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Revised test version of EpiData Manager and EntryClient for testing
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 15 Mar '13

15 Mar '13

Dear all The following changes have been made since last test version, Find the updated versions for further testing at: http://www.epidata.dk/testing.php See former mail with major changes here: http://lists.umanitoba.ca/pipermail/epidata-list/2013q1/002244.html For Manager and EntryClient: * Fixed a number of bugs, e.g. in report "index out of bounds" * fixed a number of visual issues, e.g. on MAC in conflict with top menu bar * fixed or adapted various texts and warnings * Changed default sizes for headings. * Changed layout of statusbar. * Added extra user warning when closing project/program with unsaved project. * changed toolbar to include "recent files" Manager: * Added hint text on Jump values - Notice that now "*" means jump on any other value than what was specified e.g. 5 jump to v5 all other to v8: use 5 first and then * (the hint says ., but it is *) * New report which is the start of a CodeBook. EntryClient: * Added: picklist now reponds to keyboard even when focus is on either list boxes. * Added: Calculations now also checks for missingvalues. If any of field in a calculation is missing then no value is returned. Can be used to set a default value in a calculated field. * Added: Implemented use of MustEnter colour -> added to settings. * Changed behaviour of validation for field, when assigned range and/or valuelabel. If all goes well these versions will replace current public download before middle of April. Before that we need to also update documentation and introduction documents, including all the new features. regards Jens Lauritsen Torsten Christiansen EpiData Association Denmark

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Thank you very much
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 13 Mar '13

13 Mar '13

Dear Jens I just would like to say that the faculty and students of the medical college in Vellore,India have now taken to epidata and it is being widely used Many however struggle with the 3 seperate files that need to be created-hence many are waiting for the final versions of the Manager and client What your team does is phenomenal-would like to place that on record Dr Thambu David S Professor and Head Medicine Unit 2 Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, India ________________________________________ From: epidata-list-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [epidata-list-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca] Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 10:31 PM To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 113, Issue 3 Send EpiData-list mailing list submissions to epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca You can reach the person managing the list at epidata-list-owner(a)lists.umanitoba.ca When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of EpiData-list digest..." EpiData-list mailing list ___________________________________ Today's Topics: 1. RE: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 113, Issue 2 (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) 2. Re: Updated version for testing EntryClient and Manager - When ? (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:55:50 +0530 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [EpiData-list] RE: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 113, Issue 2 To: "epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Message-ID: <063C35AE5474CE4B93D2EAEF476684FB021900C30519(a)mail.cmcvellore.ac.in> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Dear Jens When will we likely have a stable version of epidata manager and client? Thanks Dr Thambu David S Professor and Head Medicine Unit 2 Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, India ________________________________________ From: epidata-list-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [epidata-list-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca] Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 10:31 PM To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 113, Issue 2 Send EpiData-list mailing list submissions to epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca You can reach the person managing the list at epidata-list-owner(a)lists.umanitoba.ca When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of EpiData-list digest..." EpiData-list mailing list ___________________________________ Today's Topics: 1. Re: Updated version for testing EntryClient and Manager (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:51:17 +0100 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] Updated version for testing EntryClient and Manager To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Message-ID: <513E6DF5.9000205(a)epidata.dk> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Dear all A new build of the EntryClient will be uploaded for test one of the next days due to intermittent serious errors (access violation) . A few minor bugs or text corrections have been he manager have small bugs, but nothing serious yet. Regards Jens Lauritsen ------------------------------ ________________________________________ EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 113, Issue 2 ******************************************** ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:56:38 +0100 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] Updated version for testing EntryClient and Manager - When ? To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Message-ID: <513F7A66.2080609(a)epidata.dk> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I wrote this mail yesterday as you see below. The major problems are with the current test EntryClient module for download from Http://www.epidata.dk/testing.php The mail below is a bit unclear about the bugs. The major problems relate to the EntryClient not to the Project Manager. Obviously we have strengthened the internal test routines to include more samples. It is of course as well annoying and a "not so nice" stamp on our reputation to spend users time on testing faulty software. So apologies for that. As users will have noticed there is a clear warning on the testing page saying that one should only work on copies of data with the test versions. The task of simulating user behaviour before releasing a test version is not an easy one. For Analysis we have almost 2000 different asserting commands and statements, but have until now not been able to implement a "non-human" standardised testing sequence for EpiData Manager and EntryClient - apart from going through a number of tests and applications ourselves. Despite the efforts spent in strengthening the internal test routines we still hope to release the new test versions within a few days. There will be updated versions of both EntryClient and Manager. And following that public release about two weeks later unless the testing period reveals major problems. Rather soon - following the next public release we will clarify the aspects tested and how our test files are. Users are encouraged to upload test projects to the bug tracking system, which you find at this address: http://www.epidata.info/flyspray/ regards Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association On 03/12/2013 12:51 AM, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: > Dear all > > A new build of the EntryClient will be uploaded for test one of the > next days due to intermittent serious errors (access violation) . > > A few minor bugs or text corrections have been he manager have small > bugs, but nothing serious yet. > > Regards > Jens Lauritsen > _______________________________________________ > EpiData-list mailing list > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list > ------------------------------ ________________________________________ EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 113, Issue 3 ********************************************

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Updated version for testing EntryClient and Manager
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 12 Mar '13

