Auto Populate Fields

Overview

Summary

Key Value
Official Name auto_populate_fields
Short Description This module provides rich control of default values for data entry fields via a set of action tags.
Author Philip Chase (University of Florida - CTSI), Taryn Stoffs (University of Florida - CTSI), Kyle Chesney (University of Florida - CTSI)
Homepage URL https://github.com/ctsit/auto_populate_fields
Most Recent Update 2024-09-17
Version Number v2.6.5
Complexity Low
Setup Time Short
Viewable by Users? Yes
Security Risks None
Does data leave REDCap? No

Description

This module provides rich control of default values for data entry fields via a set of action tags. These action tags allow fields to be populated based on values from an ordered list of fields and static values. The fields can be read from the current event or the previous event in longitudinal projects.

User Notes

Enabling the Module (after installation)

To use this module in REDCap, enable the auto_populate_fields module in the External Modules page of your REDCap project.

Searching for the module
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Post module installation dialog
"auto_populate_fields" module post-installation dialog(enlarged image)

After selecting "Enable a module", you can search for and enable the Auto Populate Fields module.

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Post module installation dialog
"auto_populate_fields" module post-installation dialog(enlarged image)

Below is a video walk through using the Auto Populate Fields external module REDCap project.

Video walkthrough for the "Auto Populate Fields" module (video on Box)

Technical Notes

Common Troubleshooting Issues

  • No known difficulty points

Module Setup Notes

  1. No known extra setup notes

Updated on August 7, 2025