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Technology
Which mobile
devices does SurveyToGo support?
SurveyToGo supports all Windows Mobile
devices. Please note that only landscape screen orientation is supported.
Are
either SurveyToGo or Dooblo certified by Microsoft?
Yes, both SurveyToGo and Dooblo are
certified by Microsoft. Dooblo has achieved the following prestigious Microsoft
certifications:
• Microsoft Gold Certified
Partner certification along with the ISV competency.
• Microsoft Israeli Mobile Partner
• Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner
• Microsoft MVP (Device Application
Development) Mr. Assaf Kezurer
SurveyToGo has received the "Designed For
Windows Mobile" certification.
Surveys
Does SurveyToGo
support rules?
SurveyToGo supports
entrance, input validation and exit rules. Rules can range from simple rules
such as "Do not display question if the answer to the previous question was 5"
to very complex rules that can react to database changes and random number
generation etc. The syntax and examples for the rules and scripts can be
found in the Rules & Expressions Guide. You can also contact us at
info@dooblo.net if you have a specific question regarding rules.
Can I write
survey/chapter/question startup & exit scripts?
Yes you can. Scripts are
support for survey, chapter and questions. You can write both startup scripts
and exit scripts. Scripts are written in C#. Please refer to the Rules &
Expressions Guide.
Which formats are
supported in the "export results" function?
We currently support exporting results to MS Excel, MS Access, XML or
SPSS. However, additional exporters can be written by 3rd party individuals or
companies by using the SurveyToGo API and the Designer extension
model. Please contact us at info@dooblo.net
if you are interested in writing a custom exporter for SurveyToGo.
What languages are
supported by SurveyToGo?
SurveyToGo can
display surveys in any language as long as the correct fonts are installed
on your device. The user interface of the PDA & Designer applications
however, is currently available in English and Hebrew only. We are planning to
release localized versions of the user interface including German,
Spanish and French in the future.
Are there any online
demonstrations of how to use SurveyToGo?
Of course. You can view our online demonstrations by browsing our online
demonstrations web page. Click here to view
the demonstrations.
Pricing
Is SurveyToGo free?
Until September 24 2008
the SurveyToGo service is free of charge. You can create as many accounts as
you like and collect as many forms as you like.
What will be the future pricing model of
SuveyToGo?
Click here to learn about our Pay-Per-Use pricing model
Will I at some point be in risk of loosing
my previously collected data?
No. Even after we reach September 24, and if you decide not to continue using
SurveyToGo, you will still be able to access all the data you collected in the
past. The only limitation is that you won't be able to store new results. You
will receive an error message on the PDA stating that the account reached
its maximum results count. This is also the case when you have run
out of purchased results.
Open
Architecture
Is there an API for
SurveyToGo that I can use to extend it's capabilities?
Yes there is. We will
publish more info and download links for the SurveyToGo API as soon as
possible.
What are Extension DLL's?
Extension DLL's allow
you to extend the survey's capabilities on the PDA by attaching a special
custom written .NET CF Assembly. You can then invoke the functions of your
custom DLL from within the survey (by using either expression question or
scripts). A good example of an extension DLL can be a custom extension DLL
that queries a database for the existence of a certain product. Now this
DLL can be used in an entrance rule to a question that is
displayed only if the product was found in the database. Please contact us
at info@dooblo.net for more information
about writing extension DLL's.
Can I create custom
questions?
Yes, custom questions
allow you to extend the current question model and display which ever UI you
desire for a specific question. Suppose you need to create a question that
shows the world map on the PDA and allow the surveyor to click on a
specific continent on the map which translates into his answer.
You can do this by writing a custom question that displays it own UI (the image
of the world), and also knows how to catch the taps of the
user. The custom question then translates the tap of the user to a regular
answer and returns that answer to the Survey engine.
Please contact us
at info@dooblo.net for more information
about writing custom questions.
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