Using the Numeric Answer Type

Use the numeric answer type to show different units, use decimal places, and set boundaries and limits that send notifications when exceeded

You can use the Numeric Answer type by adding it to an existing form or adding it to a custom form.

Adding a Numeric answer type

To do this simply:

Log in to the Web Console ( Computer Log in)
Go to Forms
Either click the Orange plus button to create a new form or the edit button to alter an existing form
Click the Question button to add a new question
Change the Answer Type to Numeric
Then adjust the following tools to suit you:

Selecting a Unit

Units can be used in Numeric Answers, these will then display the unit in the answer when it comes to reporting. Select from these units:

Temperature
Weight
Volume
Distance/Length
Custom Unit
- Enter the Unit Name & Unit Symbol you need

Using Decimal Places

You can set your precision by selecting how many decimal places you want to be displayed.

0 = a whole number e.g. 1,2,10,52
1 = 1 Decimal Place e.g. 1.0, 20.8, 100,7
2 = 2 Decimal Places e.g. 3.00, 45.09, 309.99

Once you've set the decimal place, you don't need to add it again in the form. Just type in the number and the decimal place will be added for you.

Set Numeric Boundaries

This is the Advanced numeric feature, where you can set limits that your team can't exceed. You can also set warning values, where if they are exceeded then they will need to explain why and you can get notified. To set this up:

Click the Advanced toggle
Click the Lower/Upper Bound panel
Enter the Minimum & Maximum value allowed - your team won't be able to enter a number outside of this range
Enter the Lower & Upper Warning value - your team will have to explain why a number is out of this range
You can then set what the warning message is. This is displayed if the value exceeds the Lower & Upper Warning value
SAVE

Reporting with Numeric Answer

In Form Reports Numeric Answers get added together to make a Total. This is shown in the Form Reports: