Configure Rating Column to use True/False scale

Configure Rating Column to use True/False scale

Overview of Rating Column configuration screen

Image of True/False resultsWhen the Rating Column is configured to use the True/False rating scale, the following rating statistics will be displayed:

  • The current Overall Rating Percent
    (Positive Vote % – Negative Vote %)

  • True/False tool tip with the following information:

    • Overall Rating Percent
    • Positive Response Statistic
    • Negative Response Statistic
    • Total Ratings Submitted

The following steps require you to have accessed the New Column settings screen, and selected Bamboo Rating as the column type.

Expanded image of the configuration options available when the True/False radio button is selected
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1. Click the True/False radio button.


2. Select an Identification Type from the drop down menu.

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  • Green Checkmark/Red X

  • Words (Action buttons with customizable text for the Positive and Negative labels.)


3. Enter the text to be displayed when users mouse over each icon in the Positive and Negative labeled fields.

NOTE: If the Words Identification Type is selected, these values will appear on the buttons.
Example : Yes and No

Configure Ratings column to use the 5-Star rating scale

Configure Ratings column to use the 5-Star rating scale

Overview of Rating configuration settings

Ratings_Grid.pngWhen 5-Star is selected as the scale for the Rating Column the ratings statistics available to users will be determined by your selection of :

  • Current User Rating vs Average Rating

    &

  • Authenticated vs Anonymous ratings
    Return to the Overview of Ratings configuration for more information on Anonymous Ratings

The following steps require you to have accessed the New Column settings screen and selected Bamboo Rating as the column type.

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1. Click the 5-Star radio button under Rating Scale Size


2. Select the Star Skin from the drop down menu. The selected color schema will be visible in the preview section


3. By default, users rate content using whole stars. To change this setting click Allow Half-Star Ratings


4. The selections under Stars will display determine what stars represent to users:
Current User Rating:

  • Displays shaded stars representing the authenticated users rating.

  • If the user has not rated the content, or if Allow Anonymous Rating is selected, the rating stars will display without shading.

  • The Current Rating Average will be displayed next to the stars as text

Average Rating:

  • Stars will be shaded to reflect the Current Rating Average on page load.

  • Current Rating Average text is not displayed.

Users will see their current rating, the average rating, and the total number of ratings submitted as tooltip text when they mouse over the icons.


5. If Current User Rating was selected as the Star display mode, use the drop down selector to define how many decimal places between 0 -5 will be displayed.

NOTE: The selector will be hidden if Average Rating was selected as the Star display mode.

Overview of Rating configuration settings

Understanding the Rating Count Column

Understanding the Rating Count Column

After Rating Column is created in the desired list, library or site page, two columns are created and displayed:

  • Rating Column
  • Bamboo Rating: Count column

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Bamboo Rating is the original column that you added to the list, library or page and configured. Bamboo Rating: Count stores the number of ratings that have been submitted. This column can be included in views, and it can be used to sort, filter or search. The name of the column is based on the name that you give to Bamboo Rating.

In the example above, Rating Column is named Rate This Training, so the Count column is named Rate This Training: Count. This ensures that if you have multiple instances of Rating Column within a single list, library or page, each column will have a unique name.

Reset ratings

Reset ratings

Return to Overview of Configuration

ResetRating.pngSpecified users known as Rating Administrators can reset individual item ratings. This feature can be helpful when an item has changed or has been modified, for example: when a new version of a document has been uploaded. These users and this option are available when you add Rating Column to a list or library and check the Allow Individual Item Ratings to be Reset option. These users do not have to have elevated permissions; they just need to be added to the configuration. This icon will only show up when that option is configured.

This feature can be helpful when an item has changed or has been modified, for example: when a new version of a document has been uploaded. When users who are selected as Rating Administrators view the Rating Column in the List View or Item Display Form, they see a red icon to the right of the ratings. Click the icon and a message prompts to ensure this is what you want to do.
Msg.pngClick OK to reset all ratings for that item.

Changing the column’s settings also automatically resets the ratings. For example, if the column currently uses the True/False rating control, but you modify it to use the 5-Star rating control instead, the ratings will be reset.

