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How to Add and Configure Step Questions (Admin only)

Step questions allow you to gather specific information, feedback, or ratings from users as an item moves through your workflow. Whether you need a simple text update or a complex feasibility score, you can customize the data collection for each stage.

Updated over 2 months ago

Adding a New Question

  1. Select a Step: In the workflow editor, click on the specific step where you want to gather information (e.g., "Qualify").

  2. Locate the Questions Panel: In the center column labeled Step questions, you will see any existing questions for that stage.

  3. Initiate Addition: Click the Add question button to begin.

Selecting a Question Type

When adding a question, you must first select the format that best suits your data needs from the dropdown menu.

Available types include:

  • Rating: For scored evaluations (e.g., 1-10 scales).

  • Text field: For written feedback or descriptions.

  • Attachment: To allow file uploads.

  • Single-select: For choosing one option from a list.

  • Voting: To enable simple voting mechanisms.

  • Multi-select: For choosing multiple options from a list.

Configuring Question Settings

Once a type is selected, you can customize the details. The example below outlines the configuration for a Rating question, but many fields apply to all types.

  1. Basic Information:

    • Question: Enter the main label for the field.

    • Help text: Provide instructions to guide the user on how to answer.

    • Required: Toggle this On if the question must be answered before the item can move to the next stage.

  2. Permissions (Visibility & Access): Control who interacts with this specific question using the dropdown menus:

    • Visible to: Determines who can see the question and its answers (e.g., Collection Managers, Admins).

    • Answered by: Determines who is allowed to provide input (e.g., limiting scoring to a specific Panel or Collection Managers).

  3. Advanced Parameters (Rating Specific): For rating questions, you can break the score down into specific criteria:

    • Define Parameters: Add specific metrics like Feasibility, Desirability, or Viability.

    • Set Scale: Define the Min and Max values for the scoring range (e.g., 1 to 10).

    • Manage: Use the trash bin icon to remove parameters or the Add parameter button to create new ones.

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