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ODK-X Documentation
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.. _odk-x-introduction:
TL;DR
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ODK-X Tool Suite is a set of free and open-source software designed for data collection, management, and utilization in resource-constrained environments. It offers features like two-way data sync, offline data collection, linked surveys, customizable survey flows, user access control, and more. The suite includes tools like ODK-X Survey for data collection, ODK-X Tables for data curation and visualization, ODK-X Services for data synchronization, and ODK-X Application Designer for building custom applications.


FAQ
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Click here <https://docs.odk-x.org/faq/>`_: to navigate to Frequently Asked Questions
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.. _odk-x-introduction:
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The ODK-X Tool Suite is free and open-source software for collecting, managing, and using data in resource-constrained environments.

In ODK-X developers and data managers can create data management applications that consist of survey forms as well as Javascript-based apps. These allow you to render a fully customizable user interface to gather, manage, and visualize data on an Android device.
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The :doc:`survey-sample-app` walks you through the process of using a basic survey-focused application and submitting data to the server.
The :doc:`tables-sample-app` walks you through the process of using a basic tables-focused application and submitting data to the server.

Frequently Asked Questions
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1. What is ODK-X?
ODK-X, or Open Data Kit-X, is a suite of tools for collecting, managing, and using data in environments with limited resources. It offers customizable data collection applications and data curation tools.

2. What are the key features of ODK-X?
ODK-X features include two-way data synchronization, offline data collection, linked and embedded surveys, data visualization on the device, user access control, and customizable survey flows and appearance.

3. What tools are included in the ODK-X Tool Suite?
The suite includes ODK-X Survey for data collection, ODK-X Tables for data curation and visualization, ODK-X Services for data synchronization, ODK-X Cloud Endpoints for cloud hosting, ODK-X Suitcase for desktop data synchronization, and ODK-X Application Designer for building custom applications.

4. How does ODK-X handle data synchronization?
ODK-X allows two-way synchronization of data between devices and servers, enabling follow-up surveys, pre-filled forms, and offline data collection. Users can manually trigger data sync or sync automatically when an internet connection is available.

5. Can ODK-X tools be used independently?
Yes, ODK-X tools can operate independently, and users can choose to use only the tools they need. For example, for field data collection, one can use ODK-X Application Designer for form creation, ODK-X Survey for data collection, ODK-X Services for data sync, and ODK-X Cloud Endpoints for cloud storage.

6. Is ODK-X available for all devices?
ODK-X mobile applications are currently available for Android devices only.

7. How can I get started with ODK-X?
You can try out ODK-X Survey and ODK-X Tables by following the step-by-step guides provided for basic survey-focused and tables-focused applications. These guides walk you through the process of using the applications and submitting data to the server.


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