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Language-independent configuration options
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Page identifier | Page identifier: The page identifier is used to uniquely identify the page within the system, regardless of language settings. It is particularly used in the browser address bar and for internal links. Therefore it should not contain any blank spaces or special characters. |
Parent page | You can change the level of the page in the page tree and in the navigation. |
Position | You can change the position of the page in the page tree and in the navigation. |
Language-specific configuration options
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Internal page name | Name of the page in the tree view. Can be defined individually for each language version. |
Main template | Template responsible for the overall structure of the page. Usually “main_default”. |
Positioning template | If several content modules have been defined for a page you can define their location with the help of the positioning template. |
HTML title | The HTML titel is the name of page, which is displayed in the browser header. In addition, the HTML title is also used as a label in the website navigation for the link to this page. |
Access control | You can restrict access to the page. Select one of the following options:
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Show in navigation | Depending on the setting the page is either shown or hidden in the navigation. The following options are available:
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Meta keywords | Key terms under which search engines are to find the page. |
URL alias | Optionally definable page name used for the URL of the page in the current language version. Language-specific adjustment of page URLs is particularly important for search engine optimization. |
From EFS 10.5: Meta data (CSS classes) |
TIVIAN customizing feature for Responsive layout websites. |
From EFS 10.5: External link |
TIVIAN customizing feature for Responsive layout websites. |
From EFS 10.5: Show breadcrumb |
TIVIAN customizing feature for Responsive layout websites. |
Referencing Page Modules from Multiple Pages
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Please note: For many page module types, referencing does not make sense. Therefore the referencing feature is only available for selected page module types. For an up-to-date list, please see the Modules from other pages tab in the editing dialog of the respective page. Additional modules can be made available for referencing. If this is necessary, please contact QuestBack support. |
Work Steps
Referencing page modules from multiple pages requires three steps:
Deciding where the global page modules should be placed in the overall structure and modifying the main template accordingly
Creating page modules
Referencing page modules from the desired pages
Defining the Position of Global Page Modules
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Referencing Page Modules from the Desired Pages
Go to the page from where page modules are to be referenced.
Open the Modules from other pages tab.
Tick the “Select” checkboxes for those page modules that are to be displayed.
Confirm by clicking on Save. A reference is now established between the page and the selected page module.
Repeat these steps for all pages where the page modules are to be displayed.
A Detailed Look at Modules
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The following options are available:
Option | Meaning | Standard panel „About us“ page |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | about_us |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | About us |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | cont_headline_text |
Headline | This field contains the section headline. | About us |
Text | Enter the body text of the section in this field. E.g. you can use HTML and CSS to format the text, you can enter images or links. |
Function Module: Lost Account Functionality
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The “Lost account” function module offers the following options.
Option | Meaning | Standard panel “Password recover” page |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | module_password_recover_3 |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview. | Lost account |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_lostaccount |
Mail template for password recovery mail | Mail template used for password delivery. The “Password recovery” mail templates are available. Please make sure that the selected template contains all necessary wildcards. | |
Hint for e-mail address | ||
Message upon successful delivery | This text is displayed once the mail has been sent. |
Function Module: Master Data Category Overview
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The “Master data categories list” function module offers the following options.
Option | Meaning | Standard panel |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_md_view |
Master data category | You can choose from the categories created in the Panel → Master data → Master data categories menu. You can enter an alternative label for each category. | |
Directory for file selection | All asset library directories of the respective panel installation are available. | |
Sort master data categories by | Possible criteria:
Possible sort order:
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Function Module: Display of Private Messages
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The “Display of private messages” function module offers the following options.
Option | Meaning | Standard panel |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | |
Module template | Module-specific template controlling the display of the data provided by the module. Depending on what you wish to display, you select one of the following templates:
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Maximum number of posts displayed | Limits the length of the display per page. Excess posts are displayed on subsequent pages. | |
Sort posts by date | Possible sort order:
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Function Module: Picture Upload for Panelist Profile
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The following setting options are available:
Option | Meaning | Standard panel |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | My_picture |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | My picture |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_profile_picture |
Allow upload of picture 1 | Activates an upload form for the first image. | |
Allow upload of picture 2 | Activates an upload form for the second image. | |
Maximum file size for profile pictures (in kb) | Maximum value for the image size. Please mind: the size of the thumbnails of profile images can be changed in the Website → Panel websites → {Selected language version} menu on the Detail configuration tab | |
Message upon successful change | This text is displayed after successfully uploading an image. |
Function Module: Chat
The “Chat” function module allows to set up chats.
