Params.txt
Introduction
There are a few options that alter the default behaviour of the software; some of these can be very esoteric, some that apply to specific version e.g. PDSA or PetAid and some general ones. Rather than maintain a setup menu for them, they are specified in a text file called 'params.txt'. The rest of this guide covers all the possible options that can be specified.
Each of the entries is explained by topic
Changing/Adding an entry
You should select: System -> Setup -> Parameters -> Text Files -> Params.txt (New Style menus)General Application - Parameters -> Text Files -> Params.txt (Classic menus)
This will take you into one of the system editors (ste), you should then add the option(s) you require (or change an existing one). When you are finished press the Function Key F2 (or Ctrl Y) and answer 'Y'es to save.
Sample screen shot:
It does not matter how the entries are typed, case and white space does not matter e.g. all three below are the same:
AP_Accept_Default = Yes
AP_accept_DEFAULT = yes
ap_aCCept_default=YeS
Text following a # and blank lines will be ignored.
In most cases (except the Waiting room, Clinical and Auto Pricing options) the change will take effect straight away - otherwise you should log in and out.
You do NOT need to enter the default entry - if the option is not present then the default will be assumed.
Tip: All lines starting with a hash (#) are treated as comments - add some either on the line above/below or even on the same line prefixed with a # so you know why/when you made the entry.