If you are not using surveys in your project, another way to collect data is through direct data entry. This method can be used to input data into your REDCap project by the research team, or record data that was collected on paper or on another digital data collection system. You can do this by adding and editing records manually, or importing data with the Data Import Tool.
There are two methods to add records, with automatic numbering and by manually creating record ids. You can change this function under 'Enable optional modules and customizations' in Project Setup.
To add a new record or edit an existing record, click on the Add/Edit Record link on the left-hand menu.
Then click on the Add Record button to add a new record.
To Edit an existing record, click on the dropdown and choose the record you want to edit.
You can also add and edit records from the Record Status Dashboard.
Once you have a new record, you can add data for a record by clicking on the circle across from each corresponding instrument, and below each event.
To add a new record or edit an existing record, click on the Add/Edit Record link on the left-hand menu.
Then put the Record Id you want to use in the empty box next to 'Enter a new or existing Subject ID '
Then click away from the box to create the record. In the Record ID field you can set any validation options, like only allowing numbers or only allowing numbers within a bounded set.