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The “Chat” function module provides the following setting options:
Option | Meaning | Standard panel |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | Chat |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Chat |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_chat |
Assigned section | All chats of the respective language version are available. |
Function Module: Change Data
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The following options are available:
Option | Wildcard | Meaning | Standard panel „Change details“ page |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | change_details | |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Change details | |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_change_details | |
Form configuration | In this field, you choose the appropriate form | Change data form | |
New e-mail address must be entered twice (for confirmation)? | An input field in which the new email address must be confirmed is displayed. | yes | |
New password must be entered twice (for confirmation)? | An input field in which the new password must be confirmed is displayed. | yes | |
Mail template for confirming change of e-mail address | The selected mail template is sent to the panelist’s new e-mail address, to validate the changes.
| Change email confirm | |
Message upon successful change of data | {$change_data.success_message} | In this field, you should enter the message to be displayed once data have been successfully changed. | Your data was changed successfully. |
Function Module: Discussion
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The “Discussion” function module provides the following setting options:
Option | Meaning | Standard panel |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | Discussion |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Discussion |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_discussion |
Assigned section | All discussions of the respective language version are available. | |
Message title is optional | Activates an additional input field where the participants in the discussion can enter a subject header for their posts. | |
Maximum number of posts displayed | Limits the length of the display. There is no page break, excess posts are not displayed. | |
Sort posts by date | Possible sort order:
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Function Module: Downloads
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The “Downloads” function module provides the following setting options:
Option | Meaning | Standard panel |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | Download |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Download |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_download |
Assigned section | All download sections of the respective language version are available. | |
Sort order of files | Possible sorting criteria:
Possible sort order:
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Maximum number of files displayed | Limits the length of the display per page. Excess posts are displayed on subsequent pages. | |
Maximum thumbnail size (pixels) | If you want thumbnails to be displayed, specify a maximum size. If the field is left blank, no thumbnails will be displayed. Up to 300 pixels are possible. |
Function Module: Change E-Mail
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The “Change e-mail” function module offers the following options.
Option | Wildcard | Meaning | Standard panel „Change email“ page |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | change_email | |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Change email | |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | ||
Previous e-mail address must be entered for confirmation? | An input field in which the old email address must be entered is displayed. | ||
New e-mail address must be entered twice (for confirmation)? | An input field in which the new email address must be confirmed is displayed. | ||
Mail template for confirming change of e-mail address | The selected mail template is sent to the panelist’s new e-mail address, to verify the changes.
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Message upon successful change | This text is displayed once the panelists have clicked on the verification link in the confirmation mail. |
Function Module: FAQ List
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The “FAQ list” function module offers the following options.
Option | Wildcard | Standard panel „FAQ“ page |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | FAQ |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | FAQ |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_faq |
Maximum number of entries to be displayed | You can limit the length of the list to a predefined number of FAQ items. This can be particularly useful if you have entered a large number of FAQ items. If you do not wish to limit the number of FAQ items to be displayed, enter “0” or delete the existing value. | 2 |
Show FAQs from list | The FAQ list from which the items are to be included. In the standard panel, only the “main” list is available. | |
Sort order for items | Possible criteria:
Possible sort order:
| Defined sort order - Ascending |
Function Module: Form for Text Search in Modules
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This function module allows to set up a form for text search.
Option | Meaning | Default |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_search |
Template for media display | In this field, you can enter the template that controls how uploaded files are output. The field should be kept empty for text search. | |
Display results using | In this field, you specify the search page which is used to display the results. |
Function Module: Forum
You can use the “Forum” module to embed a forum in a panel page. The module is controlled by the “func_forum” template.
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The “Forum” function module offers the following options.
