At the profile question. i try adding a question and i select singe choice type but i have up to 37 values how can i change that
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Team Daisy
Jul 26 '13
Ricky, the limit of 31 values can't be worked-around because of the way data is stored. Thus, it will require quite complicated code modifications.
If you are not familiar with the code modifications, it would be better for you to find a developer who can help you with it.
Please take a look at this topic for more information: http://www.oxwall.org/forum/topic/379
If you are not familiar with the code modifications, it would be better for you to find a developer who can help you with it.
Please take a look at this topic for more information: http://www.oxwall.org/forum/topic/379
Team Daisy
Oct 23 '13
Geovani, this functionality is related to the profile questions, so you should perform all changes in the code related to the profile questions functionality.
There is nothing more to say, except that the better way to make it work is to create a new profile question type instead of changing the existing select type which limit is 31 values.
There is nothing more to say, except that the better way to make it work is to create a new profile question type instead of changing the existing select type which limit is 31 values.
John
Apr 26 '14
One of the golden rules of database management is to refine the way data is collected. If you have 37 single choice items a member must choose from, your are probably doing something wrong.
Please remember that each user has to read ALL 37 items to make a choice and that will a lot of time. By the time he or she reaches the bottom, they will have forgotten what many of the other choices were. This will lead to frustration and some or all users will treat the question with contempt.
If you were listing all the US states for instance, is it really worth having a list. It would be quicker for the user to enter CA or whatever.
Just a thought.
Please remember that each user has to read ALL 37 items to make a choice and that will a lot of time. By the time he or she reaches the bottom, they will have forgotten what many of the other choices were. This will lead to frustration and some or all users will treat the question with contempt.
If you were listing all the US states for instance, is it really worth having a list. It would be quicker for the user to enter CA or whatever.
Just a thought.
Wilson
Apr 28 '14
Hey John,
In regard to your comment….“If you were listing all the US states for instance, is it really worth having a list. It would be quicker for the user to enter CA or whatever”
Unfortunately I’m using an image (state flag) (images of state flag on profile) next to the user’s state…so using the ‘text type field’ is not an option when using images next to your question. Its wroth it when using this technique because it’s totally free. I have no problems with users choosing wrong things.
Wilson
PS..See link on how this works, I give detailed information >> http://www.oxwall.org/forum/topic/15398
In regard to your comment….“If you were listing all the US states for instance, is it really worth having a list. It would be quicker for the user to enter CA or whatever”
Unfortunately I’m using an image (state flag) (images of state flag on profile) next to the user’s state…so using the ‘text type field’ is not an option when using images next to your question. Its wroth it when using this technique because it’s totally free. I have no problems with users choosing wrong things.
Wilson
PS..See link on how this works, I give detailed information >> http://www.oxwall.org/forum/topic/15398
John
Apr 29 '14
Geez Wilson,
I have to admire you for your tenacity. What an amazing job. Fortunately I don't have to worry about things like that where I live. Australians are not that patriotic and most Australians could not even identify their own State flag. Most (including me) would not know their State floral emblem.
Good luck.
I have to admire you for your tenacity. What an amazing job. Fortunately I don't have to worry about things like that where I live. Australians are not that patriotic and most Australians could not even identify their own State flag. Most (including me) would not know their State floral emblem.
Good luck.
