Think Hard mode

Metaforms comes with your very own AI deep-thinker.

Think Hard Mode – a toggle designed for those moments when your survey logic gets truly complex, and you need AI that doesn't just rush through but carefully plans its next move.

What is Think Hard Mode?

When enabled, Think Hard Mode lets Metaforms’ AI slow down and reason through the most challenging parts of survey programming — giving you more structured, reliable, and production-ready outputs.

You'll find the toggle inside the Generate / Edit with AI panel in your XML editor.

When to Enable Think Hard Mode:

Use it when working with:

• Complex multi-question validations e.g. multiple interdependent rows requiring unique logic

• Advanced styling/scripting tasks e.g. inserting JS/CSS for layout refinements or conditional hiding

• Nested loops or hidden logic layers e.g. MaxDiff, Conjoint, or any repeated structure with conditional display

• Any other complex scenarios where you think there needs to be deeper thinking.

Think Hard Mode in Action

A Before/After example of using Think Hard Mode for a MaxDiff Question to help you understand it's power.

Without Think Hard Mode

The AI focuses on getting you a quick structure — but may miss advanced validation or styling nuances.

With Think Hard Mode

Notice the difference — deeper validations, cell-level JS customizations, and structured loop logic ready for live deployment.

Where to Find It?

1. Navigate to any question in your XML tab

2. Click Generate/Edit with AI