Send Typeform surveys through CommCare ODK
Keep mobile compatible workflows moving after every survey submission.
Trigger
New Form Response
Triggers when a respondent completes and submits the form.
Action
Submit Form ODK Compatible
Tool to submit form data using ODK-compatible endpoint for Android client compatibility. Use when submitting XForm data to CommCare. Requires properly formatted XML with metadata including unique instanceID.
Why this helps
Survey data can stall when downstream teams depend on ODK compatible ingestion.
- Supports Android compatible ingestion
- Reduces manual uploads
- Keeps survey processing consistent
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Typeform and CommCare in Notis.
- 2Create the automation and name the survey workflow.
- 3Tell Notis to submit each response through the CommCare ODK compatible endpoint with valid XML metadata.
- 4Choose New Form Response as the trigger.
- 5Select a report channel and test one response.
Questions about this workflow
When should I use ODK compatible submission?
Use it when your CommCare process expects the ODK compatible endpoint and XML format.
Is an instance ID required?
Yes. Your instruction must provide a way to create a unique instance ID for each submission.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Typeform to CommCare. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
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CommCare actions
Recurring trigger
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Submit Form ODK Compatible
Tool to submit form data using ODK-compatible endpoint for Android client compatibility. Use when submitting XForm data to CommCare. Requires properly formatted XML with metadata including unique instanceID.
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