Option | Meaning | Standard panel |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | Forum |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Forum |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | |
Template for media display | In this field, you can enter the template that controls how uploaded files are output. Images are usually displayed. A download link is available for other file types. | tpl_media_display |
Assigned forum | All forums for the respective language version are available. | |
Display mode | Available options are:
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Topic sort order | Using the drop-down-lists, you can define in which order the topics of a forum should be displayed on the website. Possible criteria:
Possible sort order:
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Thread sort order | Using the drop-down-lists, you can define in which order the threads should be displayed. Possible criteria:
Possible sort order:
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From EFS 10.3: Panelists are allowed to modify the thread-sorting | If the option is activated, the thread sorting is displayed on the website. | Deactivated |
Maximum number of posts displayed per page | Limits the length of the display per page. Excess posts are displayed on the following pages. | |
From EFS 10.1: Maximum number of threads displayed per page | Limits the length of the display per page. Excess threads are displayed on the following pages. In the external view, the pagination feature will be displayed as soon as the number of threads exceeds the limit. | |
Allow anonymous posts | You can permit anonymous posting. If the feature is activated, a checkbox „Anonymous post“ will be displayed on the website. If panelists mark the respective checkbox before submitting their posts, their profiles will not be linked - even if they have explicitly activated sharing of profile data. To prevent abuse, it will of course be logged internally who authored such anonymous posts, and moderators can access this information in the admin area. | Deactivated |
Mail template for thread subscription mail | The subscription feature is activated by selecting a mail template which contains the accompanying text for the notification. Available are templates of the “standard mail” type. The following wildcards can be used:
Once the feature is activated, Subscribe-/Unsubscribe links will be displayed in the forum threads.
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Allow editing | You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow the members of your community to subsequently edit their own forum posts. You can choose among the following options:
When editing is enabled, the panelists will see an Edit icon in their own posts. Moderators and other community members can identify subsequently edited posts via the date of the last change, which is displayed in the post itself on the website and in the list of posts in the admin area. | |
Header for quotes | Where panelists use the “Reply w/ quote” function, the text they are replying to is displayed as a quote in their post. In this field, you can determine whether, and if so, which information is to be displayed in the header line of the quote. In doing so you can use the following wildcards:
Example: On #post_date# #poster_firstname# #poster_name”: is filled with: On January 1, 2008 John Doe wrote: | |
Default title of replies | When a panelist is answering to a post, a default text can be inserted as the title. In this field, you can define this text. You can use the same wildcards as in “Header for quotes”. | |
Style for quotes | You can decide how quotes should be displayed:
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Maximum width of thumbnails | Maximum width in pixels of the thumbnails for the images uploaded by the panelists or the moderators in Pixels. | 100 |
Maximum height of thumbnails | Maximum height in pixels of the thumbnails for the uploaded images, see above. | 100 |
Maximum width of scaled images | Maximum width in pixels. Please mind: A change of this option affects only newly-uploaded images. Existing images are not modified retroactively. | |
Maximum height of scaled images | Maximum height in pixels, see above. |
Function Module: Tell-A-Friend
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The “Tell-a-friend” function module offers the following options.
Option | Meaning | Standard panel „Tell-a-friend“ page |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | tell_a_friend |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Tell-a-friend |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_tell_a_friend |
Maximum number of campaigns displayed | You can limit the length of the list to a predefined number of campaigns. This can be particularly useful if you have a large number of campaigns. If you do not wish to limit the number of campaigns to be displayed, enter “0” or delete the existing value. | 5 |
Sort campaigns by | Possible criteria:
Possible sort order:
| Kampagnenstart - aufsteigend |
Message displayed after successful dispatch | This text is displayed once the invitation mail has been sent. | ready! |
Function Module: Contact Form
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The “Contact form” function module offers the following options.
Option | Meaning | Standard panel „Contact us“ page |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | contact |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Contact form |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_contact_form |
Mail sender | E-mail address from which the requests are sent. You can choose between two options:
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Use CAPTCHA image | From EFS 10.0, you can optionally have a CAPTCHA image displayed.
Please note: If you have activated CAPTCHA, visually impaired users with a screen reader can no longer register. | no |
Message upon successful change | This text is displayed on the contact page once the mail has been sent. | We have received your email and will process it as soon as possible. |
One or optionally more feedback topics and corresponding recipient address | See the following section. |
Adding topics and corresponding recipients
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The “Account balance” function module offers the following options.
Option | Meaning | Standard panel „Account balance“ page |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | account_balance |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Account balance |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_account_balance |
Show entries with zero points? | If this option is enabled, entries that did not affect the account balance will be displayed as well. | |
Number of entries displayed/ page | Limits the length of the display per page. Excess entries are listed on the following pages. | 5 |
Restrict list to entries from last x months | You can restrict the list to entries from recent months. | |
Sort account balance by date | Possible sort order:
| Ascending |
Function Module: Leaderboard
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The “Leaderboard2” function module and the old version “Leaderboard” offer the following options.
