Data type number in question matrix does not allow decimals in computers

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Dear Specialist,

Hello, I have a problem, the data type number in question matrix, does not allow decimals in computers but in phones yes, could you help me how to solve that? I currently have a lot of surveys in draft to see if this problem can be solved, thanks for your help!

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I can add numbers with decimals through the browser (Chrome) but the server does not support it. please if you can help me I would appreciate it very much!

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@nazaret, could you share with us a section of the XLSForm so that we could also test it at out end?

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Hello @nazaret,
What is your language setting for

  • the browser(s)
  • the KoBo project on server level.

Do you use decimal as data type in your firm?

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Hi @Kal_Lam ,
amEwKQ8PdtXV34oGVy2uX5.xml (226,5 KB)
amEwKQ8PdtXV34oGVy2uX5.xlsx (25,5 KB)

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Hi @nazaret,

The integer question type only allows whole number input. To use decimals, you need to change the question type to decimal.

You can see more in here:
https://support.kobotoolbox.org/question_types.html?highlight=decimal

Hope this works,
Best,

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Hi @wroos , the browser they use is google chrome but I did the test on my computer with Firefox, Brave, chrome and edge, decimals don’t work on the computer

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but, when the matrix is being created, only the numbers option appears

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Hello @nazaret,
Can you change the type to decimal, please?
(If not possible on Formbuilder, do it in the xlsx file and upload/redeploy it.)

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I will try

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Thanks, I didn’t know that I could change the type of data even if it doesn’t appear on the web. thank you!

PS: I did the test but I get this error

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@nazaret, maybe you will also need to validate your XLSForm through this online validator to see if there are any other syntax issues in it?

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thanks :smiley: and yes it has errors :S

[row : 18] Group has no label: {‘name’: ‘Tamano_Familia_header’, ‘type’: ‘begin_group’}

PS: Thanks por this validator

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Hello,
A group without label is ok. Sometimes intentional, as this will result in grouping not shown. (E.g. used for field-list appearance or relevant definition for the group.)

For changing the type, you may need to use the Excel XLSForm (download, change, upload).

And I would recommend always using the Online validator during form development.

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