SurfStats eSurvey readme
Introduction
SurfStats eSurvey is an advanced application to conduct surveys that runs on the
Windows Operating System. It is an application for creating, deploying and
tracking responses to surveys conducted over the Internet or a local Intranet.
Installation
Download the eSurvey application from the SurfStats download page (www.surfstats.com/download.asp).
Unzip the downloaded zip file and run setup.exe to start the application
installation. Specify the options you require. After installation you can run
the application by selecting SurfStats eSurvey from the Windows Programs group.
Getting started
- Deign & create a survey questionnaire
The first task to perform with SurfStats eSurvey is to design a survey. Go
to the Manage Surveys screen and click the New Survey button. Fill in the
details and save. Select the survey from the list of surveys and click the
Survey Designer button. The Survey Designer will start up. Add a new section
to the survey by clicking the new section button on the Survey Designer
Toolbar. You must have at least one section in the survey. Add questions to
the relevant sections in the survey. Use the green question buttons on the
Survey Designer Toolbar. Define your survey questions and use the Options
tab on the right to specify answers for the questions. Optionally apply a
stylesheet to your survey to customize the appearance.
- Deploy the survey questionnaire
When you are satisfied with the designed survey, you can now deploy your
survey. You can deploy your survey to a folder or to a web server. You can
also email it.
- Collect & view responses
Finally you can start collecting the responses and view the survey results
and statistics.
System Requirements
Hardware
Intel Pentium or AMD processor (100MHz or better).
At least 64MB RAM
At least 100MB Hard Drive space available for the application.
Note: Operating System used may affect hardware requirements.
Software
Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/2003/XP
Other
Intranet or Internet connection.
Access to a SMTP mail server (Windows/Linux) for collecting responses.
Access to a web server (Windows/Linux) for collecting responses.
CDOSYS or ASPEmail component installed on web server (if Windows).
Formmail script available on web server (if Linux).
Trial version
The trial version can run as the Standard or the Professional Edition. The
trial version limits the number of questions that can be placed on the survey
form to 3 questions. It is further fully functional for 30 days. See the product
details at www.surfstats.com/esurvey
for a breakdown and comparison of features.
Distribution of trial version
The trial version can be distributed freely on condition that it is not
modified in any way.
Ordering
A product license can be purchased from
http://www.surfstats.com/buy.asp
Contact us
You can contact us for more information or for support on our helpdesk at
http://www.surfstats.com/support.asp