In the Design Block step of the test wizard, you 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 for a test. 


NOTE – Anyone with access to projects can create or edit the assigned blinding codes. You do not need to be a company administrator. Use Assigned Blinding Codes can be set as the default blinding code mode for new tests. See Company Default Settings for further details.


See the following:

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 System Default Blinding Code Groups.


Use Assigned Blinding Codes for a Test


To create assigned blinding codes for a 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 – 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


To edit assigned blinding codes for a test:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.


  3. 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.

  4. Click on [OK].

  5. Click on the X to close the window.