New, Redesigned Application Builder

Users
1

Dear CommCare Users,

Go to “Applications” on CommCareHQ to check out the new look of our
application builder!

The redesign was based on a careful review of what we’ve learned over time
both from your direct feedback and from watching users interact with the
application builder. Hopefully you will find creating and editing
applications easier and more intuitive.

Thanks to everyone who has given us feedback and reported issues! As
always, your questions, comments, and feedback are welcome and appreciated.

Below is an outline of the major changes.

Design

  • The settings, multimedia, and languages sections moved from the
    application page to different sections in the left-hand toolbar
  • Settings have been renamed to make more sense and re-categorized based
    on what device you are using and what the settings do
  • The “Release Manager” button has been renamed “Deploy” and moved to
    the lefthand toolbar
  • Application copy and delete are now in the lefthand toolbar below the
    modules and forms
  • In both modules and forms, the case configuration and form
    configuration are now in separate tabs
  • The form action buttons have been simplified. The more important
    buttons, like “edit”, are now much more prominent
  • Throughout the application builder, the infrequently used advanced
    features are set aside under clearly marked “advanced” sections

Renaming

··· * * We removed some older, overly technical language in favor of more descriptive names. Apologies if it is confusing to switch over – we think this will be better in the long run!

Application Builder:

  • Chatterbox Option (CommCare Settings) -> Multiple Questions Per Screen
  • Release Manager -> Deploy
  • Label (on case details in module) -> Display Text
  • CommCare Binary (in release manager) -> CommCare Version
  • Make new build (in release manager) -> Make new version

Form designer:

  • Data Node -> Hidden Value
  • Single Select Question -> Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
  • Multiple Select Question -> Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers)
  • Add Select Option -> Add Choice
  • Constraint ID -> Validation Message ID
  • Constraint Error -> Validation Error Message

Thanks,
Amelia

2

Wowser this is fantastic and a great move forward.

Thanks!

··· On Wednesday, 17 April 2013 00:31:31 UTC+2, Amelia Sagoff wrote: > > Dear CommCare Users, > > Go to “Applications” on CommCareHQ to check out the new look of our > application builder! > > The redesign was based on a careful review of what we’ve learned over time > both from your direct feedback and from watching users interact with the > application builder. Hopefully you will find creating and editing > applications easier and more intuitive. > > Thanks to everyone who has given us feedback and reported issues! As > always, your questions, comments, and feedback are welcome and appreciated. > > Below is an outline of the major changes. > > *Design* > > - The settings, multimedia, and languages sections moved from the > application page to different sections in the left-hand toolbar > - Settings have been renamed to make more sense and re-categorized > based on what device you are using and what the settings do > - The “Release Manager” button has been renamed “Deploy” and moved to > the lefthand toolbar > - Application copy and delete are now in the lefthand toolbar below > the modules and forms > - In both modules and forms, the case configuration and form > configuration are now in separate tabs > - The form action buttons have been simplified. The more important > buttons, like “edit”, are now much more prominent > - Throughout the application builder, the infrequently used advanced > features are set aside under clearly marked “advanced” sections > > *Renaming* > * > * > We removed some older, overly technical language in favor of more > descriptive names. Apologies if it is confusing to switch over – we think > this will be better in the long run! > > *Application Builder:* > > - Chatterbox Option (CommCare Settings) -> Multiple Questions Per > Screen > - Release Manager -> Deploy > - Label (on case details in module) -> Display Text > - CommCare Binary (in release manager) -> CommCare Version > - Make new build (in release manager) -> Make new version > > > *Form designer*: > > - Data Node -> Hidden Value > - Single Select Question -> Multiple Choice (Single Answer) > - Multiple Select Question -> Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers) > - Add Select Option -> Add Choice > - Constraint ID -> Validation Message ID > - Constraint Error -> Validation Error Message > > Thanks, > Amelia >
3

Nice work guys, its looking good and definitely easier to navigate.

··· On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 12:31 AM, Amelia Sagoff wrote:

Dear CommCare Users,

Go to “Applications” on CommCareHQ to check out the new look of our
application builder!

The redesign was based on a careful review of what we’ve learned over time
both from your direct feedback and from watching users interact with the
application builder. Hopefully you will find creating and editing
applications easier and more intuitive.

