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Is there a Road Map for the test version (V4.4.2.1) and other questions
by EpiData development and support 20 Mar '19

20 Mar '19

Dear EpiData Association team / epidata-list, I work at a non-profit organization conducting studies in different parts of the world. Several of these studies at our institute are still using EpiData v3.1. At the moment all collaborators of our institute are being migrated from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Our IT department has included EpiData Manager V4.4.2.1 in the software package being installed in our new computers since it is the 'newest' version (a test version but not the current version!) . Since several studies are in the process of entering data using V3.1 we encountered the fact that the entry mask does not work on the newer version (as expected). Using V4.4.2.1 means for us the re-design of the masks, which we have tried but encounter difficulties with the part of the '.chk' e.g no conditional jumps can be applied and calculations can be cumbersome, etc... We would rather work with V3.1 but out IT department would like to know the following to go back to EpiData V3.1: 1.) Which is your 'Road Map' for the development of V4.4.2.1 from 'test' to a 'current' version? Would you have an estimate of the date of availability of the V4.4.2.1 as a current version? 2.) They asked if V3.1 was designed for Win 10, but I rather ask: are there known errors in the use of V3.1 when running under Win10? 3.) Would you have 'security' updates for V3.1? Since it is an old software, the IT team is refusing to install V3.1 because if could introduce 'insecurity' in the Institute's system. - If we were forced to use the test version, is there an easy way to implement the check files from V3.1? - Would you have a manual for the users? We are in the middle of several studies going on and we would like to have reassurance that things are done properly. I would really appreciate your help! Best regards and thank you, Leticia Grize Leticia Grize PhD Biostatistics Unit Department of Epidemiology and Public Health Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute Office address: Eulerstrasse 77, Basel Phone: +41-(0)61-284-87-12 Fax: +41-(0)61-284-81-01 Email: leticia.grize(a)swisstph.ch Postal address: Swiss TPH / P.O. Box / CH-4002 Basel / Switzerland STPH website: http://www.Swisstph.ch -------------------------------------------------------------------------- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify us immediately by reply e-mail and delete this message from your system. --------------------------------------------------------------------------

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RE - A question on size of downloads - what is acceptable for EpiData Software ?
by EpiData development and support 11 Feb '19

11 Feb '19

 Dear Jens,All in one" bundle is suitable and time saving in Windows software. Classical EpidataEntry and Analysis are still popular and stable. Please retain these as long aspossible. It will require time and effort to preserve the range of functionalities of  Classical Epidata Entry and Analysis in the new versions as well as add new features.Keep up this good contribution  for public health.With regards,Dr. Shavinder Singh  

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A question on size of downloads - what is acceptable for EpiData Software ?
by EpiData development and support 08 Feb '19

08 Feb '19

Please consider if a change in download principles is acceptable. All maintained software could be released in two forms: 1 As an installation "all in one" bundle for (4 different bundles): a1: Linux 32 bit (Manager, EntryClient, New Analysis) b1: Linux 64 bit (Manager, EntryClient, New Analysis) c1: Mac OS (Standard Intel) : (Manager, EntryClient, New Analysis) d1: Windows (common routine for 32 and 64 bit): (Manager, EntryClient, New Analysis, Analysis Classic) 2 As zipped packages with all software in one zip file (4 different bundles): a2: Linux 32 bit (Manager, EntryClient, New Analysis) b2: Linux 64 bit (Manager, EntryClient, New Analysis) c2: Mac OS (Standard Intel) : (Manager, EntryClient, New Analysis) d2: Windows (all in one for 32 and 64 bit): (Manager, EntryClient, New Analysis, Analysis Classic) The download size will be up to about 10 Mb per package/bundle. With the above we add Analysis Classic to the current windows packages. The reason is that it will take quite a while before remaining functionality (graphs, survival analysis etc) will be added to the rewritten Analysis. Analysis Classic will remain as it is in the latest version (v2.2 rel 3, build 187). The webpage will also provide access to the current Classic Entry v3.1. Please comment here or by mail to info (at) epidata.dk Best wishes Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association Denmark

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Is there a way to get an older version of the software ?
by EpiData development and support 30 Jan '19