See also:

Configue Ratings column to use a 10-Point rating scale

Release Notes for Rating Column

Release Notes for Rating Column

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WSSv3/MOSS SharePoint 2010 SharePoint 2013
Release Notes Release Notes Release Notes
Microsoft ended mainstream support for SharePoint 2007 in October 2012. See Microsoft’s Lifecycle Support Policy.
At that time, Bamboo stopped enhancements to our SharePoint 2007 product line, but continues to provide support and bug fixes to customers with active support contracts until October 2017. Previously purchased licenses will continue to function after October 2017, but support for these products will end, and no additional bug fixes will be provided beyond that time. Bamboo plans to cease selling new licenses and annual support contacts for its SharePoint 2007 products in October 2016 to ensure customers will be eligible to receive support for at least one year after purchase.
Microsoft plans to end mainstream support for SharePoint 2010 in October 2015. See Microsoft’s Lifecycle Support Policy. At that time, we will stop any enhancements for our SharePoint 2010 product line but will continue to provide support and bug fixes for our SharePoint 2010 products to customers with active support contracts until October 2020. Previously purchased licenses will continue to function after October 2020, but support for these products will end, and no additional bug fixes will be provided beyond that time. Bamboo plans to cease selling new licenses and annual support contacts for its SharePoint 2010 products in October 2019 to ensure customers will be eligible to receive support for at least one year after purchase.

Bamboo Solutions has also begun releasing Bamboo Apps to the SharePoint Store, for additional details, see the SharePoint Apps & Mobile products page where you can get the latest info about each of our Apps as they release to the Microsoft Store.

A separate installation package and license key is required for SharePoint 2013 deployment. For additional details, review the following knowledge base articles:

Understanding Bamboo Releases:

  • Bamboo offers Trial, Basic and Premium support.
    • Free Trial support expires after 30 days.
    • For more information about Basic and Premium support, please see the Support Plans page.
    • There may be a fee to upgrade from a major version to another.

See Also:

Also see our support video:
* How to Find the Version of your Bamboo Custom Column for SharePoint 2013

Overview of the Rating Column configuration screen

Overview of the Rating Column configuration screen

RatingsBar.pngBamboo Rating Column is a custom column type that can be added to a List or Library to allow users to rate content.

When using Rating Column keep these things in mind:

  • Rating Column can be used to rate SharePoint Site pages
  • You can set up one of three types of ratings
  • If you change from one type to another, your ratings will be reset
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Function

1. From the List Settings menu click Create column, then enter the Column Name


2. Select the Bamboo Rating radio button. The screen will refresh.


3. Use the radio buttons to select the Rating Scale Size from the following options:

The screen will refresh to expose the configuration fields appropriate for your selection


4. Decide whether anonymous users or authenticated users only will be able to rate content

Do not Allow Anonymous Ratings is the default setting

  • In this mode Anonymous users cannot rate content, but they will be able to view the average rating.

  • Ratings from Authenticated users are stored, ensuring that there is only one rating per user. Users can modify their ratings at any time.

OR

Check the Allow Anonymous Ratings check box to allow both Anonymous and Authenticated users to rate content.

  • User information is not maintained in this mode; just the number of ratings and the average rating, making the feedback anonymous from all users.

  • Users can rate content an unlimited number of times.


5. Allow Individual Ratings to be Reset
This option which is not selected by default, allows designated users the ability to reset ratings for a specific item.
Use the People Picker and Check Name functions, to add Ratings Administrators


6.
Expand About Custom Column to see version information for the column
See the  Release Notes for additional information on your release

Overview of Rating Column

Overview of Rating Column

Bamboo Rating enables SharePoint users to rate content within Lists and Libraries. Users can also view the ratings for content in a tooltip.

Add Bamboo Rating as a new column to the desired List or Library. Choose the rating control you prefer:
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Decide whether anonymous or authenticated users can rate content. Anonymous users can rate as many times as they want. Authenticated users can only rate one time, but they can update their rating at any time. Then decide whether individual item ratings can be reset by selecting a Ratings Administrator.

Once the column is added to the list or library, users can begin rating content.

