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Creating Text Stamps in the NRDS Surveys and Templates

How to add dynamic fields or text stamps to templates and surveys

Written by Sam
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1. Introduction to Text Stamps 0:00

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  • A text stamp is a feature that allows you to default a text field to specific values.

  • These values can be pulled from different questions in a survey.

2. Example Setup 0:21

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  • Using a traps survey as an example:

    • You can create a text stamp that includes:

      • Current date

      • User initials

      • Answers from other text fields (e.g., trap tag) or embedded surveys.

3. Building the Text Stamp 1:08

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  • To build a text stamp:

    • Select the fields you want to include (e.g., taxoname from a taxa field called target).

    • Save the text stamp.

4. Testing the Text Stamp in the Survey 1:34

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  • Add a survey to see the text stamp in action:

    • The text stamp should automatically populate with the date and user initials.

5. Adding Additional Information 1:48

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  • Input additional information (e.g., trap tag) into the survey:

    • Example: Enter 'trap1234' as the trap tag.

6. Customizing the Text Stamp 2:00

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  • You can customize the text stamp further:

    • Add specific texts (e.g., 'hello') or formatting (e.g., underscores).

    • Save the changes.

7. Refreshing the Survey 2:24

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  • Refresh the survey to see the updated text stamp:

    • The text stamp should now include the custom text and additional information.

8. Conclusion 3:04

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  • This video provides a quick overview of how to add and customize text stamps in the Nerds app.

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