Using a Mask makes the input required even when the atribute is not visible?

Question

I've added a body::esri:inputMask to a decimal type pH value in my form using the documented sample "B9.99;-" The field should be optional but adding the mask makes it a require since the form never validates when the value is left empty. In addition to this the pH value has a relevant constraint where it only shows up given a specific condition so even when the attribute is not visible the survey123 returns an invalid warning. Also tried adding a default value of 0 but continued to get the same error.

Any idea as how to solve this?

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Jing_Sun · Answer

Hello Ismael,

I've included the inputMask 'B9.99;-' for a decimal question, using the exact same way Hector described - just trying to replicate the issue.

And I notice that leaving the question blank will not trigger the invalid warning when submitting the survey result. Does that mean this is no longer an issue and we can use inputMask for a decimal or integer question and do not need to make them 'text'?

Because I am using an inputMask (9000) for my integer question to limit the number of digits, then I remember I saw this post years ago and it seems the behavior had changed.

Cheers,

Sun

IsmaelChivite · Answer

Hi Hector. I had a look at your survey. Here are some  notes:

* The reason why Survey123 does not let  you submit values is because you are combining an input mask with a decimal type of question. Your input mask  is by default creating a value which is not a valid decimal number. Unless the user types a proper decimal value, Survey123 will  complain.
* I suggest that you change the question type to text to avoid the above behavior.  If you want your pH values to be stored as a number in the geodatabase, then use the bind::esri:fieldType column to set the target esri field to be esriFieldTypeDouble

There are  two  more issues with this survey:

* Some values in the NAME column of the Survey worksheet are highlighted in red. This is because they are repeated. Values in the Name column must be unique.
* In the choices worksheet, you also have values in the Name column that are invalid. Values in this column must not contain spaces or include non-ascii characters.

I am attaching a modified version of your survey for you to try.

An alternative approach for pH values may be to make the question types decimal, remove the input mask and add a constraint that will ensure values are within 0 and 14. Hope this helps.

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HectorMelendez-Alvarado · Answer

I've attached the survey form. The pH values (there are two) only show when the first value of the form is either "Cuenca" or "Playa". I'm using the latest version of survey123 connect 1.8.27

MDV.xlsx