12 Mar '13

Dear all A major revision update for Manager and EntryClient has been placed for testing on page: http://www.epidata.dk/testing.php A major re-arrangement of menus has taken place to get as close to mimic EpiData Entry 3.1 has been made. The version contains many new additions in particular in comparison with current public release. The hope/expectation is that following bug-removal we can rather soon release this for general public use. The following specific major changes since have been implemented: Download test page on: http://www.epidata.dk/testing.php: Re-formatted to hopefully better guide users to get the right version. All types have a zipped version as well as an install version. Manager Interface: * Reworked process toolbar and main menu * Reworked settings/preferences layout. * Reworked study information form. * Unification of visual appereance, e.g. opening files * Attemps to unify wording across different parts of the software. (Please report areas where this is not the case. ) * A given file can be opened for entry in EntryClient via click on a button Extended controls and visual specifications during entry and opening of files: * Added feature to jump: "." work as 'jump on any value' * Compare fields can use = and <> * String fields can be compared - e.g. use to double enter long identity numbers. and is * Header lines can take one of five different fonts, e.g. to separate Headers from comments. * Perform check to avoid entering data in a backup file (check for date pattern). Manager Documentation: * Visual changes to contents of text reports * New report: Count by ID * Adapted validate duplicate report * User preference for text or html report format can be saved. * Printing of forms enhanced. * Importing .rec files with case sensitive field names A number of bugs fixed: * Changing password (or resetting) marks project as modified. * Minor bug fixes related to value labels editor * Major bugfix which at time lead to A/V without any apparent reason. * Using large integer values on 32-bit pc's would lead to crash during save/load. * Fixed bug in combine string calculation EntryClient: * Copy current record to clipboard in user specified format (with data, labels, questions etc.) e.g. to use for questions or comments during entry. * Changed default format to "copy to clipboard" * Print dataform as empty or with current record data. * Finishing a record only gives "new record" if this was the last record in the file. * Minor bugfixes related to jump We know of a few bugs, but have not been able to replicate these systematically: 1 A bug where sometimes the selection of a field or section makes the mouse move around in a way, where the area of the selection is avoided. 2 A bug where sometimes parts of the screen is blanked out following entry to fields placed in sections. Unless the user has added the value from a value selection (F9/+) If someone can reproduce the errors in a way which can indicate a sequence leading to the error this would be very welcomed. Regards Torsten Christiansen and Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association

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RE: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 113, Issue 2
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 12 Mar '13

12 Mar '13

Dear Jens When will we likely have a stable version of epidata manager and client? Thanks Dr Thambu David S Professor and Head Medicine Unit 2 Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, India ________________________________________ From: epidata-list-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [epidata-list-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca] Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 10:31 PM To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 113, Issue 2 Send EpiData-list mailing list submissions to epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca You can reach the person managing the list at epidata-list-owner(a)lists.umanitoba.ca When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of EpiData-list digest..." EpiData-list mailing list ___________________________________ Today's Topics: 1. Re: Updated version for testing EntryClient and Manager (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:51:17 +0100 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] Updated version for testing EntryClient and Manager To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Message-ID: <513E6DF5.9000205(a)epidata.dk> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Dear all A new build of the EntryClient will be uploaded for test one of the next days due to intermittent serious errors (access violation) . A few minor bugs or text corrections have been he manager have small bugs, but nothing serious yet. Regards Jens Lauritsen ------------------------------ ________________________________________ EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 113, Issue 2 ********************************************

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Souhait
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

Si vous pouvez m'aider à réaliser l'installation du programme epidata dans mon ordinateur. Merci.

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(no subject)
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

Je vous prie de m'aider à installer le programme epidata dans mon portable. J'en ai tellement besoin pour la saisie et traitement de mes données épidémiologiques. Merci

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Printing datasets "Invalid variant type cast"
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 25 Feb '13

25 Feb '13

Just in case this is important - I forgot to mention that I am unable to open the epx or epz file in Epi Data Analysis (2.2.2.180). Does this support that something is wrong with my data file? Thanks again, Markus

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Printing datasets "Invalid variant type cast"
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 25 Feb '13

25 Feb '13

Dear all, I hope someone can help me to track down an error. EpiData Entry Client v1.3.0.6 offers to print a Data sheet with data. I am trying to use this function for some corrections to sheets, but I can only print a minority of data sets. Most of the time an error message "Invalid variant type cast" appears, asking for OK to ignore or Cancel to kill the program. I assume there is something wrong with the data, but from eyeballing I cannot see differences between the datasets where printing works and where not Is there a way to find out what is going wrong? Thank you all very much for your time and help, Markus

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How to set default option on "No" of Dialogue box
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 25 Feb '13

25 Feb '13

During data entry I have set a Key unique option in the check file. It is working fine but and it giving message box "Goto record #...?". Is there any way to set the default cursor on No button in the warning dialogue. I want to stop my cursor on same field. Thanks Rasool Bux ________________________________ This e-mail may contain information that is privileged or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete the e-mail and any attachments and notify us immediately.

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RE: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 112, Issue 2
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 11 Feb '13

11 Feb '13

Hello, During installation Epidata Analyis (last version), "javaw" is asked for a computer without Java... Is it necessary to install Java for EA Analysis ? Thank you. Bernard Branger, Nantes, France

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