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.


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


Below is a video walk through using the Auto Populate Fields external module REDCap project.
Technical Notes
Common Troubleshooting Issues
- No known difficulty points
Module Setup Notes
- No known extra setup notes