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How to use graphic URLs with Qualtrics Advanced Format files


I'm trying to import a few thousand questions into Qualtrics using the Advanced Formatting option detailed here https://www.qualtrics.com/support/survey-platform/survey-module/survey-tools/import-and-export-surveys/

I would like to be able to bring in an image URL with each question block and have the link display as a graphic. The documentation mentions there is a [[Text]] or [[DB]] – Text/Graphic (Descriptive Block) function but I can't figure out how to call it properly.

I have tried the following : (\n means new line below and there are no spaces)

[[Question:Graphic]] \n https://cdn.britannica.com/s:300x300/55/174255-004-9A4971E9.jpg

where I get a "Error Calling Service" message and

[[Question:DB]] \n https://cdn.britannica.com/s:300x300/55/174255-004-9A4971E9.jpg

and

[[Question:DB:Graphic]] \n https://cdn.britannica.com/s:300x300/55/174255-004-9A4971E9.jpg

However, it is only importing as a text question and not showing the URL as a graphic. The Graphic option for question type is not highlighted after importing (none of the circles are selected till I click something).

Please let me know if you have any suggestions. Thanks!


Solution

  • Import doesn't import images. If you want to import the images into your Qualtrics library, you would have to import them separately by going to Library/Graphics.

    Whether you import them into Qualtrics or not, you need to include the html to display the image in your question. For example:

    [[Question:DB]]
    [[ID:Q1]]
    <img src="https://cdn.britannica.com/s:300x300/55/174255-004-9A4971E9.jpg">