Each section and question element influences the variable name used for storing the results. This affects all data exports.
Prefixes
Like labels, the variable names are generated based on the element’s position and level within the structure. The different section prefixes are always separated by an underscore, and the default prefixes use only alphanumeric characters:
Level 1: capital letters - A, B, C, etc.
Level 2: numeric - 1, 2, 3, etc.
Level 3: lowercase letters - a, b, c, etc.
Level 4: numeric - 1, 2, 3, etc.
Level 5: numeric - 1, 2, 3, etc.
A section defines the prefix for the variable of a question. The question specifies the effective variable. When a question is defined, the variable will be prefixed with the prefix of the upper section.
| Section Prefix | Question Variable | Result Variable |
|---|---|---|
| A_1_b_ | 3 | A_1_b_3 |
Section
The variable prefix can be replaced with custom text. This will affect all sections and question variables inside this section.
Question
When the variable of a question is overridden, the complete variable will be replaced with the given text, regardless of any configurations of the variable prefixes of sections above.
A question can have multiple answer types. For example, a question can have a single select answer and an optional text answer. One of these answer elements has to be defined as the primary source for the variable.
Note: You will have the possibility to define the primary answer when more than one answer element exists.
More information about results and variables can be found on the Export pages in this manual.