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Dear All,
I am currently using Limesurvey 2.06. I realize that this is a very old version in limesurvey but I do not have another option right now.

I have trouble with a syntax that we want to use to rewrite a variable. We are using a if statement. If FIP1_13 question == A2 -> then variable: Implantaat13=""(should be emptied). Else -> nothing should happen and Implantaat13 should remain the same value as before.

However, this syntax now erases/empties the value of Implantaat13. Am I using the operator syntax wrong or is there another way to rewrite a variable?

Best,

Milton

 

However, this syntax now erases/empties the value of Implantaat13.

Your syntax is currently this (always better to post the exact syntax than a screenshot, as we can work with it):

So what does your syntax do?

1. it checks if FIP1_13 iguals A2.
2. if it does igual A2 you change Implantaat13 to empty.
3. the last part is the tricky one. To check what happens it would be great to have small sample survey.

So if I understand your issue correctly, Implantaat13 is ALWAYS set to empty? Because this wasn't clear from your request.

What happens when you put for the "else" part something like that: "Implantaat13=Implantaat13"?

In my opinion, your syntax should work and not result in an empty Implantaat13 if FIP1_13 is NOT A2. But your version is ancient and not supported anymore. I couldn't even test if this is a bug because I don't have such an old installatin anymore. This version hasn't received bug fixes, security patches or updates for many, many years.

I prefer a different syntax.
{Implantaat13=if(FIP1_13=="A2","",Implantaat13)}

Joffm 

Dear Joffm
Thank you! it works!
I still do not understand why my syntax did not work, might be due to the old version of limesurvey?

Best
Milton

Dear Holch,
Thank you for the reply. I checked and the syntax still gives an empty value regardless of the input.
The syntax from Joffm: {Implantaat13=if(FIP1_13=="A2","",Implantaat13)} works for me!

Best 

Milton

manual.limesurvey.org/Expression_Manager..._Assignment_Operator

It's in the example