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Custom Questions (Release 3)

Custom Questions allow for special questions to be asked of a client via the WebReg module at the time they register. If the WebReg module cart contains client members, the questions will also be asked regarding the members.

Applies To:    Enterprise    Plus


Important Notes

  • These questions appear when the cart is submitted and before the payment information is collected. The WebReg module loops through each course section in the cart and checks if any custom questions exist. If they exist, the question is displayed on the page for the client to respond.
  • The displayed question can support basic HTML such as font bold, font colors, and URL links, but refrain from using HTML that would cause the display page to reformat.
  • Questions are based on the specific course registrations in the cart.
  • The fields require the client to submit a reply even if the reply is None or NA.  The reply to the question cannot be left blank.
  • If a question is relevant to more than one course section, the question will be repeated because the answer could be different per course section.
  • If the Client’s Profile already contains a reply to the question, it will populate the answer and allow the client to change the answer.
  • The reply is saved as soon as the client submits the question even if the cart is canceled before the final checkout process.
  • If the cart contains registrations for the Client and for Client’s members, the questions will be listed for all registrants in the cart even if the questions are repeated.
  • These questions only appear in the WebReg module.  However, all the responses to these questions can be entered via the Admin module on a manual basis.
  • Some of these questions may also display in the Client’s Profile but will display again if the registrations in the cart require the display.
  • If the registration results in more than one client question, the questions will be in alphabetical order based on the Classification Name.
  • These questions are created via the Admin module:
    • Admin/Security > Settings > Custom Questions.

There are four types of Registration Questions. The difference between the four types is where the replies are recorded and the flexibility in the type of question that can be asked.

  • Client Classifications Questions
    • The replies to these questions are recorded under the Client Profile tab under the Classifications heading.
    • The reply is either defined by the user (select list reply) or the client (text reply).
    • These questions have the most flexibility in what can be asked.
    • The name of the classification is recorded for the Client Classification and the reply for the question is recorded in the Notes field.
  • Client Info Questions
    • The replies for these questions are recorded directly into a specific existing field within the Client’s Info section and not in the Client Classification section.
    • The replies are preset to match the specific field selected.
    • These questions must fit existing fields in the Client Info record in the Admin module.
    • Note that these fields must be enabled in the Client Custom Form in order to view the field values in the Client Info record.
  • Emergency Contact Question
    • This feature is an Enterprise version feature only.  It will allow up to two emergency contact records, with a minimum of one will be required. If any currently exist, the names will display for the client to review but the client cannot see details or edit the existing contacts.
    • These questions are recorded in the Client Family section.
  • Marketing Source Question
    • This feature will request the client to select a marketing source how they heard about the program and enter a marketing code if they have one. This feature differs from the same question asked as part of their profile.  This feature records for all Assignments purchased from the WebReg module.

Adding a Registration / Client Classification Question

  • Go to Main Menu > Selects > Classifications.
  • Click the New button in the blue toolbar to start a new record.
  • Enter a Classification Name.  This will be the name displayed in the Client Classification record so it should have some type of name recognition to a user.  Duplicate Classification names cannot exist.  Names such as Single Parent and Single Parent 1 can both exist.  However, each will save as separate classifications under the Client Classification section.
    • The first four characters of the Classification should NOT be "Web-".  This is a reserved classification prefix.
  • The Classification Category field is optional.  Entering a value may be helpful for reporting.
  • The description is optional.
  • Set Program Display = No.  This field is not required or used in this case.
  • Set Web Display = Yes.    If set to No, the question will never appear in the WebReg module.
  • Set the AutoOption = No.  This field is not required or used in this case.
  • Save the Classification record.
  • Go to Admin/Security > Settings > Custom Questions.
  • Add a New custom question.
  • Question Settings:
    • Question:  Enter the question exactly as you want the question to display to the client including punctuation.  Include instructions such as “Enter None if not relevant”.
    • Type of Answer: 
      • Text: The Client will see a text field to enter the reply.  No formatting is enforced so even dates will be entered as text. 
      • Select: The Client will see a select list from the list created in the next field.
      • Yes/No: The Client will see Yes and No radio buttons as the response to the question.
      • File Upload: The Client will have a file upload option that records to the Client Documents area.
      • Checkbox: The client will see a single checkbox to check if they agree with or approve the question.
      • Profile: Used with the Client Profile questions.
    • Select List:  Only required if the question type = Select. Enter all the items for the list separated by commas, but no spaces between the list items and no apostrophes in the entries.  For example:  NA,Yes,No would show a Client three options.
    • Select the parameters when the question should display.
      • Fee Group: If desired, select from the list. If used without Linked Sections, all clients of the desired Fee Group will see the question. If used in tandem with Linked Sections, only the Clients in the Fee Group and in the Linked Sections will see the question.
      • Linked Sections: This displays the Course Sections where the Custom Question will display.
      • Select the Course Sections when the question should display. See "Selecting Course Sections" below.

