# \#response

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## [Cedrus Box Timing Output Issue](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/cedrus-box-timing-output-issue/46934)

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**Author:** [@Abbie\_Robinson](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/Abbie_Robinson)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 7:32pm UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/cedrus-box-timing-output-issue/46934 "2026-05-04T19:32:26Z")

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OS: Win10 PsychoPy version: 2026.1.2 Standard Standalone Installation? yes Do you want it to also run online? no What are you trying to achieve?: I am running a random dot motion task locally which uses a Cedrus RB-5…

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## [Keyboard component](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/keyboard-component/46795)

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**Author:** [@zahra.r](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/zahra.r)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/keyboard-component/46795 "2026-03-12T16:44:33Z")

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If this template helps then use it. If not then just delete and start from scratch. OS (e.g. Win10): macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 PsychoPy version (e.g. 2024.2.4 Py 3.8): 2026.1.1 Standard Standalone Installation? (y/n) If not…

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## [Slider RT mismatch: \`store\_rating\_time\` vs \`mouse.getPressed(getTime=True)\`](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/slider-rt-mismatch-store-rating-time-vs-mouse-getpressed-gettime-true/46344)

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**Author:** [@JoseAlanis](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/JoseAlanis)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/slider-rt-mismatch-store-rating-time-vs-mouse-getpressed-gettime-true/46344 "2026-01-08T19:27:49Z")

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OS (Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS): PsychoPy version (e.g. 2024.2.4 Py 3.10.17): Standard Standalone Installation? yes Do you want it to also run online? no Hi everyone, I’m piloting a Builder experiment and want to record re…

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## [Key releases missed and key registered as pressed across multiple trials](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/key-releases-missed-and-key-registered-as-pressed-across-multiple-trials/44846)

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**Author:** [@noa](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/noa)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 1:51pm UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/key-releases-missed-and-key-registered-as-pressed-across-multiple-trials/44846 "2025-06-23T13:51:19Z")

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OS: (Mac +) Win PsychoPy version 2024.2.4 Py 3.8 Standard Standalone Installation? (y/n) y Do you want it to also run online? (y/n) n What are you trying to achieve?: I have a routine in my experiment in which part…

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## [Logging no response when creating custom averaging variables](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/logging-no-response-when-creating-custom-averaging-variables/43332)

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**Author:** [@EimearMcKenna](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/EimearMcKenna)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 11:12am UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/logging-no-response-when-creating-custom-averaging-variables/43332 "2024-12-25T11:12:50Z")

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If this template helps then use it. If not then just delete and start from scratch. OS (e.g. Win10): Windows 11 PsychoPy version (e.g. 1.84.x): 2024.1.5 Standard Standalone? (y/n) If not then what?: What are you try…

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## [Recording response after current trial loop end](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/recording-response-after-current-trial-loop-end/33244)

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**Author:** [@even96](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/even96)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2024, 3:11pm UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/recording-response-after-current-trial-loop-end/33244 "2024-11-07T15:11:47Z")

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Hi, I’m currently running a RSVP-like task (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation), where images are presented in a rapid serial stream (fixed time) for entire block and participant need to press key when the target present. …

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## [Logging multiple keyboard responses during presentation of movie stim](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/logging-multiple-keyboard-responses-during-presentation-of-movie-stim/40812)

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**Author:** [@Pooja\_Raju](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/Pooja_Raju)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 8:02am UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/logging-multiple-keyboard-responses-during-presentation-of-movie-stim/40812 "2024-07-15T08:02:59Z")

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Hi all, I am building an experiment using the builder version where I want to present movie stimuli to my participants. The movies have variable durations. The task I want them to perform is an annotation task (Needs mul…

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## [How to display random images from a folder at random time? How to add a keyboard response when an image changes to another?](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/how-to-display-random-images-from-a-folder-at-random-time-how-to-add-a-keyboard-response-when-an-image-changes-to-another/39891)

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**Author:** [@SHANIA\_H](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/SHANIA_H)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 8:44am UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/how-to-display-random-images-from-a-folder-at-random-time-how-to-add-a-keyboard-response-when-an-image-changes-to-another/39891 "2024-05-03T08:44:42Z")

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OS (e.g. Win10): Windows 11 Pro PsychoPy version (e.g. 1.84.x): PsychoPy 2024 1.3 Standard Standalone? (y/n) If not then what?: What are you trying to achieve?: The experiment trial is setup in a way that it displays…

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## [Do survey responses download in alphabetical order?](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/do-survey-responses-download-in-alphabetical-order/35356)

