How to set a default value based on a previous answer

[Mohamed]

Hi all,

So I am asking how can I let Kobo set a default answer based on the previous questions’ response.
Eg; If I select “city X”. Kobo needs to set a default answer as X followed by 4 digits I choose.
the default answer is now static and i need it dynamic where it changes based on the previous answer.

I hope this clarifies.

Thank you in advanced

[hakan_cetinkaya]

Hi @Mohamed and welcome to the community!

These posts might help you:

Auto multiple select based on selections from previous questions

Hi @khasaab, You could do the same as outlined in the instructions provided in the image below: In the survey tab of the xlsform: [Image 1] In the choices tab of the xlsform: [Image 2] Data entry screen as seen in Enketo: [Image 3] Reference xlsform: Select Auto Checkbox.xls (61.5 KB) Have a great day!

How to auto select a response for the subsequent question basing a response from a previous question?

Hi @Ah_ly, You could do the same as outlined in the image below: In the survey tab of your xlsform: [Image 0.1] In the choices tab of your xlsform: [Image 0.2] Data entry screen seen in Enketo: [Image 0.3] Here Never is automatically selected in Q2 when Never is selected in Q1. Reference xlsform: Auto Select.xls (29.5 KB) Have a great day!

[Mohamed]

Thanks Hakan, it is helpful but i could not find what am looking for, the formula I am looking for is supposed to be written in the Default column and should contain either three values i set based on the previous answer. Am i making myself clear?

[wroos]

Welcom @Mohamed,
Maybe the following could help you Dynamic defaults within repeat group - #2 by wroos
You may always try to look for previous discussions with the search function of this forum, please.