Show data values in the Participants tab in CDMS

Custom columns can be created to show specific variable values in the Participant overview.

For example:

Manage custom columns

Custom columns can only be created by users with Manage Settings permissions. 

1. Navigate to the Settings page
2. Go to the Other tab. 
3. Click on Manage custom columns in the Participants overview custom columns field.
    
4. A dialog window Manage Custom Columns will show up.
5. Click on Add column. 
6. Select the variable you want to display in the column. Provide the column header name.
7. Click on Save to add the column. If the field has an option group, choose whether the option group values or labels should be shown.

Add a custom column to the Participant overview

In the Participants tab, data entry users are now able to view any custom columns.

To add columns to the Participant list:

1. Click on the cogwheel next to the Filters button
2. Select the newly added column in the columns section:

Note: if the added column does not show immediately, try refreshing your browser. Each user has to select the column to be able to see it.

Currently, you cannot sort the Participants based on custom columns.