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**Author:** [@caitlinkelly](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/caitlinkelly)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2024, 10:54pm UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/do-survey-responses-download-in-alphabetical-order/35356 "2024-03-12T22:54:57Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m currently running a survey and am having an issue with the format of the responses I’ve downloaded. In the survey design I named each question in my survey so it would be easier to analyse once I’d dow…

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## [Chronos button box compatibility (& foot pedals)](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/chronos-button-box-compatibility-foot-pedals/33217)

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**Author:** [@cdfine](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/cdfine)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2023, 10:15pm UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/chronos-button-box-compatibility-foot-pedals/33217 "2023-12-07T22:15:33Z")

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Hi there, I’m having a lot of trouble trying to use a Chronos button box with foot pedals for PsychoPy. This box was designed to be compatible with e-prime. Does anyone know: A) If it’s possible to make this work thro…

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## [Correct answers for remember/know recognition memory task in conditions files?](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/correct-answers-for-remember-know-recognition-memory-task-in-conditions-files/37764)

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**Author:** [@lemon102](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/lemon102)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 7:05pm UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/correct-answers-for-remember-know-recognition-memory-task-in-conditions-files/37764 "2023-12-05T19:05:45Z")

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I am creating program for remember/know/new recognition memory task with number keys on the top of keyboards. Using nubmer key 7, 8, 9 for remember/know/new responses. In correct answers for remember/know task in condit…

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## [Multiple allowed responses with different number of iterations required](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/multiple-allowed-responses-with-different-number-of-iterations-required/36968)

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**Author:** [@Jamartis](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/Jamartis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/multiple-allowed-responses-with-different-number-of-iterations-required/36968 "2023-10-19T19:43:37Z")

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Apple OS Ventura 13.5.2: PsychoPy version v2022.2.2: \*\*Standard Standalone? Y: What are you trying to achieve?: I am working on developing a paradigm where participants have to choose a response, ‘1’,‘2’, or ‘3’, whe…

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## [How to unable keyboard response for a determined time if correct/incorrect response?](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/how-to-unable-keyboard-response-for-a-determined-time-if-correct-incorrect-response/36729)

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**Author:** [@Pablo\_Martinez](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/Pablo_Martinez)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2023, 10:22am UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/how-to-unable-keyboard-response-for-a-determined-time-if-correct-incorrect-response/36729 "2023-10-07T10:22:57Z")

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OS: OS X PsychoPy version: 1.3 What are you trying to achieve?: In my experiment we present four stimuli with one corresponding response each one. I’m trying to unable keyboard responses for a second if their last res…

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## [Psychopy slider labels dont align with its ticks online on a full screen](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/psychopy-slider-labels-dont-align-with-its-ticks-online-on-a-full-screen/36571)

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**Author:** [@anad](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/anad)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 5:11pm UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/psychopy-slider-labels-dont-align-with-its-ticks-online-on-a-full-screen/36571 "2023-09-28T17:11:31Z")

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URL of experiment: currently in pilot mode Description of the problem: slider labels are not aligned to ticks in full screen. Tried the possible fix in this thread by sijiazhao except Im getting a the following error: T…

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## [Builder: Keep each image in a loop on the screen for set time even after a response is collected](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/builder-keep-each-image-in-a-loop-on-the-screen-for-set-time-even-after-a-response-is-collected/36602)

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**Author:** [@bguard](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/bguard)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 10:25pm UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/builder-keep-each-image-in-a-loop-on-the-screen-for-set-time-even-after-a-response-is-collected/36602 "2023-09-27T22:25:22Z")

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Hi, I’m fairly new to PsychoPy, and don’t have much coding experience, so for the last few weeks I’ve been creating a memory experiment in Builder. I’m using a MacBook Air 2020 (M1 chip), macOS Ventura 13.2.1. I’ve been…

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## [Last ROI.timesOff is after Response.rt even though a response ends my routine. Is this just a delay in ending Eyelink ROIs?](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/last-roi-timesoff-is-after-response-rt-even-though-a-response-ends-my-routine-is-this-just-a-delay-in-ending-eyelink-rois/35399)

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**Author:** [@breneum](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/breneum)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/last-roi-timesoff-is-after-response-rt-even-though-a-response-ends-my-routine-is-this-just-a-delay-in-ending-eyelink-rois/35399 "2023-06-16T23:39:44Z")

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If this template helps then use it. If not then just delete and start from scratch. OS (e.g. Win10): Win10 PsychoPy version (e.g. 1.84.x): 2023.1.2 Standard Standalone? Yes What are you trying to achieve?: I am tryi…

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## [How to increase the response scanning frequency](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/how-to-increase-the-response-scanning-frequency/34157)