Option | Meaning | Standard panel |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_leaderboard2, func_leaderboard |
Headline | This field contains the section headline. | |
Panelgroup | Allows to restrict the leaderboard to a specific group. | |
Number of displayed panelists | Allows to restrict the list to a definednumber of panelists. | 10 |
From EFS 10.3 with Leaderboard2: Sort by | You can choose among a variety of data, as e.g. date of entry, number of bonus points, average rating the panelist received for community content etc. | |
From EFS 10.3 with Leaderboard2: Sort order | Possible sort order:
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Function Module: List of External Studies
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The “List of external studies” function module offers the following options.
Option | Meaning | Standard panel |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | survey_list |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Survey list |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_survey_list |
Maximum number of surveys displayed | Allows to restrict the list to a definednumber of studies. | 3 |
Restrict list to entries from last x months | Allows to restrict the list to a defined interval. | |
Sort order | Possible sort order:
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Function Module: List of Prize Draws Won
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The “List of prize draws won” function module offers the following options.
Option | Meaning | Standard panel „Account balance“ page |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | prize_draws_won |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Prize draws won |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_won_prize_draws |
Number of entries displayed/page | You can limit the length of the list to a predefined number of entries. If you do not wish to limit the number of entries to be displayed, enter “0” or delete the existing value. | 5 |
Restrict list to entries from last x months | You can restrict the list to winnings from recent months. | |
Sort winnings by date | Possible sort order:
| Ascending |
Function Module: List of Featured Panelist Blogs
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The “List of featured panelist blogs” function module provides the following setting options:
Option | Meaning | Standard panel |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | Featured_blogs |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Featured blogs |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_blogs_featured |
Blog section | The blogs from the selected section are available. | |
Sort blogs by | Possible sorting criteria:
Possible sort order:
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Maximum number of blogs displayed | You can limit the length of the list to a specific number of blogs. These are selected according to the criteria specified above. If you do not wish to limit the number of blogs to be displayed, enter “0” or delete the existing value. |
Function Module: Quit Membership Form
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The “Quit membership” function module offers the following options.
Option | Meaning | Standard panel „Quit membership“ page |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | quit_membership |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Quit membership |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_quit_membership |
Panel status after quitting membership | You can define the status to be assigned to panelists after they submit the form. The setting applies to the respective language version. Please note: Once panelists have been assigned the status “Deleted” you will no longer be able to access their data. You should therefore structure the quitting process in such a way that you still have access to data such as the reason for quitting before the panelists are finally deleted. In the standard panel such panelists who quit their membership are assigned the status “Inactive”, for example. | inactive |
Save reason for quitting in master data variable | The reason for quitting is saved in a master data item. | m_yquit: Reason for quitting panel |
Message upon successful deregistration | Is displayed upon successful deregistration. | Your membership in this panel has ended. |
Function Module: News
You can use the “News” function module to create panel pages specifically for news items or to incorporate news sections in panel pages. News items are maintained via a separate GUI.
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The “News” function module offers the following options:
Option | Meaning | Standard panel "News" |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | news |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | News Teaser |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_news |
Maximum number of news items displayed per page | Once the maximum number has been reached there will be a line break. | 2 |
Show news from list | The news list from which the news items are to be included. Those lists to which news items have been assigned are available – in the standard panel this only applies to the “main” list. | main |
Sort news by | Possible criteria:
Possible sort order:
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Function Module: Panelists Online
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The “Panelists online” function module provides the following setting options:
Option | Meaning | Standard panel |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | Panelists_online |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Panelists online |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_panelists_online |
Panelists can see themselves in the list | If this option is activated, the logged-in panelist can see himself in the list. | |
Maximum number of entries to be displayed | Limits the length of the display. If the number of active panelists exceeds this maximum number, those displayed depends on the sorting criteria. | |
Sort panelists by | Possible criteria:
Possible sort order:
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Function Module: Panelist Blog
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The “Panelist blog” function module provides the following setting options:
Option | Meaning | Standard panel |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | Blog |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview. | Blog |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_blog |
Template for media display | In this field, you can enter the template that controls how uploaded files are output. Images are usually displayed. A download link is available for other file types. | tpl_media_display |
Blog section | All blog sections of the respective language version are available. | |
Maximum number of posts displayed per page | Limits the length of the display per page. Excess posts are displayed on subsequent pages. | |
Mail template for thread subscription mail | The subscription feature is activated by selecting a mail template which contains the accompanying text for the notification. Available are templates of the “standard mail” type. The following wildcards can be used:
Once the feature is activated, Subscribe-/Unsubscribe links will be displayed in the blogs.
