Data Entry Fields
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Data Entry Fields

Description

Text

Horizontal text box to enter limited amount of text. Allows alphanumeric characters.

Long Text

A rectangular text box with a vertical scroll bar to accommodate a larger block of text.

Date Time

Text boxes to enter day, month, and year. The order of the date sections may vary depending on the sponsor's specifications.

Check Box

Check box to check or uncheck a response.

DropDown

Dropdown with pre-populated text for selection. Selecting the ellipsis “...” is the equivalent of submitting the field without making a selection

Searchable Picklist

A list that facilitates search within the data dictionary assigned to the field by scrolling through the list or by typing a letter to narrow the search.  The picklist displays 10 values at a time.  Pagination controls at the top of the list enable moving between pages to see additional items.  Single arrows lead to the previous or the next page.  Double arrows lead to the beginning or the end of the list. Options display in the order that they are coded in the Code list.

Radio Button

A pre-populated list of options that allows selecting a single option or deselecting all options. Radio buttons can appear vertically or horizontally on an eCRF.

Signature

A specially formatted text box that accepts only an Investigator’s password.

File Upload

Browse button that allows selecting an image or file and uploading to an eCRF. Once uploaded, the file can be viewed by clicking on a link displayed on the eCRF.

Dynamic Search List

A list that facilitates picking a selection based on a category or database driven item you pick. Start by selecting from a list of categories to eventually see a list of dynamic search option lists. The system narrows down the contents of one field according to the selection you make in a previous field.