Read300c (Version 3.01.03) - March 2009 .... April 2009

Data Major

Sample report 'stknew' has been added to the Stock -> Markup index to show ways to link clinical records to the Stock files.

A new index has been added to the main 'Stored Report' menu called; Download Library. This is a collection of scripts we have developed for other sites, you may find them of use, they may give you ideas of your own. This Library can be downloaded via the Main menu:

Help - Check for Updates - Download Others - SQL Library

The Library Index will expand up into the appropriate categories. Details of the scripts available are on the Web Site.

You may have multiple SQL servers within your enterprise and use the '=' option to switch (see the Nov 2006 release notes). This have been moved onto the main menu to make it more obvious. The entry 'Host: xxxx', if selected, allows you to switch server and databases. Selecting 'localhost' will allow you to access 'your' server.

Protocols

See On-Line Help for full details of the new or changed options. Which are

OPTION xxxx	Set/Change a configuration option.
TRANSACTION	Set/Reset Transactions (See (5)
NOANSWER	Handles blank/no answer give

The routines associated with [HEADUP] have been enhanced. If you have scripts called via AP that just ask questions you should revisit them adding [headup] where appropriate.

As protocols are getting used more the text folder is a little congested - as of this release all protocols scripts have been moved to their own folder 'protocols'.

If you use any of the built-in editors (Nice, Pico, Easy-Editor or Midnight Commander you will be prompted to look at which folder, default text as before or the choice of SQL (DataMajor scripts) or protocols (Protocols).

GROUP xx || yy - Only run if current logged in user group contains text xx or yy e.g. is a vet or a nurse.

You can attach a protocol to stock card, you do this by specifying the name of the protocol in the 'Stock Letter' field. If there is a protocol matching the name it will be called just prior to the letter file. You can have both a protocol and a letter on the same card - both must have the same name e.g. acp.pro and acp.sin.

When adding clinical records you can allocate an analysis code e.g. [Clinical 33 Text will be added under code 33. There may be times where you wish to have a standard set of protocols but the sites all have different analysis codes. You could have a customised protocol for each centre - that is time consuming. A new option has been added to resolve thisi, set the params.txt entry Protocol_Code_XXX = YYY.

If the protocol has XXX as the analysis code it will be added as YYY Note: When using this option ensure XXX is THREE character e.g. 33 = 033, 45 is 045, 3 is 003 etc.

Terminal Locations

There may be occasions you want to report on where a specific work entry was made e.g. payment taken, appointment made etc. This is done by allocating a 'Location' to each screen, this defaults to '0' and can run from 1 to 255.

Allocate similar terminals in groups say the 1st 10 locations 1-10 for reception screens/tills, 20-30 for Consulting etc. This is because 'Locations' can also be used for audits - Consulting Rooms can have a location, pharmacy terminals, office terminals etc. If they are grouped it is easier to report on.

Reporting is via DataMajor (ClinLocation column in clinical table) on where the work was entered and which rooms users prefer. In a case of MRSA or other outbreak any animal that has been seen in a specific location can be recalled easily.

Use the 'Modify a Device' option on Terminal Setup and enter the location on option 14.

Transactions

These can be combined with VeNom codes or used on their own. It allows transaction to be grouped together this is an ideal way of processing Insurance work. You can have as many transactions 'Open' at any one time per animal. The transactions are handled via 'Coding Scripts', some samples are included to show the way they can be handled.

The Clinical History Report option 22 - this has been set to list/send any of these transaction 'groups' to your Insurance provider - currently set via Vet Envoy

Digital Images

The Attachment Manager has a new option 'Digital Images'. This contains options to store and manage up to 4 additional preset digital images. This could be pictures of the animal's markings, scan of registration, Dental X-Ray, Before/After photo's, picture of the client, a digital signature etc.

These are allocated 'preset' names to allow them to be included in other forms. In addition, the Digital Image screen will always display these images when accessed - no need to search for them.

By default they will be called, Image1, Image2, Image3, Image4. You can change the name by setting the params.txt entry: Digital_Image_X = What.
e.g. Digital_Image_3 = Markings

These attachments are created/added in an identical manner to the 'Image of the Animal' on the main attachment screen.

If you are using Anita, when you select the Digital option you will see Thumbnail's of the images on the right of the screen.

While we have tested with the ePad Digital Signature Pads to do the signature capture there are other options available.

The 'Image of the Animal' is available in the Data Source for Mail Merging. The merge field will be 'Picture' and if there is an image it will be the full image filename less the server name.

There is a good guide on the web: http://www.gmayor.com/mail_merge_graphics.htm

Filecap

The 'print' option is filecap has had two new options to give you greater control over the physical printers it uses:

%l	this will be replaced with -d printer_name
%p	this will be replaced with printer_name

Thumbnail Images

If you have attached an image of the animal this will pop-up as a thumbnail image now rather than the full blown image. This is still controlled by access permissions 110.

This also applies on the following Attachment menu options.

Digital images (see above)
Adding an un-allocated image - if a JPG or GIF image a thumbnail will be displayed.
Selecting an existing attachment, if graphical it will appear as a thumbnail automatically.

You do need to be running Anita (version 2.5 or greater) for this option to work.

Misc

Ask for User ID - This if switched on will prompt the user for their user ID - defaulting to the last used UID. If you set the params.txt entry Reset_UID = Yes then the default will be reset and the user must enter a valid UID.
Diary Log: The log-file 'drd.log' has details of Adding/Editing of Block Bookings in the old style diary. You can now view this log via the 'View Premvet Log-files' on the Admin Menu (pmenu).
Cross Updating: A problem with Deleting records has been identified and corrected. If you have been doing a lot of deleting or merging it is recommended you 'compare sites' to ensure all corrections have been picked up.
Attachments - The Send -> Mailer option has had a 'Edit and Send' option added to allow you to manually make changes to the mail.
Fax Cover Sheets - Normally the system will include a Cover Sheet when Fax's are sent - On a manual send you do have the question and the default is Yes. Setting the params.txt option: Fax_CoverSheet = No. Will change the default to No and this will also apply to automatically generated fax's.

Premvet 5 - Release Notes