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Maximum width of thumbnails (in pixels) | Maximum width of the thumbnails for the images uploaded by the panelists or the moderators. | 100 |
Maximum height of thumbnails (in pixels) | Maximum height of the thumbnails for the uploaded images, see above. | 100 |
Maximum width of scaled images | Maximum width in pixels. Please mind: A change of this option affects only newly-uploaded images. Existing images are not modified retroactively. | |
Maximum height of scaled images | Maximum height in pixels, see above. |
Function Module: Change Password Facility
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The “Change password facility” function module offers the following options.
Option | Meaning | Standard panel „Change password“ page |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | change_pwd |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview. | Change password |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_change_password |
Previous password must be entered for confirmation? | The previous password must be entered again. | yes |
Message upon successful change | This text is displayed once the change has been saved. | You have changed your password successfully. |
Function Module: Recover Password Functionality
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The “Recover password” function module offers the following options.
Option | Meaning | Standard panel “Password recover” page |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | password_recovery |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview. | Password recovery |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_password_recover |
Mail template for password recovery mail | Mail template used for password delivery. The “Password recovery” mail templates are available. Please make sure that the selected template contains all necessary wildcards. | Password recovery |
Hint for e-mail address | ||
Hint for security question | ||
Message upon successful delivery | This text is displayed once the mail has been sent. | |
Hint for passwort | ||
Message upon successful update |
Function Module: Bonus List and Redemption
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Optionally, you can allow your panelists to name an alternative recipient address for a bonus. E.g. they can name their place of employment, or the address of friends who are to receive the bonus as a present. For this purpose, the alternative address is queried via a dedicated field in the bonus redemption form, stored in context of the specific redemption process and listed in the column „Altern. recipient“ in detail view and export. The feature requires special programming, it is not implemented in the standard panel. If you are interested, please get in touch with your QuestBack contactour support. |
Options
The “Bonus list and redemption” function module offers the following options.
Option | Meaning | Standard panel „Redeem points“ page |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | redeem_points |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Redeem points |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_redemption |
Bonus category displayed at start | When the bonus list is opened either the entire list (All) or one of the bonus categories can be displayed. If you want a certain bonus category to be displayed at the start, you can select it here. If no category has been selected the entire list will be displayed. | |
Offer vouchers only from lists that still have unused voucher codes | Prevents further vouchers of a voucher bonus type from being redeemed if all available vouchers have been used. We recommend the use of this function if you are using the option for automatic sending of vouchers. | yes |
Minimum number of points for redeeming bonuses | By entering a minimum number of points you can ensure that only panelists who have this amount of points can redeem bonuses on the respective page. Please note that panelists with less points will then generally not be able to use the respective bonus list: No differentiation is made between new panelists and panelists who had a higher number of points in the past, but who have redeemed points in the meantime. If you do not wish to enter a minimum number of points, enter “0” or delete the existing value. | |
Mail template for confirmation mail | The selected mail template will be sent to the specified recipient every time a panelist redeems bonus points. Alternatively, it may be sent to the panelists themselves to confirm the redeeming of points.
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Confirmation mail recipients | In this field, specify to whom the mail template selected above is to be sent. | |
The following fields should be displayed for bank payments | It is up to you to decide which bank details should be used.
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Validation of bank code number | You can define your own Regex check to validate the bank code. E.g. to validate against an 1 to 10 digit sized number you can specify the following expression: ^([0-9]{1,10})$ | |
Validation of account number | You can define your own Regex check to validate the account number. I.e. to validate against an 1 to 10 digit sized number you can specify the following expression: ^([0-9]{1,10})$ | |
Store entered data for bank payments in selected master data variables and use master data variables for preselection | Activate this option if you want to store the entered details and use them to prefill the form for future payments. If you use this option, create appropriate master data (data type: text) and select these from the drop-down lists in the field “The following fields should be displayed for bank payments”. |
Function Module: Send Private Messages to Panelists
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The “Send private messages to panelists” function module offers the following options.
