Instant Field Concatenation
Overview
Summary
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| Official Name | instant-field-concatenation-module |
| Short Description | This module concatenates fields and places the result in another field instantly. |
| Author | Scott J. Pearson (Vanderbilt University Medical Center) |
| Homepage URL | https://github.com/vanderbilt-redcap/instant-field-concatenation-module |
| Most Recent Update | 2023-03-10 |
| Version Number | v1.2.2 |
| Complexity | Medium |
| Setup Time | NA |
| Viewable by Users? | Yes |
| Security Risks | Unsure |
| Does data leave REDCap? | Yes or No |
Description
This module concatenates fields and places the result in another field instantly. It uses JavaScript and not PHP. It happens upon the user leaving the field.
User Notes
Enabling the Module (after installation)
To use this module in REDCap, enable the instant-field-concatenation-module module in the External Modules page of your REDCap project.
After selecting "Enable a module", you can search for and enable the Instant Field Concatenation module.
Below is a video walk through using the Instant Field Concatenation external module REDCap project.
Technical Notes
Common Troubleshooting Issues
- No known difficulty points
Module Setup Notes
- This module requires new fields in the REDcap project and configuration within the external module configuration page