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    AskiaDesign 5.6

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    5.6.0

    Add a visual aid in the status bar for when the file is modified and not saved

    We have added in the status bar a visual aid ("Modified") when a survey is modified but not saved. If the survey doesn't contain modifications then nothing is shown.

    visualaid.png

    Replace existing ADC or ADP

    When adding an ADC or ADP that is already in the survey, we added a warning to replace the existing one or cancel. We also now indicate the versions numbers of both files so we know if we replace with an older version file or newer version file.

    replaceadx.png

    Change the format of the library to use XML

    We have changed the format of our library. Before we used Microsoft access file (.bib). Now we use XML. Note: When you open AskiaDesign 560 32 bit, the system will transform automatically your old .bib library to the new XML format and create a folder BiblioLib. You will find the corresponding files inside this new folder.

    To know where your library is located, open the Options menu in AskiaDesign and Settings (local and/or global library path):

    xmllibrary.png

    Delete not used languages caption

    Right now, when we delete a language from a survey or use a survey library, all the languages are kept in the survey.

    In order to reduce the file size, we added a new option in Edit menu -> Remove unused translations.

    deletelanguages.png

    Ignore routings in order to test a specific question of a survey

    We added a new option in the GoTo window to ignore the routings until the question selected (without running in the background the entire Routing until that question).

    skiproutings.png

    Use the entry code when the data returned is a string or an array of strings

    When the return value of a Set value, Set value and hide, Change response order, Ignore responses routing or .SetValue() AskiaScript method of the run an AskiaScript or Query web service advanced is a number or an array of numbers then design use the index of the responses.

    If the return value is a string or an array of strings then design now use the entrycode of the responses.

    Note for variant, we apply the same rule so if the return value is a variant or an array of variant then we look the inner type of each values so if it's a number then design use the index of the responses, if it's a string then AskiaDesign uses the entry code of the responses.

    SetValueEntryCode.png

    New routing action Set ADX properties

    We added a new routing action Set ADX properties to manage ADC/ADP properties from Design Routing. (for e.g. send custom properties to an ADC for a specific question type through AskiaScript, and not (as current behaviour) by manually specifying the property for each question in the Screens Mode)

    The corresponding AskiaScript methods:

    CurrentADC.SetProperty(string_id_property,variant_value) 
    CurrentADP.SetProperty(string_id_property,variant_value)

    Note: we can chain the SetProperty method.

    Attention it doesn’t work with parameter of type “question”.

    setadxproperties.png

    New routing action Mark as completed

    We added a new routing action Mark as completed which trigger a "completed" tag in survey, lists, quotas and statistics when a respondent has reached the question where the routing is set, but abandoned the interview before the end.

    For instance, a web interview where the respondent doesn't validate the few last questions.

    MarkAsCompleted.png

    New AskiaScript properties on the Survey object

    We added two new properties on the Survey object:

    • DurationMedian - Returns the median of the duration of interviews in seconds.
    • SpeedMedian - Returns the median of the speed of interviews. The speed is (the number of clicks + the number OK keystrokes / 3) / Duration.

    New AskiaScript quota methods (.OpenQuota() and .OpenBalancedQuota()) on the Question object

    We added two new quota methods on the Question object:

    • OpenQuota - Returns the list of indexes of the responses of the TargetQuestion still open ( to do > 0), and sorted from the max to-do to the min to-do, using the count for the sort.
    • OpenBalancedQuota - Returns the list of indexes of the responses of the TargetQuestion still open ( to do > 0), and sorted from the max to the min, using the following formula for the sort: (Target% - Observed%).

    Difference between AvailableQuota() and OpenQuota():

    Let’s image a simple quota tree like this – we want to know which Product we should test (A, B or C) . . . 

     

     

    Target

    Observed

    ToDo

    Total

     

    30

    6

    24

    Product A

     

    8

    6

    2

     

    Male

    6

    6

    0

     

    Female

    2

    0

    2

    Product B

     

    10

    0

    10

     

    Male

    5

    0

    5

     

    Female

    5

    0

    5

    Product C

     

    12

    0

    12

     

    Male

    6

    0

    6

     

    Female

    6

    0

    6

     

    For males, the To do results are (0,5,6) and the result is {3;2}, for females, the results are (2,5,6) and the result is {3;2;1}. And if the gender is known, Product.AvailableQuota() or Product.OpenQuota() will give you the right response.

    And if the gender is not yet known, AskiaScript lets you explore a hypothesis: 

    You can call Product.AvailableQuota(Gender:1) (returning {3;2}) or Product.AvailableQuota(Gender:2) (returning {3;2;1}). You can also call Product.OpenQuota(Gender:1) (returning {3;2}) or Product.OpenQuota(Gender:2) (returning {3;2;1}).

    So if the gender is not known, Product.AvailableQuota() will look into Product A, will realise that one more male would make you go over quota and will therefore declare that it cannot take the risk to leave Product A open. And the result will be {3;2}.

    And Product.OpenQuota() will look into Product A, will realise that the female quota is still open and the result will be {3;2;1}.

    Accept categories as string for the AskiaScript quota methods of the question object

    We added the possibility to define the category as string for all the quota methods of the question object:

    • OpenQuota()

    • OpenBalancedQuota()

    • AvailableQuota()

    • AvailableBalancedQuota()

    • QuotaList()

    • BalancedQuotaList()

    In that case, use the single quote for string and array of string inside the category string instead of the double quote.

