Managing libraries (r9)

Libraries are collections of code resources which are referenced in a survey's source code. Each library is a system resource, located at the server level. Any modifications to a library will affect all surveys utilizing it once the survey is re-compiled.

The Libraries applet can be accessed in the system navigation menu by clicking Resources > Libraries.

Overview

• The Libraries applet is only accessible to the system roles of Survey Creator and higher.
• While all users with access to Libraries can view, search, and download a library as a .txt file, only Superusers and System Administrators can edit or add new libraries to a server.
• The libraries grid offers two sets of actions menus — one in each library's row, and one at the top of the screen.
• New libraries can be created by uploading code in a .txt file or by cutting and pasting code into the applet's survey editor.
• Similarly, a library can be edited manually within the applet or by uploading a .txt file to overwrite the current content.
• When manually editing a library, you can review your edits in a comparison screen before saving the changes, similar to when you submit edits in the SPL editor.
• The Primary Version is the most recently saved version of the library.
• The action menu's History option allows you to review or compare previous versions of a library.