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| ID | Project | Category | View Status | Date Submitted | Last Update |
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| 20484 | Bug reports | Survey editing | public | 2026-04-13 14:25 | 2026-04-14 23:10 |
| Reporter | gseilhei | Assigned To | c_schmitz | ||
| Priority | none | Severity | minor | ||
| Status | closed | Resolution | duplicate | ||
| Product Version | 6.16.x | ||||
| Summary | 20484: Survey copy functionality removed from survey editor – regression since 6.14+ | ||||
| Description | In previous LimeSurvey versions it was possible to duplicate a survey directly from within the survey editor or via a simplified workflow. This allowed efficient reuse of survey structures including permissions, which is especially important in teaching environments. Since versions ~6.14+, this functionality appears to be removed or significantly changed. Currently, surveys can only be copied via the survey overview, followed by manually selecting and reconfiguring elements. This introduces additional steps, reduces usability, and makes it harder to reuse templates for students or projects. | ||||
| Steps To Reproduce | Schritte zur Reproduktion
Erwartetes Ergebnis Tatsächliches Ergebnis | ||||
| Tags | No tags attached. | ||||
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| Bug heat | 4 | ||||
| Complete LimeSurvey version number (& build) | 6.16.16+260408 | ||||
| I will donate to the project if issue is resolved | No | ||||
| Browser | Chrome / Safari (tritt unabhängig vom Browser auf) | ||||
| Database type & version | 8.0.45-0ubuntu0.24.04.1 | ||||
| Server OS (if known) | Linux web4 6.8.0-107-generic #107-Ubuntu SMP PREEMPT_DYNAMIC Fri Mar 13 19:51:50 UTC 2026 x86_64 | ||||
| Webserver software & version (if known) | nginx/1.24.0 | ||||
| PHP Version | 8.3.6 | ||||
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"Currently, surveys can only be copied via the survey overview, followed by manually selecting and reconfiguring elements." from the survey listing page if you use the action menu for a survey and do copy -> custom copy or copy -> quick copy, what are you expecting to get copied that is not getting copied? |
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Thank you for your response and clarification. Our main concern is not that copying is impossible, but that the workflow has become significantly less efficient compared to previous versions. Previously, it was possible to create a new survey directly based on an existing one within the “create survey” dialog (i.e., using an existing survey as a template). This approach was much faster and more intuitive, especially in teaching scenarios. Current situation: Expected / previous behavior: Use case (important for context): In summary, the previous approach within the creation dialog was significantly more efficient and user-friendly than the current copy-via-overview workflow. It would be very helpful to understand whether this was an intentional UX change or if reintroducing such a template-based creation flow is being considered. |
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| Date Modified | Username | Field | Change |
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| 2026-04-13 14:25 | gseilhei | New Issue | |
| 2026-04-13 14:25 | gseilhei | File Added: Bildschirmfoto 2026-04-13 um 14.25.19.png | |
| 2026-04-14 08:09 | mfavetti | Note Added: 84617 | |
| 2026-04-14 08:09 | mfavetti | Bug heat | 0 => 2 |
| 2026-04-14 08:57 | mfavetti | Category | Accessibility => Survey editing |
| 2026-04-14 09:44 | gseilhei | Note Added: 84633 | |
| 2026-04-14 09:44 | gseilhei | Bug heat | 2 => 4 |
| 2026-04-14 23:09 | c_schmitz | Relationship added | duplicate of 20415 |
| 2026-04-14 23:10 | c_schmitz | Assigned To | => c_schmitz |
| 2026-04-14 23:10 | c_schmitz | Status | new => closed |
| 2026-04-14 23:10 | c_schmitz | Resolution | open => duplicate |