Branch tool ODK Build

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Hi -

I'm trying to build my first module and can't figure out how to use the
"branch" button on the bottom of the page. All other buttons seem to work.
Is this by design? Is there a better approach to creating branches to
questions? Also, is there a user guide for the Build tool? I wasn't able
to find one.

Thanks in advance,

Aaron

2

hi aaron,

sorry about the delay, we've been busy fixing things before our next release.

branching doesn't yet work in build. build is a tool designed to
handle the common case for form design and we had to cut branching for
this version. adding it is very high on the todo list and we are
working on it. i agree that the button is confusing and should disable
it entirely until branching is done. i've filed the bug at
http://code.google.com/p/opendatakit/issues/detail?id=269 so please
track it there.

in the meanwhile, i ask that you wait week or so. we will be releasing
a new tool which will allow you to design forms (with branching...and
more) in excel. if you are on the mailing list or read the blog, it'll
be posted to both places, so stay tuned.

if you can't wait, and you are technically inclined, you can use these
links below to learn how to build forms manually.

xform tutorial: https://bitbucket.org/javarosa/javarosa/wiki/buildxforms
sample forms: http://code.google.com/p/opendatakit/source/browse/?repo=forms
xform design tips:
http://code.google.com/p/opendatakit/wiki/XFormDesignGuidelines
xform spec: https://bitbucket.org/javarosa/javarosa/wiki/xform

hope that helps,

yaw

··· On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 05:54, Aaron Horowitz wrote: > > Hi - > I'm trying to build my first module and can't figure out how to use the > "branch" button on the bottom of the page. All other buttons seem to work. > Is this by design? Is there a better approach to creating branches to > questions? Also, is there a user guide for the Build tool? I wasn't able > to find one. > Thanks in advance, > Aaron > > -- > Post: opendatakit@googlegroups.com > Unsubscribe: opendatakit+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com > Options: http://groups.google.com/group/opendatakit?hl=en >
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Hi Yaw -

Thanks a lot for the response and helpful explanation. Makes total sense and
waiting for the new xls tool is no problem at all. I'll check back in and
track the bug you filed.

Thanks again,
Aaron

··· On Sun, Jul 24, 2011 at 3:10 AM, Yaw Anokwa wrote:

hi aaron,

sorry about the delay, we've been busy fixing things before our next
release.

branching doesn't yet work in build. build is a tool designed to
handle the common case for form design and we had to cut branching for
this version. adding it is very high on the todo list and we are
working on it. i agree that the button is confusing and should disable
it entirely until branching is done. i've filed the bug at
http://code.google.com/p/opendatakit/issues/detail?id=269 so please
track it there.

in the meanwhile, i ask that you wait week or so. we will be releasing
a new tool which will allow you to design forms (with branching...and
more) in excel. if you are on the mailing list or read the blog, it'll
be posted to both places, so stay tuned.

if you can't wait, and you are technically inclined, you can use these
links below to learn how to build forms manually.

xform tutorial: https://bitbucket.org/javarosa/javarosa/wiki/buildxforms
sample forms:
http://code.google.com/p/opendatakit/source/browse/?repo=forms
xform design tips:
http://code.google.com/p/opendatakit/wiki/XFormDesignGuidelines
xform spec: https://bitbucket.org/javarosa/javarosa/wiki/xform

hope that helps,

yaw

On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 05:54, Aaron Horowitz horowitz.aaron@gmail.com wrote:

Hi -
I'm trying to build my first module and can't figure out how to use the
"branch" button on the bottom of the page. All other buttons seem to
work.
Is this by design? Is there a better approach to creating branches to
questions? Also, is there a user guide for the Build tool? I wasn't
able
to find one.
Thanks in advance,
Aaron

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Hi - I'm new to BUILD and using it to design some survey tools atm. It seems like the Branch feature still doesn't work. Is this the case or is there an update I've missed.

I'm a bit nervous about xls but I guess that's what I'm going to need to do....

Thanks
katynj

··· On Sunday, 24 July 2011 13:51:45 UTC+1, Aaron Horowitz wrote:
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Hi Katynj,

It's unlikely that Build will get branching UI. I'd recommend you use
XLSForm. https://xlsform.org is a great place to get started.

Yaw

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On Mon, Feb 1, 2016 at 3:40 PM, katynewelljones@gmail.com wrote:

On Sunday, 24 July 2011 13:51:45 UTC+1, Aaron Horowitz wrote:

Hi - I'm new to BUILD and using it to design some survey tools atm. It seems like the Branch feature still doesn't work. Is this the case or is there an update I've missed.

I'm a bit nervous about xls but I guess that's what I'm going to need to do....

Thanks
katynj

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