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**Author:** [@H13](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/H13)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2023, 11:55am UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/how-to-increase-the-response-scanning-frequency/34157 "2023-04-20T11:55:14Z")

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If this template helps then use it. If not then just delete and start from scratch. OS (e.g. Win10): Win11 PsychoPy version (e.g. 1.84.x): 2022.2.4 Standard Standalone? (y/n) If not then what?: y What are you trying…

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## [How to implement 2 different response scale based on video trials](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/how-to-implement-2-different-response-scale-based-on-video-trials/33494)

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**Author:** [@MEGHA8SHAH](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/MEGHA8SHAH)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 11:49am UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/how-to-implement-2-different-response-scale-based-on-video-trials/33494 "2023-02-23T11:49:45Z")

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Hello, I am designing an experiment that has videos (movie component) shown after a point fixation and is followed by a response screen where there are 7 buttons displayed. The participants are to choose the correct res…

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## [Recording non-numerical responses from sliders](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/recording-non-numerical-responses-from-sliders/33435)

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**Author:** [@Chris-Winnard](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/Chris-Winnard)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 1:11pm UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/recording-non-numerical-responses-from-sliders/33435 "2023-02-22T13:11:36Z")

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Apologies if this is a silly question, but is there a way to use the slider/getRating functions in such a way that we record the user’s feedback as categorical/non-numerical data? For a questionnaire I’m trying to record…

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## [Parallel port Linux doesn't run with experiment, only with resting condition](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/parallel-port-linux-doesnt-run-with-experiment-only-with-resting-condition/33248)

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**Author:** [@YacilaI](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/YacilaI)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 1:08pm UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/parallel-port-linux-doesnt-run-with-experiment-only-with-resting-condition/33248 "2023-02-15T13:08:28Z")

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Hi, I am new user of Psychopy. We are trying to set an EEG experiment with a parallel port as a trigger. So far, it worked well during the resting condition, but when we start with the experiment which requires button …

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## [Send response to EEG](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/send-response-to-eeg/31875)

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**Author:** [@Ange](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/Ange)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2022, 1:06am UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/send-response-to-eeg/31875 "2022-11-29T01:06:16Z")

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Hello, I’m trying to send the keypress response of the participant to our BrainVision EEG Recorder. But for some reason it does not show up in the EEG. I used the code which worked 2019 on a windows7 system (We got a …

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## [Using the mouse in the form component](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/using-the-mouse-in-the-form-component/31075)

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**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/Jasmine)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2022, 11:36am UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/using-the-mouse-in-the-form-component/31075 "2022-09-25T11:36:41Z")

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OS (e.g. Win10): Mac Big Sur 11.4 PsychoPy version (e.g. 1.84.x): 2021.2.3 What are you trying to achieve?: Dear PsychoPy Community, I am trying to add a survey to my experiment, using the form component in the build…

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## [Keyboard Input does not work](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/keyboard-input-does-not-work/30935)

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**Author:** [@ninaz](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/ninaz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2022, 8:18am UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/keyboard-input-does-not-work/30935 "2022-09-18T08:18:40Z")

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Hi there, I am currently programming an ANT and need to let participants click the right or left arrow key to make a response. Since programming the task, the keyboard function won’t work anymore- neither for the respon…

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## [Reset Feedback variables](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/reset-feedback-variables/29638)

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**Author:** [@Zeynepgnezkan](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/Zeynepgnezkan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2022, 11:52pm UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/reset-feedback-variables/29638 "2022-06-17T23:52:32Z")

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Hello everyone, I need some help about my experiment. The experiment consists of two Tasks (Simon task and Flinker task). In these tasks, there is three block and two breaks and after each block feedback of the current…

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## [Form component really dark on Pavlovia](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/form-component-really-dark-on-pavlovia/29093)

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**Author:** [@ElliotHowaSpi](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/ElliotHowaSpi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 10:13am UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/form-component-really-dark-on-pavlovia/29093 "2022-05-12T10:13:15Z")

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Hi! My problem is relatively simple - I’m using the form component to collect some data in an online experiment, however I don’t really like the colour scheme when it is uploaded to Pavlovia. I just have the form set u…

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## [Visual numpad for providing responses in digit span task](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/visual-numpad-for-providing-responses-in-digit-span-task/29038)

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**Author:** [@daniel.e.shub](https://discourse.psychopy.org/u/daniel.e.shub)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2022, 5:37am UTC](https://discourse.psychopy.org/t/visual-numpad-for-providing-responses-in-digit-span-task/29038 "2022-05-09T05:37:19Z")

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I want to run a digit span task where the subjects need to respond the sequence of digits that were presented. I have been using the num pad to collect key responses. I would like to switch to a gui implementation that l…