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Using choice_filter with a select_multiple question.

AlexCarrier — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 19:00:37 GMT

In my survey I have a list of structure types: Single Family, Multi Family, Other Habitable, Non Habitable, Coastal Protection, & Shore Protection. I also have a list damage types. Most damage types only apply to certain structure types. Using the choice_filter, I have been able to make it so only certain damage types appear as choices for my structure types, however this is with a select_one question type. Is it possible to have all of the damage types appear if they select more than one structure type in a select_multiple question type?

Re: Using choice_filter with a select_multiple question.

Anonymous User — Tue, 18 Jul 2017 03:52:37 GMT

Hi Alex,

Currently cascading selects (choice filters) are not supported with select_multiple question types, they will only work on a select_one. A feature enhancement already exists for this issue, so I have added your request/comments to the issue.

Regards,

Phil.

Re: Using choice_filter with a select_multiple question.

RenatoSalvaleon — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 20:36:38 GMT

Philip Wilson‌, please add me to the list. I have a very similar feature need. I have a list of feature classes and a user picks a feature class on the list. The next question is a select_one which shows list of attributes of the feature class on the previous question. I'd like the second question type for the attributes to be select_multiple instead.

Re: Using choice_filter with a select_multiple question.

Anonymous User — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 04:53:46 GMT

Philip Wilson - Me too.

In the interim I'm using select_multiple with relevant fields.

For example:

If choice A is chosen - display list_name relevant to choice A.

If choice B is chosen - display list_name relevant to choice B.

Re: Using choice_filter with a select_multiple question.

Anneka_France — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 14:04:26 GMT

Please add me to this list.

We really need this feature to streamline our workflow! Currently our field workers are having to scroll through a long list of options every time they create a record. Only a few of these options are relevant, based on their response to an earlier question about the asset type, but there is no way to filter the choice list for the select multiple field.

Thanks

Re: Using choice_filter with a select_multiple question.

Trippetoe — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 23:54:45 GMT

Hey there.

We have run into this problem as well - we want to use a filtered list with a select_multiple question. But, alas, that doesn't seem possible, yet

Can you provide some additional details on how you are swapping out list_name for a question based on a 'choice' as you outlined in your response?

Thank you.

Re: Using choice_filter with a select_multiple question.

DanielMcIlroy — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 23:49:55 GMT

Hi Philip Wilson‌,

Just wondering if there has been any progress on this feature enhancement? We are another area that would very much like to be able to use the choice_filter based on a select_multiple

Regards,

Dan

Re: Using choice_filter with a select_multiple question.

DanielMcIlroy — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:06:29 GMT

Hi Tom,
Another option could be to put the select into a repeat.

Instead of using a select multiple, you could use it as multiple select_one questions in the loop.

My example is recording the presence of multiple GNSS receivers, with their make and model number. instead of being able to select two manufacturers, you select one, then the subsequent model number, then add a new response to the repeat.

Not as clean as a choice_filter of course, but it seems to work for what we were after.

Regards,

Dan

Re: Using choice_filter with a select_multiple question.

Anonymous User — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:46:48 GMT

Hi Dan,

No, this feature enhancement is still in our backlog and didn't make it into the 3.5 update.

Phil.

Re: Using choice_filter with a select_multiple question.

JoshZeeb — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 18:51:30 GMT

Tom,

Here is an example for you:

Choices tab:

list_name	name	label
maintenanceCategory	Routine	Routine
maintenanceCategory	Restoration	Restoration
maintenanceCategory	Rehabilitation	Rehabilitation

Survey tab:

type	name	label	relevant
select_one maintenanceCategory	maintenance_category	Maintenance Category
select_multiple routineWork	routine_work	Routine Work	selected(${maintenance_category}, 'Routine')
select_multiple restorationWork	restoration_work	Restoration Work	selected(${maintenance_category}, 'Restoration')
select_multiple rehabilitationWork	rehabilitation_work	Rehabilitation Work	selected(${maintenance_category}, 'Rehabilitation')

Instead of calling out a column to filter the choices following a parent selection, as you would with a 'choice_filter', you have to call out the parent selection by value.

Re: Using choice_filter with a select_multiple question.

S_-_EvanRaskin__GISS_ — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 18:46:29 GMT

I'll be hoping to see this feature in an upcoming release.

Re: Using choice_filter with a select_multiple question.

Anneka_France — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 09:32:34 GMT

Any updates on this feature enhancement?

Re: Using choice_filter with a select_multiple question.

Anonymous User — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 22:49:51 GMT

Hi Anneka,

No, this feature enhancement is still in our backlog. If this is an important enhancement for your project, I suggest you raise a support ticket with Esri Support and link it to your account, including your use case and survey/projects details, and have the request linked to the existing enhancement issue: ENH-000103222.

This will help prioritise outstanding and competing bugs and enhancements that require development efforts.

Regards,

Phil.

Re: Using choice_filter with a select_multiple question.

ryanEvanczyk — Sun, 23 Feb 2020 16:27:27 GMT

Any update on using a choice_filter with a select_multiple field?

I'm hoping to have users answer a select_one yes_no and if the answer is yes, than they can select_multiple options from a filtered choice list. If the answer is no, than the select_multiple question is not relevant.

For now I'm just using 15 unique choice lists instead of one large filtered one.

Cheers,

RyanE

Re: Using choice_filter with a select_multiple question.

JamesTedrick — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:58:32 GMT

Hi Ryan,

At this time, there is no update on that functionality. Interestingly, I cannot find an ArcGIS Idea for this - would you be willing to create one to help track interest?

Re: Using choice_filter with a select_multiple question.

MeghanJones — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:01:26 GMT

Was an ArcGIS Idea created for this yet? I am in dire need of the same capabilities!

Working with structural, safety compliance inspections which requires several choice-based, filtered options. For example, there are five different stair types that have different tread, riser, and clearance requirements.

Hoping this is released soon!

Re: Using choice_filter with a select_multiple question.

Anonymous User — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 01:38:48 GMT

Hi Meghan,

Support for using choice filters with select multiples will be added in the 3.11 release. You can already test it out in the 3.11 beta builds available on the Early Adopter Community.

Regards,

Phil.

Re: Using choice_filter with a select_multiple question.

MeghanJones — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 19:21:57 GMT

Thanks, Philip! I am exited to be able to use these capabilities in my surveys!

Re: Using choice_filter with a select_multiple question.

DanBihari — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:33:59 GMT

Hey Phil,

Has this functionality made it into production? I'm on Ver 3.12.232

If this functionality does exist in 3.12, I'm not sure how to make it work. I have my choice_filter setup but when I select multiple options, I get no choices available for the question that has the choice_filter on it.

In my survey, the user has to select which units will be part of a project and then from those units selected, select the staff that will be part of the project.

Thanks for assistance you may have to offer Phil.

~Dan

Re: Using choice_filter with a select_multiple question.

Anonymous User — Sun, 16 May 2021 23:43:41 GMT

Hi @DanBihari,

Yes, choice filters and cascading selects are now supported with select multiple questions, from version 3.11 onwards.

Can you provide a copy of your xslx file with the choice lists and confirguations of choice filters so we can can take a closer look.

Regards,

Phil.