Option | Meaning | Standard panel |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_messages_send |
Message header is optional | If this option is activated, the panelists can leave the “Subject” field blank. | |
Mail template for messages | Mail template for defining the accompanying text for the e-mail. Available are templates of the “standard mail” type. The following wildcards can be used:
Please note that first name and name are only filled in, if the sender has made these data publicly available. Furthermore, the address variables of the receiving panelist can be inserted via the usual wildcards. | Message from panelist to panelist |
Confirmation message for message dispatch | Your message was sent. |
Function Module: Profile Options
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The “Profile options” function module provides the following setting options:
Option | Meaning | Standard panel |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | Profilesettings |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Profile settings |
Modul template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_profile_settings |
The following options will be shown to panelists | In this field, you specify which profile options will be shown to the panelists. The following options are available:
You can define the labels for the selected options yourself. | |
Message upon successful change | This text is displayed after successfully changing the settings. |
Function Module: Profile Search
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The “Profile search” function module provides the following setting options:
Option | Meaning | Standard panel |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | Profile_search |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Profile search |
Modul template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_profile_search |
Profile form configuration | In this field, you select the desired form. Only forms of the “Profile” type are available. | |
Limit search to language version(s) | In this field, you define which panelists can be found with the search tool The following options are available:
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Include panelists with the following panel statuses in results lists | Use the select box to select those statuses which it makes sense to display. In principle, you can select all panel statuses except for “deleted”. | |
Only show profiles if search criteria have been entered | If this option is activated, no panelists will be displayed until a panelist enters search criteria and starts a search. This means that the complete list may never be displayed. If this option is not activated, the complete list will be displayed unless the panelists specify search criteria. Please note: The use of this option can improve the performance of the installation. The constant opening of the complete panelist list puts unnecessary strain on the server. | |
Maximum number of profiles displayed per page | Limits the length of the display per page. Excess profiles are displayed on subsequent pages. | 80 |
Profile sort order | Specify which variable is to be used for defining the sort order. The following variables are available:
Possible sort order:
| 80 |
Function Module: Panelist Ratings
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The “Panelist ratings” function module provides the following setting options:
Option | Meaning | Standard panel |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | Give_stars |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Give stars |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_panelist_rating |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Give stars |
Number of points a panelist can award per transaction | A range of values can be defined. | |
Variable containing the number of remaining points of a panelist | Master data variable containing the number of points left for a panelist to award. | m_starcredit |
Variable containing the sum of points awarded by other panelists | Master data variable containing the number of points a panelist has received from other panelists. | m_starsreceived |
Variable containing the number of awards a panelist has received | Master data variable containing the number of awards to a panelist, i.e. every time the panelist receives points the value of this variable is increased by 1. | m_starcount |
Message displayed when step was successfully executed | This text is displayed after successfully awarding points. |
Function Module: Quick Poll
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The “Quick poll” function module offers the following options:
Option | Meaning | Standard panel |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | Give_stars |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Give stars |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_panelist_rating |
Display quick poll | An active, existing quick poll is selected for the respective language version according to the following criteria:
Please note:
| Last created and active poll |
Static quick poll | If the display option „Always use the static quick poll selected below“ has been selected, you may choose an existing active poll from this drop-down list. This poll will always be displayed. |
Function Module: Registration Form
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The following options are available:
Option | Meaning | Standard panel „Registration“ page |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | registration |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Registration |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_registration |
Panel status assigned during registration | You can choose which panel status you wish to assign to candidates after the registration page has been submitted. | admitted temporarily |
Way of entry | Way of entry that is assigned to candidates if they do not have keys from a specific invitation campaign or tell-a-friend campaign. The default setting is “Please select”. As long as you do not change this setting, the way of entry “Default” will be assigned. | Please select |
Registration is only possible with a valid code. | When this function has been activated, only candidates who have accessed the panel via a link with a way of entry and an active key can open the registration form. The registration page is not visible to other visitors. | no |
From EFS 10.1 for Social Insight Connect: Automatic Facebook registration (no opt-in) | Activate this option if you want new panelists to register via Facebook authentication without opt-in process. If this option is activated, the following six fields are superfluous and will therefore be hidden (Form configuration, New e-mail address must be entered twice, New password must be entered twice, Confirm privacy policy? Use CAPTCHA image, Automatically login after successful registration). | no |
Form configuration | In this field, you choose the appropriate form. | Registration form |
New e-mail address must be entered twice (for confirmation)? | An entry field in which the new e-mail address must be confirmed is displayed. | yes |
New password must be entered twice (for confirmation)? | An entry field in which the password must be confirmed is displayed. | yes |
Confirm privacy policy? | An entry field is displayed where the candidate must expressly agree with the privacy policy. | yes |
Use CAPTCHA image | You can optionally have a CAPTCHA image displayed. Please note: If you have activated CAPTCHA, visually impaired users with a screen reader can no longer register. | no |
Automatically login after successful registration | ||
Mail template for welcome mail | The selected mail template is sent to the candidate.
