Rank Order Question Type:

Our most-requested question type is being released with four different question format options: Selectable Drag & Drop, Drag & Drop Order, Numeric Rank Order, and Drop Down Order. Each type can be used with text or images. See screenshots below for examples:

Selectable Drag & Drop:

Drag & Drop Order:

Numeric Rank Order:

Drop Down Order:

HTML Formatting for Option Items and Matrix Rows:

By popular demand, we’ve added the option to add basic HTML styling to question item options and matrix rows. This means you can now do things like make one answer bold or a different color, add a line break within a matrix row, etc.

Multi-Language survey Preview:

Survey Admins and Editors can now preview their surveys in each language for which the survey is set. The survey will automatically preview based on the language chosen in the edit mode.

Enhancements:

• Survey workflow has been optimized to work with a larger number of pages and conditional logic.

• Several performance increases were made regarding how user data is loaded, which should increase overall performance of the application.

• Sorting lists can now be done by clicking on the column headers.
• Several IE10 compatibility issues have now been resolved. Checkbox v6 should now fully support Internet Explorer 10.

Bugs Fixes:

• Attempting to edit a survey that contains quotes in the name should no longer prevent the survey from being edited in the future.

• Fixed several encoding issues while viewing individual responses. This was preventing the view response page from loading correctly.

• Printing a response in Firefox or IE should now print the full response, not just the first page.

• Survey Administrators should no longer be able to complete a response for a deleted survey.

• Application should no longer throw an error when attempting to reset a password.

• Folder names can now contain up to 50 characters. This was preventing upgraded accounts from being able to edit folder names.

• Exporting a style should now export a file with the styles name instead of CheckboxStyleTemplate.

• Slider Item with Images should no longer cover the description text for the slider.

• Fixed the size of several dialogs to allow the ability to save the content within the dialog.

• Deleted objects should no longer appear in the universal search.

• Resolved several timeline issues which were preventing certain objects in the timeline from appearing.

Check out this simple demo for a sample of our new rank order with images questions: http://marketing.checkboxonline.com/Rank-Demo.aspx.

Rank order with images is now available to all Checkbox Online (hosted) paid and trial accounts. Server customers will receive access to version 6.1, including the rank order question type, html options for question text update, and more within the next few days. Stay tuned to our blog and our customer support announcement forum for more details.

I did a quick search for “spring cleaning” in my own cluttered inbox and I’m embarrassed to admit that I had search results showing up from 2008. I am officially an email hoarder. The clean-up doesn’t stop with email, either. We each have our own personal online empires to keep track of. In addition to email we have to organize our web-based photos, calendars, documents, contact lists, and yes, even our online surveys.

This spring, why not take a few minutes each day to tidy up your Checkbox account? Below are a few tips for keeping your Checkbox surveys and users safe and clutter-free:

1. Organize surveys into folders. Whether it’s by region, date, or some other category, establish a folder system that works for your organization. If you have multiple users accessing surveys and reports, be sure everyone is in the loop as to what belongs where.

2. Organize users into groups. Implementing user groups makes tasks like sending targeted survey invitations and setting access permissions for a group of users quick and hastle-free.

3. Make sure your user data is up-to-date. When uploading a list of users that already existing within the User Manager, Checkbox gives you the option to update existing user data, such as user roles, group memberships, and profile properties. This feature makes is easy to keep your user data current. Another way to update user data is to send a survey to existing users that includes a Profile Property Updater item. This item allows registered Checkbox users to update their own user information.

4. Export all surveys and responses and create backups. This should really be done on a regular basis to avoid having to do it all at once (most likely during spring cleaning time!). Backing up survey and response data is especially important if you have multiple users accessing surveys. If someone accidentally deletes a survey, you want to make sure you have a copy somewhere safe.

5. Filter surveys by keywords like “test”, “sample”, “example”, “copy” or other words that may indicate inactivity. These might be good candidates for removal. Remember to always export and backup copies of surveys before deleting.

Click here for more Checkbox tips and how-to’s >>

Checkbox version 6.1 has been released for all Checkbox Online hosted accounts. The server version will be released within 1-2 weeks – please stay tuned for details. The newest version includes several new high-demand features and a number of enhancements and bug fixes:

Rank Order Question Type:

Our most-requested question type is being released with four different question format options: Selectable Drag & Drop, Drag & Drop Order, Numeric Rank Order, and Drop Down Order. See screenshots below for examples of each. The Rank Order question type will first be released for text-only options, followed shortly by the option to add images.

Selectable Drag & Drop:

Drag & Drop Order:

Numeric Rank Order:

Drop Down Order:

HTML Formatting for Option Items and Matrix Rows:

By popular demand, we’ve added the option to add basic HTML styling to question item options and matrix rows. This means you can now do things like make one answer bold or a different color, add a line break within a matrix row, etc.

Multi-Language survey Preview:

Survey Admins and Editors can now preview their surveys in each language for which the survey is set. The survey will automatically preview based on the language chosen in the edit mode.

Product Tour:

New users will be greeted with a click-through product tour that will point out the highlights and major features of Checkbox 6. The tur can be disabled at any time by clicking the “X” in the upper right corner. It can be re-enabled by clicking the Product Tour link in the application footer.

Enhancements:

• Survey workflow has been optimized to work with a larger number of pages and conditional logic.

• Several performance increases were made regarding how user data is loaded, which should increase overall performance of the application.

• Sorting lists can now be done by clicking on the column headers.
  