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Bamboo Rating can also be added to site pages to rate pages as well: Simply add Bamboo Rating as a new column to the Site Pages Library, then add the Bamboo Rating Web Part to each page within the library. Bamboo Rating displays the rating control right on the site page.

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See also:

Migrating the Rating Column from SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint 2013

Migrating the Rating Column from SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint 2013

Be sure you have at least the Minimum SharePoint 2010 Product Release (shown in the table below) installed before migrating. If not, upgrade your Bamboo product release before migrating. For more information, see Upgrading your Bamboo Web Part. Also, the target SharePoint 2013 farm requires at least the Minimum SharePoint 2013 product release shown.

Icon-WarningIMPORTANT: When migrating from SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint 2013, the Database Attach Upgrade Method is the only method supported.

Minimum SharePoint 2010 Product Release 10.1.43 Minimum SharePoint 2013 Product Release 10.1.54.2013
Database Attach Upgrade Method
Issues The Rating Column migrates without any errors or additional steps required.
Resolution N/A

Localize Bamboo Applications or Custom Columns

Localize Bamboo Applications or Custom Columns

Overview of the localization process for Bamboo Products

Bamboo applications and custom columns are slightly different than web parts when it comes to localizing/translating. The user interface isn’t confined to a web part, but can exist as site definitions or other custom pages. For example, the configuration of a Bamboo custom column is within the SharePoint list settings area.
The text strings that require translation are located in different files than the strings that appear in a web part.

Changing the language or text for an application or custom column is a multi-step process:

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About the Language Files

Text displayed in a Bamboo application may be included in one or both of the following locations:

  • Provisioning Resources. These resources are located in the 12, 14, or 15 “Hive”, in the Resources folder. The number of the Hive depends on the version of SharePoint you are using (e.g., SP2007 has a 12 Hive, SP2010 has a 14 Hive, and SP2013 has a 15 Hive). 14Hiveresources.jpg

    The Bamboo.*.resx files include text used in site features, site definitions, list definitions, and other provisioning resource elements. Any changes you make in these files will apply to new product instances only.

  • Application/Runtime Resources. These are also located in the 12, 14, or 15 Hive, but in the CONFIGResources folder.The Bamboo.*.resx file in the CONFIG folder is different than the one included in the Resource folder.14HiveCONFIGResources.jpg This one includes text used in application pages, custom site menu actions, navigation elements, and other runtime resources. Any changes you make will apply to new and existing product instances only.

In each location, there may be multiple versions of Bamboo.*.resx files with identical content. The different files are provided for English (en-US), German (de-DE), French (fr-FR), and Spanish (es-ES). The content of all files is in English until you translate it to your language. If your site is configured to use a language that does not have a corresponding Bamboo product .resx file, copy an existing file and rename it to include the culture name for that language pack. For example, create a file for Italian by saving the default file as Bamboo.[Product].it-IT.resx. Make your changes to this new file. If your site is configured to use a specific language but you do not have a culture-specific file, the product will use the default Bamboo.[Product].resx file instead.

Icon-WarningIMPORTANT: If you customize one of the default resource files provided with the product, your changes will be overwritten when you upgrade.

To avoid losing customizations, copy the customized file to a different location (not the same folder) before upgrading. After the upgrade is finished, compare the new file with your customized file to incorporate any new entries. Then copy the merged file to the Resources folder. Culture-specific files created for languages that are not provided with the product will not be overwritten during an upgrade, but you still need to incorporate new resource entries.

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Editing text in resource files

Icon-WarningIMPORTANT: Before making any changes, back up your original file to a different folder.

To change text in a resource file, open it in a text editor and locate the text you want to change. Editable text is usually found between the <value></value> tags, as shown in the screen shot below. Do not modify the data tag. If you want to remove text completely, delete only the text; do not delete the <data> or <value> entries from the file, or the server will display an error message. In the example below, the editable text is highlighted in gray.

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When you are finished with your changes, save the file and copy it to the appropriate Resources *folder on *all Web front-end servers in your SharePoint farm. Follow the instructions below to make your changes take effect.

