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==How can I set up the Dataform to allow students to view only their own entries?==
==How can I set up the Dataform to allow students to view only their own entries?==
Set [[Dataform_settings#Separate_participants|Separate participants]] in the activity settings to 'Yes'.
Set [[Dataform_settings#Separate_participants|Separate participants]] in the activity settings to 'Yes'.
==How can I list entries content horizontally in an aligned table?==
==How can I list entries content horizontally in an aligned table?==
Use the [[Dataformview Tabular|Tabular view type]] or the [[Dataformview Aligned|Aligned view type]].
Use the [[Dataformview Tabular|Tabular view type]] or the [[Dataformview Aligned|Aligned view type]].
==Is there a Time stamp for Dataform entries?==
==Is there a Time stamp for Dataform entries?==
The internal [[Dataformfield entrytime|Entry time field]] allows you to display the time-created and time-modified of the entry.
The internal [[Dataformfield entrytime|Entry time field]] allows you to display the time-created and time-modified of the entry.
==How can I make the title of an entry into a link?==
==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:
To make the title of an entry in list view link to the single view, add the following code to the list template:
  <nowiki><a href="##moreurl##">[[Title]]</a></nowiki>
  <nowiki><a href="##moreurl##">[[Title]]</a></nowiki>
==How can I make email addresses clickable?==
==How can I make email addresses clickable?==
To make email addresses clickable, add the following code to the view template:
To make email addresses clickable, add the following code to the view template:
  <nowiki><a href="mailto:[[Email]]">[[Email]]</a></nowiki>
  <nowiki><a href="mailto:[[Email]]">[[Email]]</a></nowiki>
where 'Email' is the text field for entering an email addresses.
where 'Email' is the text field for entering an email addresses.
==How can I delete a file attached to an entry?==
==How can I delete a file attached to an entry?==
*Edit the entry.
*Edit the entry.
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*Select 'delete'.
*Select 'delete'.
*Save the entry.
*Save the entry.
==How can I add a default sort order of entries?==
==How can I add a default sort order of entries?==
In the Filters tab
In the Filters tab
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* Add sorting criteria to the filter.
* Add sorting criteria to the filter.
* Click on the 'default' button of the filter in the filters list.
* Click on the 'default' button of the filter in the filters list.
==How can I prevent students from adding entries?==
==How can I prevent students from adding entries?==
In the Dataform settings, set max number of entries to 0.
In the Dataform settings, set max number of entries to 0.


You can also prevent adding and editing entries in a particular view by disabling all submission buttons in the view's submission settings.
You can also prevent adding and editing entries in a particular view by disabling all submission buttons in the view's submission settings.
==How can I add entries en masse?==
==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 pattern displays a dropdown to select the number of entries to add.
In the general section of the view template add the tag ##addnewentries## (as opposed to the default ##addnewentry##). This pattern displays a dropdown to select the number of entries to add.
==How can I edit/delete entries en masse?==
==How can I edit/delete entries en masse?==
In the view template add the selector, bulk-edit and bulk-delete patterns. In the entries list tick the checkboxes of the entries to edit/delete and click the the respective bulk action link.
In the view template add the selector, bulk-edit and bulk-delete patterns. In the entries list tick the checkboxes of the entries to edit/delete and click the the respective bulk action link.
==How can I completely reset a Dataform activity?==
==How can I completely reset a Dataform activity?==
In the Dataform administration section of the Settings block, click 'Renew'.
In the Dataform administration section of the Settings block, click 'Renew'.

Revision as of 17:28, 17 March 2015

How can I set up the Dataform to allow students to view only their own entries?

Set Separate participants in the activity settings to 'Yes'.

How can I list entries content horizontally in an aligned table?

Use the Tabular view type or the Aligned view type.

Is there a Time stamp for Dataform entries?

The internal Entry time field allows you to display the time-created and time-modified of the entry.

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?

  • Edit the entry.
  • Right-click on the file in the file manager.
  • Select 'delete'.
  • Save 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.

You can also prevent adding and editing entries in a particular view by disabling all submission buttons in the view's submission settings.

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 pattern 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, bulk-edit and bulk-delete patterns. In the entries list tick the checkboxes of the entries to edit/delete and click the the respective bulk action link.

How can I completely reset a Dataform activity?

In the Dataform administration section of the Settings block, click 'Renew'.