Adding a Registration  / Client Info Question

  • Go to Main Menu > Selects > Classification Categories.
  • If it does not exist, add a new category called “WebReg”.  Save the record.
  • Go to Main Menu > Selects > Classifications.
  • Click the New button in the blue toolbar to start a new record.
  • Enter a Classification Name.  The name must match one of the options listed below. Enter the value exactly as the reserved word is listed below.  Duplicate Classification names cannot exist.  However, names such as Web-Allergy and Web-Allergy1 can both exist.  Both will save in the exact same location. The Classification Category field is required and must be ‘WebReg’.  If the category does not exist, it must be added.
    • Web-Allergy:  This value will record in the Client’s Info > Other panel.  Text reply as entered by the client.
    • Web-BirthDate:  This value will record in the Client’s Info Demographics panel.  Formatted date reply as entered by the client.
    • Web-CellPhone:  This value will record in the Client’s Info Address/Phone panel.  Formatted text reply as entered by the client.
    • Web-CreditType:  This value will record in the Client's Assignment the Credit Type the client selected from the available Credit Types select list.  Can enforce credit type restriction based on Course Section Credit Types.
    • Web-DominantLanguage:  This value will record in the Client’s Info Demographics panel.  Select list reply from Languages table.
    • Web-Ethnicity:  This value will record in the Client’s Info Demographics panel.  Select list reply from Ethic table.
    • Web-Gender:  This value will record in the Client’s Info Demographics panel.  Select list reply of M or F.
    • Web-GradeCurrent:  This value will record in the Client’s Info Demographics panel.  Select list reply using list from -1 to 12 where -1 = pre-school, 0 = kindergarten and 1-12 = the year of school.
    • Web-Guardian:  This value will record in the Client’s Info Info panel.  Text reply as entered by the client.
    • Web-HomePhone:  This value will record in the Client’s Info Address/Phone panel.  Formatted text reply as entered by the client.
    • Web-LicensePlate:  This value will record in the Client’s Info Other panel.  Text reply as entered by the client.
    • Web-Medical:  This value will record in the Client’s Info »» Other panel.  Text reply as entered by the client.
    • Web-Nationality:  This value will record in the Client’s Info Demographics panel.  Select list reply from Countries table
    • Web-SocialSecurity:  This value will record in the Client’s Info Demographics panel.  Text reply as entered by the client.  Follows the format set in the Branch Profile.
    • Web-SchoolCurrent:  This value will record in the Client’s Info Demographics panel.  Text reply as entered by the client or select reply as pre-entered by the user.
    • Web-WorkPhone:  This value will record in the Client’s Info Address/Phone panel.  Formatted text reply as entered by the client.
  • The description is optional.
  • Set Program Display = No.  This field is not required or used in this case.
  • Set Web Display = Yes.    If set to No, the question will not appear in the WebReg module.
  • Set the AutoOption = No.  This field is not required or used in this case.
  • Save the Classification record.
  • Go to Admin/Security > Settings > Custom Questions.
  • Add a New custom question.
  • Question Settings:
    • Question:  Enter the question exactly as you want the question to display to the client including punctuation.  Include instructions such as “Enter the word None if not relevant”.
    • Type of Answer: 
      • Set to "Profile".
    • Select List:  This option is not used with the Client Info Questions as the replies are preset except for the Web-SchoolCurrent option.  In this case, the list could contain a list of school names.
    • Select the parameters when the question should display.
      • Fee Group: If desired, select from the list. If used without Linked Sections, all clients of the desired Fee Group will see the question. If used in tandem with Linked Sections, only the Clients in the Fee Group and in the Linked Sections will see the question.
      • Linked Sections: This displays the Course Sections where the Custom Question will display.
      • Select the Course Sections when the question should display. See "Selecting Course Sections" below.

