Step 4: Configure Coding

Set how the AI generates your code frame.

Code frame structure:

• Flat (default) — Single-level codes (1, 2, 3, ...)

• Hierarchical — Nested codes with sub-codes (1, 1.1, 1.2, 2, 2.1, ...)

  • If selected: choose max depth (2-5 levels) and sub-code format (numeric "1.1" or alphanumeric "1A")

Code generation strategy (choose one):

Special codes:

• Include "Other" — Adds a catch-all "Other" code for responses that don't fit any category

• Include "None" — Adds a "None of the above" code

Multi-coding:

• Allow multiple codes per response (toggle)

  • When OFF: Each response gets exactly 1 code

  • When ON: Choose max codes per response (2-10)

  • Use this when responses cover multiple themes

Code numbering:

For each question, you can set where code numbering starts:

• If the question has pre-coded options (e.g., a multiple choice question with 8 options), the system auto-sets the start number to 9 (after the pre-codes)

• You can adjust this manually — useful when your analysis tool expects specific numbering

• The input only accepts positive whole numbers (minimum 1)

Generate Code Frames when ready. The AI generates codes for each question — this may take a minute.