• Several IE10 compatibility issues have now been resolved. Checkbox v6 should now fully support Internet Explorer 10.

Bugs Fixes:

• Attempting to edit a survey that contains quotes in the name should no longer prevent the survey from being edited in the future.

• Fixed several encoding issues while viewing individual responses. This was preventing the view response page from loading correctly.

• Printing a response in Firefox or IE should now print the full response, not just the first page.

• Survey Administrators should no longer be able to complete a response for a deleted survey.

• Application should no longer throw an error when attempting to reset a password.

• Folder names can now contain up to 50 characters. This was preventing upgraded accounts from being able to edit folder names.

• Exporting a style should now export a file with the styles name instead of CheckboxStyleTemplate.

• Slider Item with Images should no longer cover the description text for the slider.

• Fixed the size of several dialogs to allow the ability to save the content within the dialog.

• Deleted objects should no longer appear in the universal search.

• Resolved several timeline issues which were preventing certain objects in the timeline from appearing.

Checkbox Version 6 Overview

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT – Register Here

This 30-min webinar compares the major version differences between Checkbox 5.6 and Checkbox 6, including new and enhanced features such as:

• Survey Manager UI
• Recent Activity Timeline
• Live Search & Filter
• Favorite Surveys
• Help Tool Tips
• Survey Editor Preview
• Single Response Printing

This webinar is recommended for existing Checkbox users who recently patched or will be patching to version 6 from version 5.6.

Space is limited. Click here to register for the “Checkbox Version 6 Overview” webinar

Rank Order Question Type:

Our most-requested question type is being released with four different question format options: Selectable Drag & Drop, Drag & Drop Order, Numeric Rank Order, and Drop Down Order. See screenshots below for examples of each. The Rank Order question type will first be released for text-only options, followed shortly by the option to add images.

Selectable Drag & Drop:

Drag & Drop Order:

Numeric Rank Order:

Drop Down Order:

HTML Formatting for Option Items and Matrix Rows:

By popular demand, we’ve added the option to add basic HTML styling to question item options and matrix rows. This means you can now do things like make one answer bold or a different color, add a line break within a matrix row, etc.

Multi-Language survey Preview:

Survey Admins and Editors can now preview their surveys in each language for which the survey is set. The survey will automatically preview based on the language chosen in the edit mode.

Enhancements:

• Survey workflow has been optimized to work with a larger number of pages and conditional logic.

• Several performance increases were made regarding how user data is loaded, which should increase overall performance of the application.

• Sorting lists can now be done by clicking on the column headers.
  
• Several IE10 compatibility issues have now been resolved. Checkbox v6 should now fully support Internet Explorer 10.

Bugs Fixes:

• Attempting to edit a survey that contains quotes in the name should no longer prevent the survey from being edited in the future.

• Fixed several encoding issues while viewing individual responses. This was preventing the view response page from loading correctly.

• Printing a response in Firefox or IE should now print the full response, not just the first page.

• Survey Administrators should no longer be able to complete a response for a deleted survey.

• Application should no longer throw an error when attempting to reset a password.

• Folder names can now contain up to 50 characters. This was preventing upgraded accounts from being able to edit folder names.

• Exporting a style should now export a file with the styles name instead of CheckboxStyleTemplate.

• Slider Item with Images should no longer cover the description text for the slider.

• Fixed the size of several dialogs to allow the ability to save the content within the dialog.

• Deleted objects should no longer appear in the universal search.

• Resolved several timeline issues which were preventing certain objects in the timeline from appearing.

Before:

No border settings leave buttons looking flat…

Settings:

Give the border a substantial width (3px-5px) and set the border type to “Outset”.

After:

The added border gives the buttons a 3D appearance, making them easier for respondents to locate and enhancing the overall look of your survey!

Click here for more Checkbox tips and how-tos >>

The terms governing account renewal are as follows:

For Customers that have an annual subscription, the initial term of this Agreement (“Initial Term”) will begin on the Effective Date and will end one year from the Activation Date. This Agreement will automatically renew for successive one-year periods (each a “Renewal Term”) beginning at the end of the Initial Term, unless Customer provides written notice of termination not less than thirty (30) days before the end of the Initial Term or current Renewal Term, as applicable. Applicable pricing, including monthly minimum fees, will continue unchanged from the previous term unless Vendor notifies Customer of changes in pricing at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or current Renewal Term, as applicable. 

Please see our Checkbox Online Service Level Agreement for the full terms governing your account.

What does this mean for you?
Checkbox Online customers on a monthly plan will not be affected by this change.

If you  purchase a new Checkbox Online annual account or renew your existing annual account on or after April 1, 2013, you must provide notice of cancellation in writing (by email to sales@checkbox.com or by letter to Checkbox Survey, Inc., 44 Pleasant Street, Suite 110, Watertown MA 02472) 30 days prior to your account renewal date if  you wish to terminate your account. If we do not receive your cancellation notice by the cancellation deadline, your account will automatically renew. We will charge your credit card on file if you previously paid by credit card, or invoice you if you previously paid by check or wire.

Credit Card Discount:

If you would like to set your annual account up to auto-renew on a credit card, please email sales@checkbox.com. Customers who take advantage of our automatic credit card billing will receive a 5% discount on their annual account fees, provided that payment is made with a valid credit card on or before the account renewal date. Customers with an invalid or expired credit card will not be subject to the discount unless they provide a valid card on or before the account renewal date.

If you have any questions, please contact your account manager or sales@checkbox.com.