> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.smartinterview.ai/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # SmartInterview: Integration with Decipher (Forsta) ### **Introduction** SmartInterview’s AI-powered vocal interviews can be combined with Decipher (Forsta Surveys) to add qualitative depth to quantitative research. **Decipher provides:** * Full HTML control * JavaScript support * XML-based survey engine **This allows two integration methods:** 1. **Widget (Embed)** – inline inside survey 2. **Redirect** – send respondents out and back ## What Decipher Supports | Feature | Support | | :-------------------------- | :----------------------------------- | | Custom HTML | Yes | | iframe embedding | Yes | | URL redirects | Yes | | JavaScript support | Yes | | Variable interpolation | Yes (`[pipe:var]`, `${var}`, `gv()`) | | **Recommended integration** | **Widget (embed) or Redirect** | **Key Insight:**\ Decipher is highly flexible, so **embed is almost always the best option**. ## Integration Methods ### **Option A: Widget (Embed) — Recommended** Embed SmartInterview directly inside the Decipher survey using an iframe. **How it works:** * Respondent stays inside Decipher * SmartInterview appears inline *** ### **Setup Steps** #### **Step 1 — Get Embed Code** From SmartInterview: * Go to **Builder → Widget** * Select **Decipher (Forsta) theme** * Copy iframe code *** #### **Step 2 — Insert into Decipher** * Open **Survey Editor** * Add `` block in XML * Paste iframe inside it * Replace `RESPONDENT_ID` with: * `[pipe:respid]` * `${respid}` * or custom variable *** #### **Step 3 — Match Styling** Use: ```text highlight={6-7} theme={null} ?theme=decipher ``` This ensures: * Clean typography * Neutral background * Native-like survey appearance *** ### Advantages * No page redirects * Works with routing, quotas, and sampling * Fully responsive (mobile-friendly) *** ### Limitations * Some environments may block iframes * Data is stored in SmartInterview (linked via ID) *** ## Option B: Redirect Use this if: * iframe is blocked * You want a full-page interview experience *** ### Flow ```text highlight={6-7} theme={null} Decipher → SmartInterview → Decipher ``` ### **Redirect Setup** #### **Step 1 — SmartInterview Setup** * Create survey * Keep `user_id = null` * Set Return URL with parameters: * `{{respid}}` * other variables (list, source, etc.) *** ### **Step 2 — Decipher Setup** Options: * Add HTML link * Use auto redirect (JavaScript or ``) *** ### **Step 3 — Return to Decipher** * SmartInterview sends user back * Parameters automatically passed *** ## What Data Gets Captured All URL parameters: * Stored in SmartInterview * Available as metadata * Used in logic/display conditions * Sent back to Decipher *** ## Visual Styling SmartInterview includes a **Decipher theme**: | Element | Style | | :--------- | :--------------- | | Font | Sans-serif | | Background | Transparent | | Inputs | Neutral bordered | **Activate via:** * Builder → Settings → Theme → **Decipher** *** ## Display Conditions (Personalization) You can use Decipher variables inside SmartInterview. **Example:** * Pass `cell=A` * Show the question only if `cell = A` *** ## Summary: Which Option to Choose ### Use **Widget (Embed)** if: * You want the best UX * You need inline vocal questions * iframe is supported *** ### Use **Redirect** if: * iframe is blocked * You want a standalone interview page *** ## Recommendation ### Why SmartInterview Alone Can Be Better Using both platforms may cause: * Respondent fatigue (redirects) * Split data across systems * More maintenance *** ## SmartInterview vs Decipher | Feature | Decipher | SmartInterview | | :------------------ | :------- | :------------- | | Surveys | Yes | Yes | | Logic & routing | Yes | Yes | | Quotas & sampling | Strong | Limited | | AI vocal interviews | No | Yes | | Transcription | No | Yes | | AI follow-ups | No | Yes | | Sentiment analysis | No | Yes | ## Key Benefits of SmartInterview ### **1. Faster Setup** * No XML scripting * Visual builder * Saves 50–70% time *** ### 2. Better Engagement * No redirects (with embed) * Higher completion rates * More detailed responses *** ### 3. Deeper Insights * AI follow-up questions * Real-time transcription * Automatic coding & sentiment *** ### 4. Better Analysis * Combine quant + qual using `respid` * Ready for cross-tabulation * No manual coding *** ## Quick Start Checklist * Check iframe support * Create SmartInterview survey * Enable Decipher theme * Set Return URL * Add `` iframe or redirect * Test full flow * Verify parameters *** ## Need Help? Contact: [**info@smartinterview.ai**](mailto:info@smartinterview.ai)