Dropdown
Checkbox
Radiogroup
Single Input
Comment
Boolean
Expression
Rating
Matrix (Dynamic Rows)
The Matrix (Dynamic Rows) survey element contains the same functionality as the Matrix (Multiple Choice) element above, but adds a dynamic element that is controlled by a survey respondent. Respondents can add or remove rows according to their needs.
Multiple Text
The Multiple Text survey element allows for a respondent to input multiple single line inputs. Only the entries that have input from the respondent are recorded in the survey.
Panel
The Panel survey element serves as a box or container that can include multiple questions and sub-panels.
Panel (Dynamic Panels)
The Panel (Dynamic Panels) tool allows you to create a template box or container element that can include multiple questions and input types. This template is activated when the survey respondent actively clicks Add New in the survey. The respondent can activate any number of these templates by repeatedly clicking Add New.
Microphone
The Microphone tool allows a respondent to record an answer. An example might be verbal confirmation is needed to store the respondent’s survey answers.