The latest update to RedJade allows you to change the default blinding codes from 4-digit to 3-digit or enter codes manually and create custom blinding codes for a test. You can change the system default blinding codes for new tests. This update all also allows you to add sample details for a project.


See the following:



Change System Default Blinding Code Groups

Previously, blinding codes were 4-digits. With this update, you can specify the default blinding codes in the ADMIN section as 3-digit, 4-digit or enter codes manually. Upon changing the default blinding codes, the previous ones are archived. Any projects using the archived codes are not affected, but if additional samples are added to a previously created project, the new set of codes are used. 


Also in the Blinding Codes section you can change or delete codes, change the name of the blinding code bucket or create a custom list of codes. 


NOTE – You must be set up as a company administrator in RedJade to change, edit or create custom blinding codes.



Change Blinding Codes From 4-Digit to 3-Digit

  1. From the ADMIN section, select SETTINGS from the left navigation menu.



  2. Select the BLINDING CODES tab along the top of the page.



  3. Click on the ellipses icon in the upper-right corner and select Reset to Default 3-Digit Blinding Codes.



  4. Click on [YES] to archive the 4-digit codes.


The 3-digit codes display.



Edit Blinding Codes

  1. From the ADMIN section, select SETTINGS from the left navigation menu. Then select the BLINDING CODES tab along the top of the page.


  2. Click on [EDIT] next to the Blinding Codes field you want to change.



  3. Change the blinding codes, as desired. Values can be alphanumeric.


  4. To change the name of the blinding code bucket, complete the Name field to the left of the Blinding Codes field.


  5. To cancel, click on [UNDO CHANGES].



  6. Click on [SAVE].

    NOTE – Codes cannot be repeated across multiple samples. If a code is deleted that is already in use for a project, the code will not work in the project.


Create a Custom List of Blinding Codes

  1. From the ADMIN section, select SETTINGS from the left navigation menu. Then select the BLINDING CODES tab along the top of the page.


  2. Click on [CREATE] in the upper right corner of the window.

    The Name and Blinding Codes fields open empty.



  3. Complete the Name field. Blinding Code Buckets are ordered in RedJade alphanumerically.


  4. Complete the Blinding Codes field with the custom codes. Values can be alphanumeric.



  5. Click on [SAVE].

    NOTE – You must have at least three blinding codes in order to save.


View Archived Codes

  1. From the ADMIN section, select SETTINGS from the left navigation menu. Then select the BLINDING CODES tab along the top of the page.


  2. Click on the ellipses icon in the upper right corner and toggle Show Archived Blinding Codes on.


    Archived codes display, highlighted in red.


    NOTE – Archived codes cannot be restored.




Create or Edit Assigned Blinding Codes for a Test


In the Design Block step of the test wizard, you now have the option to use assigned blinding codes for a test, which assigns a fixed code to each serve of each sample. In addition, you can edit the blinding codes from a test. When you export blinding codes, the assigned blinding codes display in a spreadsheet format. 


NOTE – Anyone with access to projects can create or edit the assigned blinding codes. You do not need to be a company administrator.



Create Assigned Blinding Codes for Test

  1. Create a new test or open an existing test.


  2. In the Design Block step, check Use Assigned Blinding Codes at the top of the form.


    RedJade assigns default codes to each sample each time it is served.

    BEFORE


    AFTER


    NOTE – Codes are displayed as 3-digit or 4-digit based on your company's settings. Codes are pulled from all available 3-digit or 4-digit codes, not from a specific bucket. To change the company's default setting, go to Blinding Codes in the ADMIN section. See Change Blinding Codes From 4-Digit to 3-Digit above.


    NOTE – When importing designs in the "Assigned" mode, use only the sample identifier defined in the sample list (1, 2, 3...). The blinding codes automatically populate once the design block is imported.



Edit Assigned Blinding Codes for a Test

  1. Create a new test or open an existing test.


  2. From the upper-right corner of the form, select EDIT BLINDING CODES from the ACTIONS drop-down list.

    NOTE – Use Assigned Blinding Codes must be checked.


    An Edit Blinding Codes window opens, with each code editable.


  3. Complete the edits, as desired, using alphanumeric values, then click on [SUBMIT]. Each sample code must be unique.


    NOTE – Blinding codes can only be repeated when the sample is on a separate repetition or is used on a separate questionnaire.


  4. If editing blinding codes after data collection has started, a Delivered Servings window open with two options:


    Choose Yes, update all codes to update codes for all subjects that have started data collection, as well as any new participants.

    Choose No, only update codes for new participants to update codes only for new participants that have not started data collection. The codes for subjects that have already started data collection will not be affected.


  5. Click on [OK].


  6. Click on the X to close the window.


Export Blinding Codes

  1. From the Test Dashboard, open the drop-down menu next to the gear icon, and select Export Blinding Codes.



  2. On the Blinding Codes window, click on DOWNLOAD BLINDING CODES.



  3. Click on the link to download the file.



  4. Open the downloaded file.


    The data that displays is representative of the assigned blinding codes. 




Change the System Default Blinding Codes for New Tests


The system default setting is to use RedJade Dynamic blinding codes. You can change the default setting to use your own assigned blinding codes for all new tests.


NOTE – You must be an administrator to change the default blinding codes setting. 


  1. From the ADMIN section, select SETTINGS from the left navigation menu.



  2. Select the COMPANY DEFAULTS tab along the top of the page.



  3. Under Blinding Codes, select Assigned Blinding Codes to change the system default value.





Add Details to a Sample in a Project

When creating a new project, you can now add sample details, such as sample description and production dates, when creating a sample list. 



Add Sample Details From the Project Wizard

  1. From the Projects section, click on [CREATE] to begin the Project Wizard.


  2. In the Details step, complete the Project Name and the Project Description (optional), then click on [NEXT].



  3. In the Samples step, complete the Report Name field and click on [ADD] to add a sample.


    The sample is added, with the Sample Details displaying on the right.



  4. Complete the Sample Details, as desired.


  5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to add more samples and details.


    Select a sample to display its associated details to the right. The Sample Details window always corresponds to the highlighted sample. Any details added are automatically saved.


  6. To delete a sample, click on [DELETE] above the Sample Details window.


  7. Once complete, click on [SAVE & EXIT] or click on [NEXT] to continue with the project wizard. 

 

Add or Edit Sample Details From the Test Dashboard

  1. From the Test Dashboard, click on [SHOW SAMPLES] in the upper-right corner of the form.



  2. Select a sample to open the Sample Details window.




  3. Complete the sample details, as desired, then click on [SAVE].

    NOTE – Any sample details can be added or edited here at any time, even if data collection has been completed. Any sample detail changes display in raw data and topline exports as a separate tab labeled Sample Details.