Type 16: Capture Image — SmartSurvey Docs

Question Type

16 Capture Image Media *CAPTUREIMAGE

CAPI-only question type that activates the device camera and captures a photo directly within the survey. The captured image is stored as a file reference attached to the submission. Commonly used for shelf audits, outlet photos, product visibility checks, or any fieldwork task requiring visual evidence. No scripting expression is available as the response is an image file, not a numeric or text value.

Type ID 16

Directive *CAPTUREIMAGE

Category Media

Script Definition

script definition (.q)

-- *CAPTUREIMAGE opens the device camera for the interviewer to take a photo.
-- The image is saved and attached to the interview submission automatically.
*QUESTION Q16 *CAPTUREIMAGE
Q16. Take a photo of the product shelf.

Use in Expressions

expressions

-- No expressions available for *CAPTUREIMAGE.
-- CAPI-only; response is an image file reference, not a numeric or text value.

*CAPTUREIMAGE activates the device camera at the point the question is displayed. The interviewer takes the photo and the image is automatically attached to the submission — no manual file upload is required.

Functions only in CAPI (tablet/phone) mode. Will not appear or function in CAWI (web) surveys. Ensure fieldwork devices have a working camera and sufficient storage.

Use for outlet audits, shelf visibility checks, or capturing respondent consent forms as visual evidence alongside the interview data.