Adding a Registration  / Emergency Contact Question

  • Go to Main Menu Selects Classification Categories.
  • If it does not exist, add a new category called “WebReg”.  Save the record.
  • Go to Main Menu Selects Classifications.
  • Click the New button in the blue toolbar to start a new record.
  • Enter a Classification Name.  The name must match one of the options listed below. Enter the value exactly as the reserved word is listed below.  Duplicate Classification names cannot exist.  Names such as Web-Contact and Web-Contact 1 can both exist.  Both will save in the exact same location. The Classification Category field is required and must be ‘WebReg’.  If the Category does not, it must be added.
    • Web-Contact:  This value will record in the Client’s Family tab.
  • The description is optional.
  • Set Program Display = No.  This field is not required or used in this case.
  • Set Web Display = Yes.    If set to No, the question will never appear in the WebReg module.
  • Set the AutoOption = No.  This field is not required or used in this case.
  • Save the Classification record.
  • Go to Admin/Security > Settings > Custom Questions.
  • Add a New custom question.
  • Question Settings:
    • Question:  Enter the question exactly as you want the question to display to the client including punctuation.  Include instructions such as “Enter None if not relevant”.
    • Type of Answer: 
      • This option is not used with the Client Emergency Contact Questions as the replies are preset.
    • Select List:  This option is not used with the Client Emergency Contact  Questions as the replies are preset.
    • Select the parameters when the question should display.
      • Fee Group: If desired, select from the list. If used without Linked Sections, all clients of the desired Fee Group will see the question. If used in tandem with Linked Sections, only the Clients in the Fee Group and in the Linked Sections will see the question.
      • Linked Sections: This displays the Course Sections where the Custom Question will display.
      • Select the Course Sections when the question should display. See "Selecting Course Sections" below.

Adding a Registration  /  Marketing Source Question

  • This feature will request the client to select a marketing source how they heard about the program and enter a marketing code if they have one.  This feature differs from the same question asked as part of their profile.  This feature records for all Assignments purchased from the WebReg module.
  • Go to Main Menu Selects Classification Categories.
  • If it does not exist, add a new category called “WebReg”.  Save the record.
  • Go to Main Menu Selects Classifications.
  • Click the New button in the blue toolbar to start a new record.
  • Enter a Classification Name.  The name must match one of the options listed below. Enter the value exactly as the reserved word is listed below.  Duplicate Classification names cannot exist. The Classification Category field is required and must be ‘WebReg’.  If the Category does not, it must be added.
    • Web-HowHeard:  This value will record in the Client’s Assignment.
  • The description is optional.
  • Set Program Display = No.  This field is not required or used in this case.
  • Set Web Display = Yes.    If set to No, the question will never appear in the WebReg module.
  • Set the AutoOption = No.  This field is not required or used in this case.
  • Save the Classification record.
  • Go to Admin/Security > Settings > Custom Questions.
  • Add a New custom question.
  • Question Settings:
    • Question Name: Enter Web-HowHeard
    • Question:  Enter the question the client will see on the screen.
    • Type of Answer: 
      • Set to "Profile".
      • Select List:  This option is not used with the Marketing Source Questions as the replies are pulled from Selects >> Marketing >> MArketing Sources .
      • Select the parameters when the question should display.
        • Fee Group: If desired, select from the list. If used without Linked Sections, all clients of the desired Fee Group will see the question. If used in tandem with Linked Sections, only the Clients in the Fee Group and in the Linked Sections will see the question.
        • Linked Sections: This displays the Course Sections where the Custom Question will display.
        • Select the Course Sections when the question should display. See "Selecting Course Sections" below.

Removing Course Section Links to Questions

  • Bulk Method: 
    • Edit the question.
    • Set the [Delete All Linked Sections] field = Yes.
    • Save the record.
  • Single Course Section Method:
    • Click the Sections icon on the row of the question record desired.
    • From the list of Sections, click the delete icon for each Section to remove.

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