The SWAP Excel File Isn't Cutting It Anymore

If you've used the SWAP-200 Excel tool before, these problems probably sound familiar.

Problem
Forgetting the file password and losing access to patient data
SwapApp Solution
Secure sign-in with phone or email — no file password needed
Problem
The file becoming deactivated after a while
SwapApp Solution
Continuous online access, no expiration date
Problem
Official support has stopped; the current version is mostly kept for research use
SwapApp Solution
Ongoing updates and support from the SwapApp team
Problem
Desktop-only, fragile formulas, risk of breaking
SwapApp Solution
A smooth experience on mobile and desktop, no risk of broken calculations

Why SwapApp

Everything you need for a fast, accurate, professional clinical assessment — in one piece of software.

Faster Assessments

Smooth card-sorting without the usual Excel lag.

Mobile & Desktop

Start or continue an assessment wherever you are.

Patient Records

Keep and compare multiple assessments of the same person over time.

Professional Report

A polished PDF export, ready for a clinical file or a presentation.

Easy & Pro Modes

From beginners to expert raters, everyone at their own pace.

Built for Intuitive Judgment

The interface nudges raters toward intuitive, clinical judgment rather than pure cognitive analysis — true to the spirit of the Q-sort method.

SWAP-200, in Brief

SWAP (the Shedler–Westen Assessment Procedure) is a clinical personality assessment method built on Q-sort: unlike self-report questionnaires, it's carried out by a trained clinician based on an interview or clinical observation.

The rater sorts 200 personality items into a fixed score distribution based on how well each one describes the person. The result is a multidimensional, continuous profile of personality structure that supports both clinical diagnosis and treatment planning.

200
Assessment Items
0–7
Scoring Range
3
Output Profiles

For the full history, scientific background, and comparison with DSM-5 → What is SWAP?

Backed by Solid Research

Jonathan Shedler & Drew Westen
Original developers of the SWAP-200 method
Published Research
Decades of studies in journals such as American Journal of Psychiatry
Aligned with DSM-5's Dimensional Approach
Shares a philosophy with the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders in Section III

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. SwapApp implements the same scoring logic and fixed 200-item distribution, without the Excel file's limitations like passwords, expiration, or being desktop-only.
Each user's data is stored separately, and only that rater can access their own records.
Easy mode is designed for newer raters with more guidance, while Pro mode is built for experienced raters, with more speed and a denser interface. Both nudge you toward intuitive judgment rather than pure cognitive analysis.
Yes. SwapApp keeps a record for each person and lets you compare multiple assessments over time — for example, to track change after treatment.
Yes, the Persian version of SwapApp is available at swapapp.ir.
SwapApp works on credit (token) packages; pricing details are visible in the credits section after you sign in.

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