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Create a Video Survey Question in NRDS

How to add a video-type question to a survey template in NRDS.

Written by Sam

Key Steps

1. Open the survey template editor and choose the template to edit 0:16

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  • Navigate to the Template Editor.

  • Open the existing survey template you want to modify (example used: signup).

  • Confirm you are editing the correct template before making changes.

2. Add a new survey question and set the question type to Video 0:34

  • Select Add a question.

  • Enter the question text, such as "Load up a video of your choice".

  • Set the question type to Video.

  • Review the question settings to ensure the video upload option is enabled.

3. Save the template changes 0:50

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  • Click Save to store the updated template.

  • Confirm the new video question appears in the template after saving.

  • If needed, repeat the process to add additional video questions.

4. Open the survey and test the new video question 1:06

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  • Launch the survey from the template you updated.

  • Verify the new question appears as a video upload field.

  • If the survey is public-facing, confirm the same video question is available to respondents.

5. Upload a video file from the available sources 1:14

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  • Click the video upload field.

  • Choose an existing video or browse to a file from your downloads or file system.

  • Select a suitable test video file.

  • Be aware that large or long videos may take longer to upload.

6. Wait for the video to upload and process 1:38

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  • Allow the upload to complete fully.

  • Expect a processing delay after upload; this may take a minute or more.

  • Do not assume the upload failed if the video appears to be loading slowly.

  • If necessary, wait and refresh the view after processing completes.

7. Save the survey response and confirm the uploaded video is attached 2:04

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  • Click Save after the upload finishes.

  • Verify the uploaded video appears in the response record.

  • Confirm the video can be played from the saved entry.

8. Review the uploaded video in list and detail views 2:15

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  • Return to the list view and confirm the new record appears.

  • Open the detail view to verify the video is accessible there as well.

  • Test playback from both views to ensure the upload was successful.

  • If the video is still processing, check back later and retest.

Cautionary Notes

  • Video uploads may take time to process after saving; this is normal.

  • Large or long videos may be subject to size or length limits.

  • A video may appear unavailable immediately after upload even though it is still processing in the background.

  • Ensure the correct template is edited before saving changes to avoid modifying the wrong survey.

Tips for Efficiency

  • Use a short test video when validating the feature to reduce upload and processing time.

  • If you need to verify functionality quickly, test with a video that has already been processed successfully.

  • Keep the browser open until the upload and processing are complete.

  • Reuse an existing template as a starting point when adding similar question types.

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