Aborting batch element based on computer.platform

laurataglioni — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:49:03 GMT

I am trying to run an experiment that should only be done on computer devices, so I’m trying to include something in my script to prevent participants with mobile or tablet devices from entering the study. Since I am running a series of scripts, I currently have a batch element that lists the various files used in the experiment. I tried to add “/ onscriptbegin = [if (computer.platform == "ios" || computer.platform == "and") script.abort(); ]”, but I am somehow still able to access the experiment from iOS and Android devices.
What can I add so that Inquisit will filter through participants’ computer devices like so:
- If computer.decive is “mac” or “win”, access study
- If compiter.device is “and” or “ios”, exit study.

This is the entire batch element I am running:
<batch all>
/ groups = (1 of 1)
/ groupassignment = random
/ file = "consent_task_questionnaires.iqx"
/ file = "modified_trust_instructions.iqx"
/ file = "treasure_hunt_game.iqx"
/ file = "feedback.iqx"
/ onscriptbegin = [if (computer.platform == "ios") script.abort(); if (computer.platform == "and") script.abort(); ]
/ onscriptend = [
if (batch.all.currentscript == "modified_trust_instructions.iqx") {
   parameters.playerAvatar = values.avatar;
} else if (batch.all.currentscript == "treasure_hunt_game.iqx") {
        parameters.avatarNeutral = values.avatarNeutral;
   parameters.avatarLow = values.avatarLow;
   parameters.avatarHigh = values.avatarHigh;
    }
]
</batch>

Thank you!

RE: Aborting batch element based on computer.platform

Dave — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:49:03 GMT

+x[quote]

[b]laurataglioni - 4/1/2025[/b]
I am trying to run an experiment that should only be done on computer devices, so I’m trying to include something in my script to prevent participants with mobile or tablet devices from entering the study. Since I am running a series of scripts, I currently have a batch element that lists the various files used in the experiment. I tried to add “/ onscriptbegin = [if (computer.platform == "ios" || computer.platform == "and") script.abort(); ]”, but I am somehow still able to access the experiment from iOS and Android devices.
What can I add so that Inquisit will filter through participants’ computer devices like so:
- If computer.decive is “mac” or “win”, access study
- If compiter.device is “and” or “ios”, exit study.

This is the entire batch element I am running:
<batch all>
/ groups = (1 of 1)
/ groupassignment = random
/ file = "consent_task_questionnaires.iqx"
/ file = "modified_trust_instructions.iqx"
/ file = "treasure_hunt_game.iqx"
/ file = "feedback.iqx"
/ onscriptbegin = [if (computer.platform == "ios") script.abort(); if (computer.platform == "and") script.abort(); ]
/ onscriptend = [
if (batch.all.currentscript == "modified_trust_instructions.iqx") {
   parameters.playerAvatar = values.avatar;
} else if (batch.all.currentscript == "treasure_hunt_game.iqx") {
        parameters.avatarNeutral = values.avatarNeutral;
   parameters.avatarLow = values.avatarLow;
   parameters.avatarHigh = values.avatarHigh;
    }
]
</batch>

Thank you!
[/quote]

Create a script that checks the relevant properties and calls the script.abort() function if applicable. Run that script as the first in your batch.

[code]<block platformCheck>
/ onblockBegin = [
    if (computer.platform == "ios" || computer.platform == "and") {
        return script.abort(true);
    }
]
</block>[/code]

with

[code]<batch all>
/ groups = (1 of 1)
/ groupassignment = random
/ file = "platformcheck.iqx"
/ file = "consent_task_questionnaires.iqx"
/ file = "modified_trust_instructions.iqx"
/ file = "treasure_hunt_game.iqx"
/ file = "feedback.iqx"
/ onscriptend = [
    if (batch.all.currentscript == "modified_trust_instructions.iqx") {
        parameters.playerAvatar = values.avatar;
    } else if (batch.all.currentscript == "treasure_hunt_game.iqx") {
        parameters.avatarNeutral = values.avatarNeutral;
        parameters.avatarLow = values.avatarLow;
        parameters.avatarHigh = values.avatarHigh;
    }
]
</batch>[/code]

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