| Welcome mail |
Add panelist to master data survey sample | If you choose “Determine automatically”, the active master data survey will be selected. Otherwise, this must be done manually every time another master data survey is activateds. | |
Mail template for invitation to master data survey | The selected mail template is sent to the panelist.
| Master data invitation mail |
Text on successful registration | In this field, you should enter the message to be displayed once registration was successful. | Thank you for joining the panel! |
Function Module: Report Form
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The “Report form” function module offers the following options.
Option | Meaning | Standard panel “Report Post” page |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Report Post |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_report_form |
Mail sender | E-mail address from which the requests are sent. Use the wildcard #u_email# to insert the e-mail address of the panelist. | |
Message upon successful change | This text is displayed on the contact page once the mail has been sent. | We have received your email and will process it as soon as possible. |
Feedback topic and corresponding recipient address | See Chapter "Function Module: Contact Form". |
Function Module: Survey List
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The “Survey list” function module offers the following options.
Option | Meaning | Standard panel „My home“ page |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | survey_list |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | Survey list |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_survey_list |
Maximum number of surveys displayed per page | Once the maximum number has been reached there will be a line break. | 3 |
Sort surveys by | Possible criteria:
Possible sort order:
| Number of required participants outstanding - Descending |
In the “To-do list” module: Maximum thumbnail size (px) | If nothing is set, thumbnails are not available. The maximum value is 300. |
Function Module: Teaser
This function module, newly introduced in EFS 10.3, allows to set up teasers for forums, blogs and discussions.
Option | Meaning | Default |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_teaser |
Headline | This field contains the section headline. | |
Source | In this field, you specify the community content to be teasered:
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Selection | In this field, you select the specific forum, blog section or discussion section. | |
If forum or blog are selected: Element | In this field, you can specify which elements should be displayed:
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Number of elements | The number of elements should be restricted. | |
Sort by | Possible criteria:
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Sort order | Possible sort order:
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Rating option | In this field, you can specify how unrated posts should be handled:
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Link | To generate clickable links into the forum, blog or discussion for the teaser, the page identifier of the target page should be inserted into this field. | |
Page module | To generate clickable links into the forum, blog or discussion for the teaser, the reference name of the template on the target page should be inserted into this field. |
Function Module: Search for Text in Modules
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This function module allows to set up a search page with search form and results list.
Option | Meaning | Default |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_search |
Template for media display | In this field, you can enter the template that controls how uploaded files are output. The field should be kept empty for text search. | |
Modules available in search | In the drop-down list, you can select the content types which should be covered by search. The content types selected in the menu Global configuration are available. A further restiction in this module is specific to this module. | |
Maximum number of search results | Maximum number of results to be displayed in the “All results” list per content type. | |
Maximum number of search results in summary | Maximum number of results to be displayed in the summary per content type. |
Function Module: To-do List
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The “Random file selection” function module offers the following options.
Option | Meaning | Standard panel |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_random_files |
File selection type | Available options are:
| Random selection (once per session) |
Directory for file selection | All asset library directories of the respective panel installation are available. | |
Permitted file types | Available options are:
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Maximum number of files to be picked | If you do not wish to limit the number of files, enter “0” or delete the existing value. |
Function Module: Random Number Draw
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The “Random number draw” function module offers the following options.
Option | Meaning | Standard panel |
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Reference name for template | Name that can be used to trigger the module in positioning templates. | |
Page module title | Name of the module in the page’s module overview | |
Module template | Module-specific template that controls how data provided by the module are displayed. | func_random |
Random number generation type | Available options are:
| Random selection (once per session) |
Maximum random value (default value: 100) | If you do not enter anything the default value 100 will be set. |