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11 years 10 months ago - 11 years 10 months ago #113832 by user42417_d
Disable specific boxes (=answer options) in a array question (numbers) was created by user42417_d
Hi everyone,

in order to gather data for some Kind of multidimensional scaling I want to set up a Matrix which has the same Labels on both axis and then ask the respondents to state their opinion on how similar the different Labels are. so ofc there's always the case that the same two Labels meet and These boxes should not be able to be assessed -and also one half of the Matrix is the same as the other half. Since explaining this in plain words doesn't really work for me, I hope the following example table may clear things up:

xAAABBBCCCDDD
AAAxxxx
BBB++xxx
CCC+-xx
DD--+++x

(s. attached Picture aswell)

I've tried addessing the table via Javascript since I don't know of any standard way of doing this.
Code:
<script type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"> $(document).ready(function() { $('input[name="79966X1383X175591a_1b"]').attr('disabled', 'disabled'); $('input[name="79966X1383X175592a_2b"]').attr('hidden', 'hidden'); }); </script>

However, this doesn't seem to work. Any ideas on what I'm doing worng or what might work?

//edit: One additional info: I'm using Dropdown boxes in the Array since there will proabably a 1 to 5 rating


Thanks,
David
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11 years 10 months ago #113838 by Ben_V
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HI,

A valid answer is probably waiting here ;)
Benoît

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11 years 10 months ago - 11 years 10 months ago #113839 by user42417_d
Replied by user42417_d on topic Disable specific boxes (=answer options) in a array question (numbers)
Hi Ben,

I tried this as well but there seems to be nothing happening (my example code is from that post but with my question reference). I thought it's maybe because there might be a difference in adressing a Dropdown Input compared to a text Input? I can get it to work this this example in an Array (text) question, but not in an Array (number) question. :-/

Oh and yes, Javascript itself is working (tested with a simple alert).


Cheers,
David
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11 years 10 months ago - 11 years 10 months ago #113840 by user42417_d
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11 years 10 months ago #113841 by Ben_V
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Using dropdown boxes you may have to disable <option> rather than <input> elements :unsure:
Benoît

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11 years 10 months ago #113842 by user42417_d
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Thanks Benoit, that's what I was looking for.
Code:
<script type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"> $(document).ready(function() { $('select[name="79966X1383X175591a_b1"]').attr('disabled', 'disabled'); $('select[name="79966X1383X175592a_b2"]').attr('disabled', 'disabled'); }); </script>

works like a charm.


Thanks!
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11 years 10 months ago - 11 years 10 months ago #113844 by Ben_V
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Remember that you can use {keywords} inside js codes if pasted inside the related question or help text:

79966X1383X175591a_b1
=
{SID}X{GID}X{QID}a_b1
=
{SGQ}ab_1
.
Benoît

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11 years 10 months ago - 11 years 10 months ago #113854 by Mazi
Replied by Mazi on topic Disable specific boxes (=answer options) in a array question (numbers)
To make it more complex: I recommend removing the duplicates down left of the matrix instead of top right. It is easier to read if you have to make a selection under the headings directly.

This is the code I am using to create this kind of matrix:


Code:
<script type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"> $(document).ready(function() { // Identify this question var thisQuestion = $('#question3631'); // Some classes and attributes $('thead tr > *', thisQuestion).each(function(i){ $(this).attr('data-column', i); }); $('tr.subquestions-list', thisQuestion).each(function(i){ $('> *', this).each(function(i){ $(this).attr('data-column', i); }); }); // Hide empty rows and columns $('col', thisQuestion).removeAttr('width'); $('table.subquestions-list thead th', thisQuestion).each(function(i) { if($.trim($(this).text()) == '') { var thisColumn = $(this).attr('data-column'); $('th[data-column="'+thisColumn+'"], td[data-column="'+thisColumn+'"]', thisQuestion).hide(); } }); // Hide unnecessary selects $('tr.subquestions-list:visible', thisQuestion).each(function(i){ $('select:visible:lt('+i+')', this).hide(); $('select:visible:eq(0)', this).hide(); }); // Remove unecessary rows and columns $('tr.subquestions-list:visible:last', thisQuestion).hide(); var firstColumn = $('table.subquestions-list thead th:visible:eq(0)', thisQuestion).attr('data-column'); $('th[data-column="'+firstColumn+'"], td[data-column="'+firstColumn+'"]', thisQuestion).hide(); // Fix up the array row background colours $('tr.subquestions-list:visible', thisQuestion).each(function(i){ $(this).removeClass('array1 array2').addClass('array'+(2-(i%2))); }); }); </script>
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11 years 10 months ago #113866 by user42417_d
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Dear Mazi,

Thanks a lot, that looks quite neat. I understand I have to change the question id in the variable definition, any other adapdations I have to do? So far it's doing nothing :dry:

Really appreciate your help on this!

Thanks
David
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11 years 10 months ago #113867 by Mazi
Replied by Mazi on topic Disable specific boxes (=answer options) in a array question (numbers)
Please post a link to an activated sample survey.

Make sure you are using array filter and placeholders for columns and rows.
Best regards/Beste Grüße,
Dr. Marcel Minke
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11 years 10 months ago #113888 by user42417_d
Replied by user42417_d on topic Disable specific boxes (=answer options) in a array question (numbers)
Hi Mazi,

the sample Survey can be found here: survey.lenze.com/limesurvey/index.php?sid=89417&lang=en

What do you mean by using the Array filter and placeholders for columns/rows? How do I do that?
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11 years 10 months ago #113890 by Mazi
Replied by Mazi on topic Disable specific boxes (=answer options) in a array question (numbers)
1. Which Limesurvey version are you using? Looks like an older one?!

2. Is that the shipped "default" template you are using or an edited template?
Best regards/Beste Grüße,
Dr. Marcel Minke
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11 years 10 months ago #113891 by user42417_d
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1. Version 1.90+ Build 9642 - So Yes, it's an older one but I guess I have to live with that for the Moment

2. Not really sure. Thought this was the Default one since it's named that way in this Installation.


Anyway - don't want to cause too much trouble around here. Your version looks way nicer ofc, but I guess I could also live with the disabled boxes.
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11 years 10 months ago #113893 by Mazi
Replied by Mazi on topic Disable specific boxes (=answer options) in a array question (numbers)
The JS code doesn't work because it searches for the main HTML element enclosing the current question's code. At the later Limesurvey versions, each table or DIV holding the HTML elements of a certain question gets assigned the question ID. Obviously, this doesn't work for the old 1.90 version and thus the code fails.

Time for an update :-)
Best regards/Beste Grüße,
Dr. Marcel Minke
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11 years 10 months ago #113894 by user42417_d
Replied by user42417_d on topic Disable specific boxes (=answer options) in a array question (numbers)
Okay, that makes sense :-)
I'll see if our IT guys are willing to update...

Thanks for your time and patience!



David
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