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When a validation condition is triggered, a warning icon flex validate icon 18h.png (flag) appears next to all of the question(s) used in the expression. Placement and display of the flag can be customized with the flag tag.

single question flag

validation: !(anyChecked($Q1,2) and anyChecked($Q2,2))
message: You said you both like and dislike sunshine when running outdoors. Please explain why.
flag: Q2_WHY

multiple questions flag

validation: !(anyChecked($Q1,2) and anyChecked($Q2,2))
message: You said you both like and dislike sunshine when running outdoors. Please explain why.
flag: Q1, Q2, Q2_WHY

Details

  • The flag tag is placed on a validation widget on an independent line.
  • The flag tag accepts a question ID or a custom variable as input. For survey questions, use the question ID with a leading "Q" (e.g., Q1). For custom variables to relocate the flag, prepend the ID with $ (e.g., $QCUSTOMVAR).
  • Multiple questions/variables can be used as input. List the IDs in a comma-separated format.
  • Create a custom location for the flag by defining a custom variable and placing it where you want the flag to appear. Use the variable in the flag tag to reference the custom location.
  • Insert the flag directly into the validation message using {[icon]}.

Additional examples

Reducing the number of displayed flags

As mentioned above, when a validation condition is triggered, a flag appears next to all of the question(s) used in the expression. The flag tag can be used to reduce the number of warnings shown on screen to help the respondent focus on the specific field where attention is needed.

In the example below, the flag would normally appear next to Q1 and Q2. However, it would be more effective for the respondent to see the flag next to the "why" follow-up question Q2_WHY.

1. What do you <u>like</u> about running outdoors?
type: checkbox
randomize: y 
1. Fresh air
2. Sunshine
3. Improve mental health
4. Variety of environments
5. It's free

2. What do you <u>dislike</u> about running outdoors?
type: checkbox
randomize: y 
autopage: n
1. Mosquitos
2. Sunshine
3. Weather can impact the training
4. Have to purchase different shoes
5. Can be lonely 
why: Why do you dislike the sunshine? {show if: anyChecked($Q2,2)}

validation: !(anyChecked($Q1,2) and anyChecked($Q2,2))
message: You said you both like and dislike sunshine when running outdoors. Are you sure? Please click the arrow button again to continue.
warn: y
flag: Q2_WHY

Creating a custom location

To create a custom location for the flag, create a custom variable and reference that variable on the page. The custom variable is not available in the reports and is only used for relocating the flag.

In the example below, the flag variable is defined as '$Q4FLAG' and is inserted at the end of the question text. To trigger the validation, either enter '0' for the first three rows, or leave them blank.

At this time, the Flex theme does not create a custom location.

Using the warning icon in messages

In the message tag of any validation, {[icon]} can be included to insert the flag icon in a specific place in the message text, as shown below.

validation: if (anyChecked($Q1,1..3)) {$Q2 ne ''} else {1}
message: Please answer all questions marked with the {[icon]} icon.

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