30 Jan '19

We do NOT recommend that users continue with old versions of EntryClient, Manager og Analysis. During development the following occurs: a. We fix bugs which have been identified. b. Functionality is added according to the development plan c. Sometimes fixing a bug or adding new functionality extends the structure of the project epx files. The new version will read ALL old version and update the project. But old versions cannot read the updated project file. In experimental and development versions found on the test page we might experiment with new structure of the project files. THEREFORE NEVER use your production files with test versions. ! Since bugs are resolved in new versions always specify precisely which version and which operating system (windows, linux, mac) your are using when errors occur. Therefore the help menu has a function "copy version info", which may then easily be added to a mail to this list. Example: EpiData Manager: (2019/01/30 - 11:30:31) Program Version: 4.4.2.1 r1493 Core version: 4.4.0.0 r1490 FPC Version: 3.0.0 Platform: x86_64-Linux In the help menu "Check Version Online" will compare and report against current public and experimental versions if you have internet access. An issue may arise if a workplace (e.g. a hospital) does not allow the users to add new versions. For instance there was a report that one health region only updates software once every six months. On your own responsibility you may then get the old version again (which some users wished for home use), by manually entering in a browser the complete file name with the old version numbers. e.g. to get version 4.2.0.0 of Manager for Mac you would like to get this file: setup.epidatamanager.4.2.0.0.i386.darwin.dmg You add that name to the archive folder name: www.epidata.dk/downloads/OldFiles/ and specify it with an http:// in front. But a much better option is to always work with the latest version. A resolved bug could for instance solving a "save data problem". All web pages for the EpiData project will be replaced when time permits this. Once that is done we will have a policy of access to older versions. best wishes Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association

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Dialogue Window "Define Entry Rights" does not appear
by EpiData development and support 30 Jan '19

30 Jan '19

Hello List, hello Mr. Lauritzen, in a subproject a local Admin is defining Groups and Users. After that she wants to define the Entry Rights, but the window doesn't appear. She tested it on 4 different PC (WIN 10/newest EpiData Version) with no success. With me on my Installation it works (Win 10 and newest ED too). I wonder how I could help her. Are there some tipps how to find out what kind of problem exists? Perhaps a workaround? Kind regards Michael

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Bug in 64-bit Linux package for epidataanalysis
by EpiData development and support 14 Jan '19

14 Jan '19

Hello, there is a bug in the 64-bit Linux package for `epidataanalysis` that causes a failure when trying to launch the program via the application menu. It's a missing letter "a" in the `epidataanalysis.desktop` file. I've attached a patch. Kind regards Daniel -- Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime. www.gemeinsam-gegen-armut.org

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version trouble
by EpiData development and support 04 Jan '19

04 Jan '19

Hi, I am new to Epidata. I have spent many hours in writing forms for my study in the Epidata version 4.4 downloaded recently. When now testing it on my hospital where I will use it for registering data it tursn out that the hospital is running an earlier version 4.2 in which I cannot open the file from 4.4. My hospital will wait til this summer to install a new version. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to solve this without having to construct it all over again? Thanks, Ulf Ljungblad, Norway

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Re: [EpiData-list] A question about combining the data
by EpiData development and support 02 Jan '19

02 Jan '19

In Manager, use the Append function (under Tools). You will be asked to open one file; then add the other two files. Be sure to choose “None” in the box where you can select common fields used to append records. This means you want to add records to the end of the first file. Jamie > On Jan 1, 2019, at 23:32, Tina <tina(a)sciteklink.com.cn <mailto:tina@sciteklink.com.cn>> wrote: > > Dear all, > > Wish you a good start of the new year 2019! > > When using the EntryClient to do the data entry, because the volume is relatively big, we split the work into 3 pieces and 3 data entry persons worked on their own part. > > My question is how we can combine the 3 parts of the data together. > > Thank you very much! > > Best Regards > Tina

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Flyspray don't work
by EpiData development and support 12 Dec '18

12 Dec '18

Hello, i'd like to use your FLYSPAY-Website to report a bug. This website doesn't work! I am in urgent need of help. Defined in Manager a Long-Data-Structure (Number of Child Records with Fixed limit ) with two defined Key (Trail-ID and a Point of survey (Integer)). But after entering all Child Records there is no Jump back to parent form, no Index Conflict appeaers so that i am able to enter Childforms again in EpiData EntryClient. EpiData Entry Client: (2018.12.12 - 13:59:26) Program Version: 4.4.3.1 r691 Core version: 4.4.0.0 r1490 FPC Version: 3.0.0 Platform: x86_64-Win64 Filename: C:\Users\supplieth\Desktop\TESTNEU2.epx XML Version: 6 Dataforms: 7 (a small Test-Project to test the Indexfunctions, the whole trail is running out of Memory and processor load ) Greetings Michael

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Download older Version?
by EpiData development and support 11 Dec '18

11 Dec '18

Hello List, for serveral Problems with EpiData appeared, I'm not sure it is according with the newest version. To descripe a potentially bug, I like to compare the mal-behavior with an older version of Epidata. Unfortunately I deleted my older Version. Is there a possibility to download an older Version? With which Version XML6 was established? With regards Michael

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