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Applying Language File Updates

To apply changes to Provisioning Resource Files:

If you modified the provisioning resources file, apply your changes by restarting Web services with the following command on all Web front-end servers.

iisreset

NOTE: changes to provisioning resources affect new instances of the Bamboo product only; existing instances of the product are not updated.

To apply changes to Application/Runtime Resource Files:

If you modified the application/runtime resources file, apply your changes by executing the following stsadm command on all Web front-end servers. This command copies the updated resource file to the App_GlobalResources folder of each Web application. Changes apply to existing product instances and any new instances you create.

stsadm -o CopyAppBinContent

NOTE: Changes apply to EXISTING product instances AND any new instances you create.

How to Use a Bamboo Rating Column in a List or Library

How to Use a Bamboo Rating Column in a List or Library

After Rating Column is added to the desired list or library, you can begin rating content right away.

When no ratings have been submitted yet, the rating control has no value.

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If a particular user has not submitted a rating yet but other ratings have been submitted, the rating control is blank, but a summary of the rating statistics is displayed next to the rating control.

True/False Rating Statistics: The rating statistics for the True/False rating control are displayed as the current overall rating percent. The percent is calculated by subtracting the percent of users who selected the False control (red Thumbs Down, red X, etc.) from the percent of users who selected the True control (green Thumbs Up, green Checkmark, etc.) This percent can be negative (displayed in red) or positive (displayed in green). hw41i-2010-using7.jpg
5-Star Rating Statistics: The rating statistics for the 5-Star rating control are displayed as the current average rating. hw41i-2010-using8.jpg
10-Point Rating Statistics: The rating statistics for the 10-point rating control are displayed as the current average rating. hw41i-2010-using9.jpg
Additional rating statistics are available in the form of a tooltip.

True/False: The True/False tooltip displays the following information:

  • Overall Rating Percent
  • Thumbs Up Statistics (the name for Thumbs Up is what you configured for the Positive Label)
  • Thumbs Down Statistics (the name for Thumbs Down is what you configured for the Negative Label)
  • Total Ratings Submitted
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5-Star: The 5-Star tooltip displays the following information:

  • Overall Rating Average
  • Current User’s Selection
  • Total Number of Ratings Submitted
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10-Point: The 10-Point tooltip displays the following information:

  • Overall Rating Average
  • Current User’s Selection
  • Total Number of Ratings Submitted
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To change your rating at any time, simply click the new desired rating selection.

How to Use Rating Column on a Page

How to Use Rating Column on a Page

Use Rating Column with the Bamboo Rating Web Part to rate site pages, rich content pages and Web Part pages. Once Rating Column has been added to the container library, such as the Site Pages Library, and Rating Column has been added to each desired site page or Web Part page, Rating Column is displayed on the page for users to rate pages.

Use Rating Column to rate pages just as you would for lists or libraries. See How to Use a Bamboo Rating Column in a List or Library for more information.

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How to Sort and Filter the Rating Column

How to Sort and Filter the Rating Column

Rating Column can be sorted and filtered just like any standard SharePoint column. At this time, Bamboo does not support grouping.

Sort Rating Column

Step Action Result
1. Use the ribbon to navigate to the list or library’s settings by clicking List Settings or Library Settings. hw41i-2010-sorting2.jpg
2. Scroll down to Views. Select the view that you want to sort.
3. Under Sort, set the sorting conditions.
* Repeat for each view, if desired.
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4. Click OK. The sorting conditions are applied.

Undo Sort of Rating Column

Step Action
1. Navigate back to Settings > Views >Sort
2. Select None for each column.
3. Click OK.

Filter the Rating Column

Step Action Result
1. Use the ribbon to navigate to the list or library’s settings by clicking List Settings or Library Settings. hw41i-2010-sorting2.jpg
2. Scroll down to Views. Select the view that you want to filter.
3. Under Filter, select the Show items only when the following is true option and set the filtering conditions.

To filter by additional columns, click Show More Columns.

4.

Click OK.

  • Repeat for each view, if desired.
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The filtering is applied.

Undo the Rating Column Filter

Step Action
1. Navigate back to Settings > Views > Filter.
2. Select the Show all items in this view option.
3. Click OK.