Thanks to everyone who has given us feedback and reported issues! As
always, your questions, comments, and feedback are welcome and appreciated.

Below is an outline of the major changes.

Design

  • The settings, multimedia, and languages sections moved from the
    application page to different sections in the left-hand toolbar
  • Settings have been renamed to make more sense and re-categorized
    based on what device you are using and what the settings do
  • The “Release Manager” button has been renamed “Deploy” and moved to
    the lefthand toolbar
  • Application copy and delete are now in the lefthand toolbar below
    the modules and forms
  • In both modules and forms, the case configuration and form
    configuration are now in separate tabs
  • The form action buttons have been simplified. The more important
    buttons, like “edit”, are now much more prominent
  • Throughout the application builder, the infrequently used advanced
    features are set aside under clearly marked “advanced” sections

Renaming
*
*
We removed some older, overly technical language in favor of more
descriptive names. Apologies if it is confusing to switch over – we think
this will be better in the long run!

Application Builder:

  • Chatterbox Option (CommCare Settings) -> Multiple Questions Per
    Screen
  • Release Manager -> Deploy
  • Label (on case details in module) -> Display Text
  • CommCare Binary (in release manager) -> CommCare Version
  • Make new build (in release manager) -> Make new version

Form designer:

  • Data Node -> Hidden Value
  • Single Select Question -> Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
  • Multiple Select Question -> Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers)
  • Add Select Option -> Add Choice
  • Constraint ID -> Validation Message ID
  • Constraint Error -> Validation Error Message

Thanks,
Amelia

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Great work!

Definitely it’s easier to navigate.

Thanks

William

··· From: Amelia Sagoff Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 4:31 PM To: commcare-users@googlegroups.com Subject: New, Redesigned Application Builder

Dear CommCare Users,

Go to “Applications” on CommCareHQ to check out the new look of our application builder!

The redesign was based on a careful review of what we’ve learned over time both from your direct feedback and from watching users interact with the application builder. Hopefully you will find creating and editing applications easier and more intuitive.

Thanks to everyone who has given us feedback and reported issues! As always, your questions, comments, and feedback are welcome and appreciated.

Below is an outline of the major changes.

Design
a.. The settings, multimedia, and languages sections moved from the application page to different sections in the left-hand toolbar

b.. Settings have been renamed to make more sense and re-categorized based on what device you are using and what the settings do

c.. The “Release Manager” button has been renamed “Deploy” and moved to the lefthand toolbar

d.. Application copy and delete are now in the lefthand toolbar below the modules and forms

e.. In both modules and forms, the case configuration and form configuration are now in separate tabs

f.. The form action buttons have been simplified. The more important buttons, like “edit”, are now much more prominent

g.. Throughout the application builder, the infrequently used advanced features are set aside under clearly marked “advanced” sections

Renaming

We removed some older, overly technical language in favor of more descriptive names. Apologies if it is confusing to switch over – we think this will be better in the long run!

Application Builder:
a.. Chatterbox Option (CommCare Settings) -> Multiple Questions Per Screen

b.. Release Manager -> Deploy

c.. Label (on case details in module) -> Display Text

d.. CommCare Binary (in release manager) -> CommCare Version

e.. Make new build (in release manager) -> Make new version

Form designer:
a.. Data Node -> Hidden Value

b.. Single Select Question -> Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

c.. Multiple Select Question -> Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers)

d.. Add Select Option -> Add Choice

e.. Constraint ID -> Validation Message ID

f.. Constraint Error -> Validation Error Message

Thanks,
Amelia

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Hi,

I've just done some revisions to my form using the new application designer
which is great.

However, it seems that the option to have a 'label', i.e. just some text
that is to be read and doesn't require an answer, has disappeared. All my
'labels' have turned in to text questions with the keyboard showing up.

Can labels be reinstated please as they are rather helpful!

