The Question Merge program allows you to merge duplicate questions, keeping the first question selected and merging all other highlighted questions into it. An audit log entry is created whenever questions that don't share the exact same question text are merged.
The following restrictions apply, and the system will notify you in the event you run into one:
- All selected questions must share the same Field Type. For Example: You can merge a Combo Box question with a Combo Box question and a Logical question with a Logical question, but you cannot merge a Combo Box question with a Logical question.
- If merging Combo Box questions, they must all share the same possible answers.
- If merging Fillin questions, the Fillin must be of the same Data Type (i.e., Integer, Decimal, Time, etc…).
To Run the Question Merge Program
- Select the Question into which you wish to merge other Questions. The Question you select first is the one that will remain when the merge completes.
- Select the other Question(s) you wish to merge into the first Question.
- Click Merge Selected Questions.
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Read the Message and answer accordingly. If opting to Continue with the Merge, the process will run on the AppServer and you will be notified when it completes. - Exit this program when done or repeat the steps above to merge other questions.
Note: The DataGrid DOES NOT update automatically upon completion of the merge. Upon notification that the merge is complete, Refresh the DataGrid or exit the program and enter it again to see your changes.
See Also: RecTrac Questions Overview.
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Question Listing (QuestionMerge_DataGrid)
The Question Merge DataGrid lists all the Questions currently established in your system that you have Permissions to view. Scroll up/down to view the Activities or scroll left/right to view additional details.
DataGrid column sort options allow you to customize the view as desired. Click here for a full description of RecTrac DataGrids.
Buttons on the screen…
Click Merge Selected Questions to continue to the Merge process.
To exit this program click 'X' on the title bar. You will be returned to the Main Menu or the previous program.
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