Import an existing code frame
If you already have a code frame (coding plan) from previous projects or external sources, the R3M platform allows you to import it directly. This saves time and ensures consistency across studies.
Step-by-step process
1. Prepare your code frame file
- Your code frame should be in Excel format.
- Clearly structure your file:
- Main themes (e.g., 100, 200, 300) as titles or categories.
- Ideas/sub-themes (e.g., 101, 102, 103) as specific codes under each theme.
- Avoid including subtotal or NET groupings in the file; these should be calculated during data processing.
Example structure
| Code | Theme/Idea |
|---|---|
| 100 | Texture |
| 101 | Doesn't like the texture |
| 102 | Too runny/too liquid texture |
| 103 | Too light/too thin texture |
| 104 | Too oily texture |
| 200 | Scent |
| 201 | I do not like the smell |
| 202 | Chemical smell |
2. Upload the code frame
- In your thematization project, select the option to Import a code frame.
- Upload your Excel file.
- Indicate where the data is located:
- Tab name
- Row where the code frame starts
3. Platform integration
- The platform will read your file and generate the code frame accordingly.
- You can then review, edit, or adapt the imported code frame as needed (rename, delete, add themes/ideas).
tip
Make sure your code frame is well-structured and clearly labeled before importing. This will ensure a smooth integration and accurate coding.
File format reminders
- Use clear, descriptive codes and labels.
- Do not include subtotal or NET groupings—these can be added during data processing after coding.
- If you need to group themes (e.g., "USAGE" combining Texture + Scent + Usage/Application), do this in your analysis, not in the code frame file.
Importing an existing code frame helps maintain consistency and speeds up the thematization process, especially for recurring studies or standardized research topics.