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9.6.6

Improvements to Reports

Simplify data checks with the read-only view of Frequency reports. Create your report, save as read-only, and enjoy a high-level overview of counts, intended to streamline data checking.

Additionally, other improvements include:

  • Adjust filters when accessing a Response report via a Frequency report
  • Data cuts can now compare questions (such as $Q2 > $Q3)
  • Many other bug fixes throughout Deliverables, Frequency, and Crosstabs

New Theme — Spruce

Introducing a new survey theme Spruce aimed to provide an alternative to "button style" questions, presenting a familiar checkbox/radio interface with the goal to be mobile-friendly. Tables will render with auto-collapsing rows allowing the respondent to answer with ease.

Other Mentions

  • Open-End Coding continues to receive bug fixes and improvements, with pasting in options now supported
  • Batches provide better clarity when scheduled

Release of 9.6.6 started on July 8, 2025.

9.6.5

IntelliBuilder

Easily create and edit AI-powered text highlighter exercises in IntelliBuilder!

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SPL Items

  • In selection variables, selectby: steps will work with inline options, not only options from a list.
  • ib collapse group now has a more easily understandable alias, programmer only. Both collapse the group by default in IntelliBuilder and now also exclude it from Microsoft Word downloads.
  • When using a cross by tag, create a summary of the options selected by using the new uncrossed punch summary.
  • collection header: y will NOW parse with inline rows.

Other Mentions

  • Frequency Reports sees many bug fixes, including better representation of N Checked vs N Seen.
  • A question's instructions or preface may be displayed inline, rather than visually separated, utilizing the show inline tag, available both in SPL and IntelliBuilder
  • Simulated Data improvements let you run data from the survey's draft version or copy data from a specific ID. The latter is ideal for bypassing complex screeners without applying custom data rules.
  • Expanded functionality of custom data maps, allowing them to be used for other export types rather than only ASCII fixed field exports.

Release of 9.6.5 started on June 19, 2025.

9.6.4

IntelliBuilder

Formatting text, creating lists, or adding links to text throughout a survey has never been easier with built-in formatting! Screenshot 2025-05-23 at 3.31.24 PM.png

Other Mentions

Improvements

Bug Fixes

Ongoing bug fixes to Frequency Reports, IntelliBuilder, Import-Into-SPL feature, and Simulated Data.

Release of 9.6.4 started on June 5, 2025.

9.6.3

Reports

The Frequency applet is now "build-as-you-go" with a simplified field picker, reflecting the Crosstab experience. Weights are also now available for Frequency reports. 

Other Mentions

Improvements

Bug Fixes

  • When adding users via Panels, email addresses are now case-insensitive.
  • Copying a table from Frequency report now captures the full data for that field.
  • Open-end numeric data is now shown consistently in Frequency report (and exports).

Release of 9.6.3 started on May 6, 2025.

9.6.2

Editor and Survey Building Improvements

IntelliBuilder 

    • IntelliBuilder’s search will now jump to search results, rather than serve as a filter. In the coming releases we’ll continue to see further development in this area.
    • Additionally, draft comments have been introduced into IB. When a comment is mid-create and the survey parses, the comment will now save as a draft, rather than being deleted.

Parsing

      • Parsing overall has been sped up, with significant improvements to block parsing.
      • Deferred terms can now utilize goto termination direction.

Reporting Improvements

  • Crosstabs reports sees new Field Order functionality that allows for fully customizable and specific field order. In the future releases this functionality will be introduced into other reports.
  • Frequency reports features a much smoother scrolling and viewing experience.
  • Bug fixes to Charts and Frequency.

Other Mentions

  • Open-Ended Coding and Simulated Data sees bug fixes and improvements introduced.
  • set value can be written as a single line of code with the set tag, and option, value, and condition decorators: 
    ATT1. Please select the response below that does not belong in the set:
    type: radio
    randomize: y
    1. Red
    2. Blue
    3. Train
    4. Green
    set: QATTCHECKS {option: 11} {value: 1} {condition: noneChecked($QATT1,3)}

    ATTCHECKS. Attention checks
    type: checkbox
    invisible: y
    translate: n
    11. QATT1 - <> Train
    12. QATT2 - <> 12
    3. QTOPIC_CHECK - NOT correct topic
  • row punch summary now allows for an 'if none punched' parameter: 
    FEEL. How do you feel about the following colors?
type: radio_table
1. Hate it
2. Like it
row punch summary: QLIKE. Colors liked {if anyChecked($QFEELR[id],2)} {if none punched: 99. No colors selected}
rows:
1. Red
2. Yellow
3. Blue

Release of 9.6.2 started on April 22, 2025.

9.6.1

9.6.1 contains exciting new features, on top of the major improvements in 9.6.0.

AI assisted Open-End Coding

Use AI to rapidly code open-end responses into quantitative data for all text fields in a survey. Results can be viewed within in the Open-End Coding tool, and are also available in Charts, Crosstabs, Frequency, and Response reports.

Revamped Logic Builder introduced in IntelliBuilder

IntelliBuilder's intuitive Logic Builder simplifies the creation of complex survey logic, streamlining the application of logical expressions to survey elements. Ensure the right respondents see the right questions by effortlessly controlling branching, flow control, and screening routines through your survey.

This builder will be rolled out across the platform in the coming months and will eventually replace the Expression Builder and Data Cuts builder.

Simulated Data

Generate survey test data quickly and efficiently in the background. Simply add in the number of test records, define rules, and get results in a matter of moments.

This version of simulated data is in beta and will continue to see improvements and ongoing development. Survey programmers are encouraged to use simulated data on their studies and If simulated data fails, send the source to support so the error can be resolved.

 

New SPL Features

A number of efficiencies have been introduced:

View examples of a few of the efficiencies below:

1. What is your gender?
type: radio
1. Male   {{ALT: man}}
2. Female {{ALT: woman}} 
99. Other / do not wish to disclose {term: y} {goto: term}

2. What is your age?
type: radio
1. Under 18
2. 18 - 34
3. 35 - 64
4. 65 and older
term if: anyChecked($Q2,1) {text: Q2 | Age: 17 or younger} {goto: term}
create quota: QGEN_AGE {desc: Gender x Age} {cross by: Q1}

3. As a $Q1_alt, how do you feel about owning pets on a scale of 1 to 5?
type: radio
hscale: y
headings: Not interested in owning a pet, Very interested in owning a pet
optsfrom: series[1..5]

Custom Dashboards

Display saved charts from across surveys in one central dashboard. Dashboards are designed to be customized, enabling users to tailor data visualizations to their specific needs. Please contact your account manager for details. 

Honorable Mentions

IntelliBuilder now has a visual representation of text highlighters. Creating and editing text highlighters via IntelliBuilder will be introduced soon!

View open-end numeric results with improved displays in Charts. Easily switch between metrics like mean, median, maximum, and minimum. 

Additional items

  • Block parsing has been sped up
  • Autocomplete condition properly populates ALT variable
  • Autoother and ranking work together more reliably

Release of 9.6.1 started on April 1, 2025.

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