What is a .ODKBUILD file?
An .ODKBUILD file is a specific type of file known as an ODK Build Form. It is created using a program called ODK Build, which is part of the Open Data Kit suite of tools. ODK Build is used for designing forms that can be used in various data collection projects.
The content inside an .ODKBUILD file is formatted in JSON, which stands for JavaScript Object Notation. JSON is a way of organizing data into a text format that is easy for both humans and machines to read and write. In the context of an .ODKBUILD file, this JSON-formatted text includes details about the different fields of the form, such as questions and input types, which are displayed when the form is used in ODK Build.
To create an .ODKBUILD file, a user works within the ODK Build application to design their form. Once they are satisfied with the design, they can save their work by choosing the "Save Form to File..." option. This action generates the .ODKBUILD file.
There are several programs that can open and work with .ODKBUILD files: 1. **ODK Build** - This is the primary application for which these files are designed. ODK Build can open, edit, and save .ODKBUILD files. 2. **Text Editors** - Because the content of .ODKBUILD files is in JSON format, any basic text editor can open them. This includes: - **Microsoft Notepad** - A simple text editor included with Windows operating systems. - **Apple TextEdit** - A text editor included with macOS. - **Vim** - An advanced text editor that can be used on various operating systems. - **Google Chrome Text** - A text editor available on Chrome OS. - Other generic text editors available on different platforms or online.
Using these text editors, you can view and manually edit the JSON data if necessary. However, to properly design and utilize the forms as intended, using ODK Build is recommended.
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