Dataform FAQ
How can I set up the Dataform to allow students to view only their own entries?
Set the group mode of the Dataform activity to "Separate participants".
How can I enable a sort function by clicking on the field headings?
How can I add highlighting like on the Module and plugins page?
How can I list entries content horizontally in an aligned table?
Use the Tabular view type
Is there a Time stamp for Dataform entries?
- Time added: ##timeadded##
- Time modified: ##timemodified##
How can I make the title of an entry into a link?
To make the title of an entry in list view link to the single view, add the following code to the list template:
<a href="##moreurl##">[[Title]]</a>
How can I make email addresses clickable?
To make email addresses clickable, add the following code to the view template:
<a href="mailto:[[Email]]">[[Email]]</a>
where 'Email' is the text field for entering an email addresses.
How can I delete a file attached to an entry?
How can I disapprove an entry which has been approved?
Click on the approved icon (green tick) to disapprove the entry.
How can I add a default sort order of entries?
In the Filters tab
- Add a new filter.
- Add sorting criteria to the filter.
- Click on the 'default' button of the filter in the filters list.
How can I prevent students from adding entries?
In the Dataform settings, set max number of entries to 0.
How can I add entries en masse?
In the general section of the view template add the tag ##addnewentries## (as opposed to the default ##addnewentry##). This tag displays a dropdown to select the number of entries to add.
How can I edit/delete entries en masse?
In the view template add the selector tags and bulk edit and delete tags. In the entries list tick the checkboxes of the entries to edit/delete and click the the respective bulk action button.
How can I completely reset a Dataform activity?
In the Dataform administration section of the Settings block, click 'Renew'.
See also
Using Moodle forum discussions:
