What happens when a Branch is deleted in Survey Flow?

When a Branch is deleted in Survey Flow, all elements that are nested within that Branch are also deleted. This is crucial because it ensures that any logic, questions, or other components that were specifically set to be controlled or displayed based on that Branch are removed simultaneously. The design of the Survey Flow is such that the relationship between the Branch and its nested elements directly ties their existence together; if one is eliminated, the other must be as well to maintain coherence in the survey logic.

This understanding is essential for survey creators, as it emphasizes the need to carefully manage and plan the structure of the survey. If someone were to delete a Branch but retain its related elements, it could lead to unresolved logic or questions that could confuse respondents or yield meaningless data. Therefore, the deletion process is designed to maintain the integrity of the survey flow by automatically removing everything that is contingent upon the Branch.