The Numeric Answer type can be used in many ways e.g. to show different units, use decimal places, set boundaries and limits that send notifications when exceeded.
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You can use the Numeric Answer type by adding it to an existing form or adding it to a custom form.
To do this simply:
Log in to the Admin Console (Computer Log in).
Go to Forms.
Either click the Green plus button to create a new form or the pencil icon to alter an existing form.
Click the Question button to add a new question.
Change the Answer Type to Numeric.
Then adjust the following tools to suit you
Selecting a Unit
Units can be used in Numeric Answers, these will then display the unit in the answer when it comes to reporting.
Select from these units:
Temperature.
Weight.
Volume.
Distance/Length.
Pressure
Custom Unit. Enter the Unit Name & Unit Symbol you need.
Using Decimal Places
You can set your precision by selecting how many decimal places you want to be displayed.
0 = a whole number e.g. 1, 2, 10, 52
1 = 1 Decimal Place e.g. 1.0, 20.8, 100.7
2 = 2 Decimal Places e.g. 3.00, 45.09, 309.99
Set Numeric Boundaries
This is the Advanced numeric feature, where you can set limits that your team can't exceed.
To set this up:
Click the Use Warnings & Limits toggle
Enter the Minimum and maximum value allowed
Enter the Lower & Upper Warning value
Set what the warning message is.
SAVE.
Reject Values:
Click the Enable 'Reject Values' toggle
Enter the Upper Auto-Reject Value & Lower Auto-Reject value
Set what the additional warning message is.