NIPO ODIN Version 5.17
*REC
System
NIPO CATI only
Purpose
Records (parts of) interviews.
Syntax
*REC [[pos]L<length>|<pos>] ["Filename"]
Description
With this command it is possible to record parts of an interview or even the whole interview. This command can be used at:
- The beginning of a line. When used at the beginning of a line a data field must be specified. This data field is used to storing the answers after coding. Specifying
*REC at the beginning of a line using a data field specification starts recording; specifying *REC without a data field specification ends recording. Recording also automatically stops at the end of the script. - As a question option. Only the question is recorded; recording stops automatically at the next question.
Recorded answers are saved to the B-file (surveyB file). These answers can be coded in the same way as the regular O-file, using the NIPO Coding Module or Nfield Code. Note that recordings take approximately ½ MB of disk space per minute.
"Filename"
Optional parameter to provide an alternative filename for the recording, when it is saved in the dialer's recording folder. No path needs to be specified. When a filename is specified, the following applies:
- The recording is not stored in the B-file.
- The extension can be freely set, but the encoding of the recording is decided by the dialer.
- When the
*REC command is reissued within the interview (for example because it is placed in an *INIT block) it is up to the dialer whether the original recording is replaced or appended is dependent on the dialer (configuration) in use.
Remarks
- To record (parts of) interviews, a dialer is required.
- For recordings started at the beginning of a line, recordings are not automatically restarted when following up an appointment. If you require to record the entire interview, place the
*REC command with data field specification in an *INIT block.
Arguments
pos
This is the start of the data field where the data is written in the U-file.
length
This is the length of the data field.
Example 1
*QUESTION 1 *CODES 648
We would like to record your answers. Do you agree?
1: Yes
2: No *GOTO 2
*REC 649L20
*QUESTION 2
Recording of the interview starts here.
Example 2
*REC 648L20
*QUESTION 1 *CODES 668
Do you own a dog?
1: Yes
2: No
*QUESTION 2 *OPEN 669 *IF [ Q1 , 1 ]
What is the name of your dog?
*QUESTION 3 *CODES 670
Do you own a cat?
1: Yes
2: No
*REC
*QUESTION 4
This question is no longer recorded.
In this example, the answers on questions 1, 2 and 3 will be recorded and saved in the B-file.
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