--- title: Getting Started Creating Your First Survey description: The Ripple Survey Creator enables users to design enhanced screening and survey forms with complex display logic and robust inclusion criteria. 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[EnrollNow Knowledge Base](https://support.enrollnow.io/en/knowledge-base?hsLang=en) 2. [Survey Creator](https://support.enrollnow.io/en/knowledge-base/survey-creator?hsLang=en) July 26, 2025 # Getting Started Creating Your First Survey ### **Ripple Survey Creator** The **Ripple Survey Creator** enables users to design **enhanced screening and survey forms** with **complex display logic** and **robust inclusion criteria**. These surveys can be used for both **internal participant screening** and **external data collection** via web-based forms. ### **Key Features of the Ripple Survey Creator** **1. Advanced Survey Logic** - Supports **complex display logic**, allowing questions to appear based on participant responses. - Enables **custom inclusion criteria**, ensuring that only qualified participants proceed through specific sections. **2. Flexible Survey Use** - **Internal Screening:** Used by researchers to assess participant eligibility. - **External Forms:** Can be shared externally via a web-based link for participant self-completion. **3. Participant Profile Integration** - Survey questions can be linked to the **Participant Profile Card**, ensuring relevant data is automatically stored. - Completed surveys are saved directly under the **"Forms"** tab on the participant's profile for easy access and tracking. **Benefits of Using Ripple Surveys** ✅ **Streamlined Participant Screening** – Automate the identification of eligible participants. ✅ **Efficient Data Collection** – Collect responses digitally and link them directly to participant records. ✅ **Improved Organization** – Maintain all survey data in a central location under each participant’s profile. By leveraging the **Ripple Survey Creator**, users can create dynamic, logic-driven surveys that enhance both **internal research processes** and **external participant engagement**. ### **Building a Basic Survey in Ripple** Follow these steps to create a **basic survey** using the Ripple Survey Creator: **1. Access the Survey Creator** - Navigate to the **Study Settings** (**red**) page. - Click on the **Survey Creator** (**green**) tab. ![](https://support.enrollnow.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/support.ripplescience.comhcarticle_attachments5224429315597.png) **2. Create a New Survey** - Click the **"Add New Survey"** button. - In the **"Survey Name"** box, enter a name for your survey. ![](https://support.enrollnow.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/support.ripplescience.comhcarticle_attachments5224380346253.png) **Tip:** - You can **duplicate** an existing survey within the same study. - You can also **copy** a survey from one study into another. ![](https://support.enrollnow.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/support.ripplescience.comhcarticle_attachments5224645429645.png) **3. Start Designing Your Survey** - Go to the **Survey Designer** tab (**red**). **Important Note:** - **First Name** and **Last Name** questions are **automatically populated** in your survey and linked to their respective participant variables. - These fields are **required** and must be included in the final survey. ![](https://support.enrollnow.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/support.ripplescience.comhcarticle_attachments5224964702093.png) **4. Add Questions to Your Survey** - Open the **"Toolbox"** panel. - Select a **question type** to add to your survey. (For more details, refer to the **S[urvey Question Types](https://21554971.hs-sites.com/en/knowledge-base/survey-question-types?hsLang=en)**[article.)](https://21554971.hs-sites.com/en/knowledge-base/survey-question-types?hsLang=en) ![](https://support.enrollnow.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/support.ripplescience.comhcarticle_attachments5225029346701.png) **5. Edit Question Properties** - Click on a question and open the **"Properties"** panel (**purple**). - Edit the following fields: - **"Name"** (**red**) → Internal reference for the question ([used for logic](https://support.ripplescience.com/hc/en-us/articles/360059525912-How-To-Use-Logic-in-Surveys) and [UTM codes](https://support.ripplescience.com/hc/en-us/articles/4416809056141-How-to-Track-Recruitment-Campaigns-with-Webform-Tracking-Tags-UTM-codes)). - **"Title"** (**green**) → The question text visible to participants (can also be edited directly in the survey). ![](https://support.enrollnow.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/support.ripplescience.comhcarticle_attachments5225092723469.png) **6. (Optional) Link Survey Variables** - Choose a **"Survey Variable"** from the list of **Ripple participant variables** (e.g., demographics, contact info, custom variables). - **Why link variables?** - Responses will automatically populate participant profiles. - **For external forms** → You must include **First Name** and **Last Name** for a **URL to generate**. - **For internal forms** → At least **one** variable must be linked to a **Ripple Survey Variable** for the form to save. ![](https://support.enrollnow.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/support.ripplescience.comhcarticle_attachments5225269031949.png) **7. Repeat Steps for Additional Questions** - Continue adding and configuring survey questions as needed. **8. (Optional) Add Survey Logic** - Use survey logic to **customize behavior, appearance, and content** based on participant responses. **9. (Optional) Style Your Survey** - Customize your survey by: - Adding a **logo or images** - Adjusting **navigation buttons** - Creating **customized thank-you messages** **10. Save Your Survey** - Click the **"Save Survey"** button in the **Survey Designer** tab. - **This step is required** to retain any changes. **11. Test Your Survey** - Click **"Test Survey"** (**red**) to preview how it works. - OR choose **"Open as Live Survey"** (**green**) to test it in real-time as an internal or external form. ![](https://support.enrollnow.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/support.ripplescience.comhcarticle_attachments5225457334285.png) **12. Deploy Your Survey** - Once saved, your survey can be used as: - An [**internal form**](https://support.ripplescience.com/hc/en-us/articles/360059939231-How-To-Use-Internal-Surveys)(within Ripple). - A **publicly visible external survey** (accessible via a shareable URL). 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