Thanks

Jenny

··· On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:31:31 AM UTC+2, Amelia Sagoff wrote: > > Dear CommCare Users, > > Go to “Applications” on CommCareHQ to check out the new look of our > application builder! > > The redesign was based on a careful review of what we’ve learned over time > both from your direct feedback and from watching users interact with the > application builder. Hopefully you will find creating and editing > applications easier and more intuitive. > > Thanks to everyone who has given us feedback and reported issues! As > always, your questions, comments, and feedback are welcome and appreciated. > > Below is an outline of the major changes. > > *Design* > > - The settings, multimedia, and languages sections moved from the > application page to different sections in the left-hand toolbar > - Settings have been renamed to make more sense and re-categorized > based on what device you are using and what the settings do > - The “Release Manager” button has been renamed “Deploy” and moved to > the lefthand toolbar > - Application copy and delete are now in the lefthand toolbar below > the modules and forms > - In both modules and forms, the case configuration and form > configuration are now in separate tabs > - The form action buttons have been simplified. The more important > buttons, like “edit”, are now much more prominent > - Throughout the application builder, the infrequently used advanced > features are set aside under clearly marked “advanced” sections > > *Renaming* > * > * > We removed some older, overly technical language in favor of more > descriptive names. Apologies if it is confusing to switch over – we think > this will be better in the long run! > > *Application Builder:* > > - Chatterbox Option (CommCare Settings) -> Multiple Questions Per > Screen > - Release Manager -> Deploy > - Label (on case details in module) -> Display Text > - CommCare Binary (in release manager) -> CommCare Version > - Make new build (in release manager) -> Make new version > > > *Form designer*: > > - Data Node -> Hidden Value > - Single Select Question -> Multiple Choice (Single Answer) > - Multiple Select Question -> Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers) > - Add Select Option -> Add Choice > - Constraint ID -> Validation Message ID > - Constraint Error -> Validation Error Message > > Thanks, > Amelia >
6

OK have done. When I wanted to create a new label I couldn't see it in the
list of question options either.

Jenny

··· On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:31:31 AM UTC+2, Amelia Sagoff wrote: > > Dear CommCare Users, > > Go to “Applications” on CommCareHQ to check out the new look of our > application builder! > > The redesign was based on a careful review of what we’ve learned over time > both from your direct feedback and from watching users interact with the > application builder. Hopefully you will find creating and editing > applications easier and more intuitive. > > Thanks to everyone who has given us feedback and reported issues! As > always, your questions, comments, and feedback are welcome and appreciated. > > Below is an outline of the major changes. > > *Design* > > - The settings, multimedia, and languages sections moved from the > application page to different sections in the left-hand toolbar > - Settings have been renamed to make more sense and re-categorized > based on what device you are using and what the settings do > - The “Release Manager” button has been renamed “Deploy” and moved to > the lefthand toolbar > - Application copy and delete are now in the lefthand toolbar below > the modules and forms > - In both modules and forms, the case configuration and form > configuration are now in separate tabs > - The form action buttons have been simplified. The more important > buttons, like “edit”, are now much more prominent > - Throughout the application builder, the infrequently used advanced > features are set aside under clearly marked “advanced” sections > > *Renaming* > * > * > We removed some older, overly technical language in favor of more > descriptive names. Apologies if it is confusing to switch over – we think > this will be better in the long run! > > *Application Builder:* > > - Chatterbox Option (CommCare Settings) -> Multiple Questions Per > Screen > - Release Manager -> Deploy > - Label (on case details in module) -> Display Text > - CommCare Binary (in release manager) -> CommCare Version > - Make new build (in release manager) -> Make new version > > > *Form designer*: > > - Data Node -> Hidden Value > - Single Select Question -> Multiple Choice (Single Answer) > - Multiple Select Question -> Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers) > - Add Select Option -> Add Choice > - Constraint ID -> Validation Message ID > - Constraint Error -> Validation Error Message > > Thanks, > Amelia >
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Hi Jennifer,

However, it seems that the option to have a 'label', i.e. just some text
that is to be read and doesn't require an answer, has disappeared. All my
'labels' have turned in to text questions with the keyboard showing up.

Can labels be reinstated please as they are rather helpful!

I just checked and I am still able to use labels fine. Could you please
"report an issue" from your form, which will give our developers context to
look further into the problem?

thanks,
Cory

··· On Sat, Apr 27, 2013 at 11:25 AM, Jennifer Hall wrote:

Thanks

Jenny

On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:31:31 AM UTC+2, Amelia Sagoff wrote:

Dear CommCare Users,

Go to “Applications” on CommCareHQ to check out the new look of our
application builder!