    TargetQuestion.Method(shortcut2:3,shortcut1:"5")

    and using the category as string:

    TargetQuestion.Method("shortcut2:3,shortcut1:'5'")

    Persistence of the quotas definition in design

    The definition of the quotas in AskiaDesign is now saved in the QEX file even if you close and reopen Design.

    We also added the option to use "Single target" or "Min / max target" in the right click on the quota window:

    QuotaPersistence.png

    Added the Quota property and .ToString() method in the Interview object to return in JSON format the entire quota tree

    We have added the Quota property to the Interview object and .ToString() in order to return in JSON format the entire quota tree definition.

    With a definition like this:

    Quota1.png

    The Interview.Quota.ToString() will return a JSON like this:

    Quota2.png

    And if you want to retrieve the value of the QuestionShortcut for instance you can use this syntax:

    Quota3.png

    So it means, now the entire definition of the quotas tree is accessible through AskiaScript.

    Added .Skip() and .SkipAndKeepData() methods on the questions collections type

    We have added 2 new methods .Skip() and .SkipAndKeepData() on the questions collections.

    Example:

    Skip.png

    Open interview .dat files when testing a survey

    In the IE test mode dialog (the classic HTML test screens), we had an open icon to open XML interview files. You can now select an interview file (.dat) and the system will attempt to import it.

    5.6.1

    Added a new tab in the internet settings for v6 screens - screen generation for the default controls

    We added a new tab in the Internet settings for the survey using v6 screens named Screen generation. You can specify/select which ADC to use for each type of questions and customize their parameters.

    Note: for the controls when in loop (second column), it's used for the question inside the loop when only one question is in the loop. If two or more questions are present in the loop, the not in loop column is used, assuming you would like one iteration at a time.

    These new settings are also saved in your library so you can create templates with already pre-defined ADCs selected here.

    ScreenGeneration.png

    Bridge between AskiaDesign Desktop and Design Online for surveys using v6 screens

    Since 5.6.1, you can now import a survey QEX file created in AskiaDesign desktop (using v6 screens) in Design Online. You can also update a survey present in design online using a QEX file modified in Design desktop. And you can download a survey present in Design Online to modify it in Design desktop. And vice versa.

    This tasks can be accomplished from Design desktop or Design Online.

    In AskiaDesign Desktop:

    Import or Update a survey from a QEX file open in design desktop to design online, File menu, Publish to Portal. If the name specified in Surveys doesn't exist in Design Online then the system will import the QEX file as new survey in Design Online. If the survey name already exist then you will be prompt to replace the existing survey.

    PublishPortal.png

    Open a survey present in Design online in Design desktop to save as local QEX file, File menu, Open portal survey. The field needed are the same then you can do a save as to save it locally.

    In Design Online:

    To import a survey QEX file in design online use the Import button and select your QEX file.

    To update an existing survey using a survey QEX file present locally, use the right button present in the list of surveys.

    To download an existing survey present in design online use the left button (just before the update button) in the list of surveys.

    ImportUpdateDOL.png

    Rotation of questions on merged screens now works when using chapter rotation options or Change order routing using v6 screens

    Since 5.6.1, if you use v6 screens for your surveys, the rotations options present on the chapter or the routing Change order (for the questions) are now working on merged screens.

    RotationScreens1.png

    RotationScreens.png

    Array of Responses to support property Tags

    The collection of responses now support Tags property.

    So you can write something like this:

    Brands.Answers.Tags Has {"Luxury"}

    The Tags property was only available for the response object but not the collection of responses

    Added a new check box Live caption

    We added a new check box Live caption on the caption element of the chapter and questions/loops for v6 screens.

    This full support for the live captions in v6 screens. The HTML generation has been updated to contain the Askia-livecaption class and the DoLiveRouting recognise the captions that need updated.

    LiveCaption.png

    Added a new file type for the ADX parameter

    We added a new file type parameter for the ADCs and ADPs. In AskiaDesign, it will list all the resources available.

    FileType.png

    Added the possibility to use CultureInfo for the SetLanguage() method

    We added the possibility to use CultureInfo for the SetLanguage() method so for instance:

    Interview.SetLanguage("es-ES")

    for Spanish - Spain

    Added new AskiaScript keywords

    Question object:

    Response object:

    Language object:

    Interview object:

    Survey object:

    Unary function:

    Changed the naming of the semi-open

    We changed the naming of the semi-open question to Shortcut_EntryCode instead of Shortcut_ResponseCaption when an entry code is defined

    Added UserData for responses

    We added a new column UserData for the responses and also the possibility to Paste only in the UserData column.

    UserData.png

    Added FilterByTag for responses object

    We added a new method .FilterByTag() for the responses object in AskiaScript.

    Added Publish to live survey

    We added a new button in the quota view, "Publish to live survey", so we can send the updated quotas structure to the CCA.

    PublishQuotas.png

    Added a new setting Allow multiple debug window

    We added a new setting "Allow multiple debug window".
    When set to No (default), the routings inside a loop in debug will be shown only once at the end of the last iteration.
    When set to Yes, the routings inside a loop in debug will be shown for each iteration at the end of the last iteration.

    AllowMultipleDebug.png

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