Multi-Option elements require a definitive "1 from n" answer selection from the evaluating user, where n is any number greater than 1. The result may be selected manually or injected by a specific plug-in result.
In contrast to Checkpoint elements with their Yes / No labels, there is no validation setting for the Multi-Option item choice option labels. When a checklist template editor adds Multi-Option items, a custom label text for each added result option has to be defined. This label is the only decision criteria evaluators will have to make their choice.
Multi-Option elements have two essential purposes: First of all they are suitable for mere information requests from the evaluating user. Furthermore, they are the perfect companion for the creation of dynamic content switches. Whenever a checklist has to provide several evaluation paths that depend on a specific test result or user choice, providing a set of triggers as Multi-Option choices allows making different branches of the checklist template available or unavailable.
Please refer to the conditions section for further details on the possibilities for dynamic content definition.
During checklist evaluation procedures, the selected option does not take effect on the PASSED or FAILED status of the overall checklist, since there is no right or wrong, true or false definition for the options. However, as long as there are Multi-Option items without user selection within a checklist project, the status will always be NOT FINISHED.
Please use the links provided below to directly jump to the details sections regarding available property setting options for Multi-Option elements:
•Formatting the element description text with RayQC markup tags
•Adding a help file that may be opened within an external viewer
•Plug-ins can be added to use external script or executable logic for evaluation purposes.
•Conditions regarding the actual availability of the item itself (according to the general requirements for condition usage)
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Tip: The result of Multi-Option elements can be selected as decisive condition for the availability of checklist groups and items. Please refer to the conditions section for details! |
Checklist Viewer display of a Multi-Option element with the drop-down selector control expecting the result choice. The background color may be grey or white due to the alternating schema of the group elements.
Multi-Option elements as they are displayed within the Checklist Editor interface. The background color may be white, light orange or orange due to the selection and hover state of the element.