topic Re: Using jr:choice-name() in the Instance_Name setting in ArcGIS Survey123 Questions

Using jr:choice-name() in the Instance_Name setting

GFernando — Wed, 05 May 2021 00:37:16 GMT

I love using jr:choice-name() to return labels associated to select_one and select_multiple question. But I haven't been able to use it in the Instance_Name setting. It throws an invalid error.

I've only tested this on a windows 10 PC with the latest Survey123 field app.

Re: Using jr:choice-name() in the Instance_Name setting

IsmaelChivite — Wed, 05 May 2021 19:15:29 GMT

Tip: Use a calculate question in your main survey worksheet and set its esriFieldType to null. Then reference your calculate in the instance_name expression.

Re: Using jr:choice-name() in the Instance_Name setting

KPyne — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:46:17 GMT

Hello,

I can not seem to get this to work....I have a calculate question that uses jr:choice-name to populate the label value. It works fine throughout the form. But when called in the instance name it is blank

Using the latest iOS field app

Re: Using jr:choice-name() in the Instance_Name setting

Anonymous User — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 23:31:45 GMT

Hi @KPyne,

jr:choice-name is currently not supported for instance_name. This also applies if the instance_name references a question with a calculation that uses jr:choice-name.

I encourage you to submit an enhancement request via Esri Support. Our Support team will assign an official enhancement number for your records. Similar requests from other customers can then be attached to the same enhancement request, which helps us assess demand for the enhancement and prioritize it accordingly.

Regards,

Phil.

Re: Using jr:choice-name() in the Instance_Name setting

KPyne — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:26:46 GMT

Ah thanks Philip, I misunderstood the original question thinking GFernando was able to use jr:choice-name() in a calculate question. I will revise the calculation

Oddly enough, the values do appear correctly in the sent/draft folder

Re: Using jr:choice-name() in the Instance_Name setting

EthanLambert — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 22:49:01 GMT

Hello, I wanted to 2nd the request for this enhancement.

I have a multi-stage process in Survey123 & use the instance name settings to make the inbox readable. The titles would be even more clear if jr:choice-name were supported for instance_name.

Re: Using jr:choice-name() in the Instance_Name setting

Tim-Woodfield — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 20:45:25 GMT

Hi @Anonymous User ,

Was there any update on this feature or was there a way to be added to the enhancement request?

Thanks!

Re: Using jr:choice-name() in the Instance_Name setting

Anonymous User — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 02:52:16 GMT

Hi @Tim-Woodfield,

There are no updates on this enhancement with 3.14 release, support for jr:choice-name in instance_name is still in the backlog.

Note this enhancement has not been raised by any customer as an official Esri Support enhancement, only discussed in Esri Community. If you would like to log it as an official enhancement with Esri Support, that will help prioritize and allow other customers to also attach their accounts to that enhancement.

Regards,

Phil.

Re: Using jr:choice-name() in the Instance_Name setting

TrishaSchlake — Wed, 31 May 2023 12:41:45 GMT

As of Survey123 Connect version 3.17, this is still an issue. For those interested, there is an enhancement logged: ENH-000147356. Open a ticket with ESRI support to be attached to the same enhancement number to follow for updates and future implementation.

Re: Using jr:choice-name() in the Instance_Name setting

SMauri — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:03:51 GMT

3.18.123...Still an issue...

How long will we still have to wait? 🤐

Re: Using jr:choice-name() in the Instance_Name setting

JJ_Reyes — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:32:40 GMT

@TrishaSchlake - is that the right Enhancement number? I tried searching here, but couldn't find anything under that number or a general topic search...

Re: Using jr:choice-name() in the Instance_Name setting

TrishaSchlake — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:39:28 GMT

Yes, this is the correct enhancement number.

Re: Using jr:choice-name() in the Instance_Name setting

MichelleWilliamsERM — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:36:03 GMT

Good catch,

I love how @IsmaelChivite's brain works because this is a clever hack.

The only change I would make is Do Not set the esriFieldType to null if you want to see the data in your instance_name expression. Because you need the answer in Survey123 so it can pull that data.

Have a spatial day, keep plugging away!