Sticky Matrix Headers

Overview

Summary

Key Value
Official Name sticky-matrix-headers-module
Short Description Makes the matrix header for a matrix of fields always visible (as long as the matrix is visible) - for surveys only.
Author John Doe <jdoe@somewhere.edu>
Homepage URL https://github.com/vanderbilt-redcap/sticky-matrix-headers-module
Most Recent Update 2018-10-30
Version Number v1.2.0
Complexity Low
Setup Time Short
Viewable by Users? Yes
Security Risks None
Does data leave REDCap? No

Description

Makes the matrix header for a matrix of fields always visible (as long as the matrix is visible) - for surveys only.

User Notes

Enabling the Module (after installation)

To use this module in REDCap, enable the sticky-matrix-headers-module module in the External Modules page of your REDCap project.

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    Search for the "sticky-matrix-headers-module" module <a href="./assets/sticky-matrix-headers-module-vx.y.z.png">(enlarged image)</a>
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    "sticky-matrix-headers-module" module post-installation dialog<a href="./assets/sticky-matrix-headers-module-vx.y.z-1.png">(enlarged image)</a>
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After selecting "Enable a module", you can search for and enable the Sticky Matrix Headers module.

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  <figcaption>
    Search for the "sticky-matrix-headers-module" module <a href="./assets/sticky-matrix-headers-module-vx.y.z.png">(enlarged image)</a>
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       alt="Post module installation dialog"
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    "sticky-matrix-headers-module" module post-installation dialog<a href="./assets/sticky-matrix-headers-module-vx.y.z-1.png">(enlarged image)</a>
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Technical Notes

Common Troubleshooting Issues

  • No known difficulty points

Module Setup Notes

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Updated on August 7, 2025