'Number' is the measure used for all numeric data to be collected. Use this measure to request numbers from the person filling out the survey. 

Number measure input

The settings to the right of the Measure Builder include the following options:

• Unit - From a list, or a custom unit
• Number format - Number or General
• Number of decimals to show - The number of decimals that will be shown to the reporter
• Use the thousand separator - See the example below.
  • Unchecked - The number will be shown as 2000
  • Checked - The number will be shown as 2 000 (SWE) or 2,000 (ENG)
    

Settings for Number

Unit

The custom unit field supports functions in the same way as labels.

Number - advanced settings 

Additional settings for the Number measure

Allow data missing - Lets the Reporter report that data is missing for a required measure.

• Required: The Reporter must add a numeric answer.
• Required + Allow data missing: The Reporter must add a numeric answer or click “Data missing”.
• Not required: A numeric answer from the Reporter is optional.

Allow data source

Lets the person filling out the survey indicate whether a number is measured, estimated, or from an external source (e.g. an invoice from an electricity company).

Data source options