16. Using Static Content

Introduction

Often it is necessary to add instructions, clarifications or other text in a form to guide a field officer  through their task. TaroWorks allows a piece of Static Content to be inserted into a form. 

 

How to Add Static Content

1. Edit an existing draft form or start a new one. Go to the Question Builder tab.
2. On the left margin, click Static Content (red arrow) to add the question to the bottom, or click and drag it to insert into your form.
   
3. Enter a Caption. This should be a treated as a title or a header. (Eg. “Warning!”)
4. Enter an unformatted message in the Supporting text field. It can store up to 2,000 characters.
5. Click Save to save the section.

Scoring

• Scoring is not available for Static Content.

Logic

• You can set show/hide logic for a piece of Static Content as normal.
• Static Content cannot be used as condition for other questions.

Field Mapping

• Static Content cannot be mapped to any fields.

Passing Values through Hierarchy Drill Down

• You cannot pass values from fields in the Hierarchy Drill Down into a piece of Static Content.

Viewing a piece of Static Content in the Device

1. A piece of Static Content cannot be answered. When finished reading, swipe to continue to the next question.
   

Tips and Tricks

• By combining Static Content with logic, a wide variety of applications (eg. tests, reference manuals, etc.) can be created.