The redesign was based on a careful review of what we’ve learned over
time both from your direct feedback and from watching users interact with
the application builder. Hopefully you will find creating and editing
applications easier and more intuitive.

Thanks to everyone who has given us feedback and reported issues! As
always, your questions, comments, and feedback are welcome and appreciated.

Below is an outline of the major changes.

Design

  • The settings, multimedia, and languages sections moved from the
    application page to different sections in the left-hand toolbar
  • Settings have been renamed to make more sense and re-categorized
    based on what device you are using and what the settings do
  • The “Release Manager” button has been renamed “Deploy” and moved to
    the lefthand toolbar
  • Application copy and delete are now in the lefthand toolbar below
    the modules and forms
  • In both modules and forms, the case configuration and form
    configuration are now in separate tabs
  • The form action buttons have been simplified. The more important
    buttons, like “edit”, are now much more prominent
  • Throughout the application builder, the infrequently used advanced
    features are set aside under clearly marked “advanced” sections

Renaming
*
*
We removed some older, overly technical language in favor of more
descriptive names. Apologies if it is confusing to switch over – we think
this will be better in the long run!

Application Builder:

  • Chatterbox Option (CommCare Settings) -> Multiple Questions Per
    Screen
  • Release Manager -> Deploy
  • Label (on case details in module) -> Display Text
  • CommCare Binary (in release manager) -> CommCare Version
  • Make new build (in release manager) -> Make new version

Form designer:

  • Data Node -> Hidden Value
  • Single Select Question -> Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
  • Multiple Select Question -> Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers)
  • Add Select Option -> Add Choice
  • Constraint ID -> Validation Message ID
  • Constraint Error -> Validation Error Message

Thanks,
Amelia

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Thanks, we'll follow up soon.

OK have done. When I wanted to create a new label I couldn't see it in
the list of question options either.

I'm not seeing this. I see Label right after "Multiple Choice (Single
Answer)". Can you send a screenshot of what you're seeing?

··· On Sat, Apr 27, 2013 at 12:21 PM, Jennifer Hall wrote:

Jenny

On Wednesday, April 17, 2013 12:31:31 AM UTC+2, Amelia Sagoff wrote:

Dear CommCare Users,

Go to “Applications” on CommCareHQ to check out the new look of our
application builder!

The redesign was based on a careful review of what we’ve learned over
time both from your direct feedback and from watching users interact with
the application builder. Hopefully you will find creating and editing
applications easier and more intuitive.

Thanks to everyone who has given us feedback and reported issues! As
always, your questions, comments, and feedback are welcome and appreciated.

Below is an outline of the major changes.

Design

  • The settings, multimedia, and languages sections moved from the
    application page to different sections in the left-hand toolbar
  • Settings have been renamed to make more sense and re-categorized
    based on what device you are using and what the settings do
  • The “Release Manager” button has been renamed “Deploy” and moved to
    the lefthand toolbar
  • Application copy and delete are now in the lefthand toolbar below
    the modules and forms
  • In both modules and forms, the case configuration and form
    configuration are now in separate tabs
  • The form action buttons have been simplified. The more important
    buttons, like “edit”, are now much more prominent
  • Throughout the application builder, the infrequently used advanced
    features are set aside under clearly marked “advanced” sections

Renaming
*
*
We removed some older, overly technical language in favor of more
descriptive names. Apologies if it is confusing to switch over – we think
this will be better in the long run!

Application Builder:

  • Chatterbox Option (CommCare Settings) -> Multiple Questions Per
    Screen
  • Release Manager -> Deploy
  • Label (on case details in module) -> Display Text
  • CommCare Binary (in release manager) -> CommCare Version
  • Make new build (in release manager) -> Make new version

Form designer:

  • Data Node -> Hidden Value
  • Single Select Question -> Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
  • Multiple Select Question -> Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers)
  • Add Select Option -> Add Choice
  • Constraint ID -> Validation Message ID
  • Constraint Error -> Validation Error Message

Thanks,
Amelia

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