Reference Manual > Files > Input file (qpsmrinp)

See Make input file for details on how to create an input file.

This file type contains the information needed to enter data (questionnaires) on a project.

IMPORTANT: For live data input, please make sure that the project includes the following ZZZ session questions:

ZZZSEQ a copy of the original serial number

ZZZRAN for CAPI projects with randomised entries

ZZZUNS the Windows login name used

ZZZDTS the date the session started

ZZZTMS the time the session started

ZZZCNS the name of the computer used

An Input file (.qpsmrinp) contains:

•Key information about this Input file:

oVersion number

oProject file name that it was created from

oUser login name who created it

oDate and time it was created

▪Input options set when the file was created

▪The project entries

▪Any media files needed for a CAPI interview

This is the only file needed for entering data from paper questionnaires or conducting a CAPI interview, plus any image files used.

IMPORTANT: When you create an Input file for data collection you should keep a backup of the project file so that you have a project that relates to any data entered using it.

TIP: No licence is needed to input data for paper or CAPI projects so an Input file can be used by anyone who has access to the free Companion Input software (Windows or Android versions).