String Utils

Overview

Summary

Key Value
Official Name redcap_stringutils
Short Description Makes the matrix header for a matrix of fields always visible (as long as the matrix is visible) - for surveys only.
Author Lieven Vaneeckhaute](mailto:redcap@uzgent.be?subject=StringUtils%20-%20v1.10) (University Hospital Ghent), Simon Vanderschaeghe (University Hospital Ghent)
Homepage URL https://github.com/redcapuzgent/redcap_stringutils
Most Recent Update
Version Number x.y.z
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 redcap_stringutils module in the External Modules page of your REDCap project.

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

After selecting "Enable a module", you can search for and enable the String Utils module.

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

Below is a video walk through using the String Utils external module in a REDCap project.

Video walkthrough for the "String Utils" 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