December 2009 - EpiData-list - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

EpiData Manager text editor
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 31 Dec '09

31 Dec '09

Thanks to Jens and his team for continuing EpiData development. I think new users would require a text editor which gives the different data formats as EpiData Entry currently does via the field pick list because new users would not be sufficiently familiar to use the correct field formats when using some other text editor. In addition, the editor used in EpiData Entry is a rather nice editor, superior (in my opinion) to Notepad which perhaps most users would otherwise utilise. The Manager seems to have the look and feel of the Windows Epi-Info with the disadvantage in an outbreak situation of a lack of speed of database construction if restricted to function keys and/or mouse clicks while users may also not like having to utilise more than one package to construct a database. ----------------------------------------- ************************************************************************** The information contained in the EMail and any attachments is confidential and intended solely and for the attention and use of the named addressee(s). It may not be disclosed to any other person without the express authority of the HPA, or the intended recipient, or both. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not disclose, copy, distribute or retain this message or any part of it. This footnote also confirms that this EMail has been swept for computer viruses, but please re-sweep any attachments before opening or saving. HTTP://www.HPA.org.uk **************************************************************************

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Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 74, Issue 5
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 29 Dec '09

29 Dec '09

Hello Everybody, Thank's for the new release and the great work done. I was wondering if it would be possible to edit qes file as in the previous epidata entry? I think this function is useful to quickly design a new data structure. Best Regards Olivier Hacquet, Paris, France epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca a écrit : > 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. First public test of the EpiData Manager available for Mac, > Linux and Windows (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:50:30 +0100 > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: [EpiData-list] First public test of the EpiData Manager > available for Mac, Linux and Windows > To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Message-ID: <4B2FEDA6.5010608(a)epidata.dk> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Dear all > > Early October I announced the new XML format and mid November followed > up with a six point strategy. The first part of this is now ready for > testing. > > The overall design of the future EpiData software has now evolved to > this decision: > a. EpiData Manager: data and project manager > b. EpiData Entry Client: data entry client > c. EpiData Analysis: analysis and reporting > (plus epic for some batch operations) > > The products are not ready yet in the new rebuilt versions, but just now > you are welcome to test and comment on the first public test release > version of the EpiData Manager. > > The test release supports operating systems. (Win, Mac, Linux) in 32 and > 64 bit versions. > Please download from: Http://www.epidata.dk/testing.php > > Just download and unzip (un-tar etc) the file, which contains only one > exe file. > > What you can test is: > a read datafiles in supported formats (qes, rec, dta, dbf, csv ..) > look at the dataform created based on the contents of the read file. > b. create a new datastructure from scratch > add fields by clicking on a toolbar or using command keys > c. move fields around with the mouse (does not work in Mac yet) > d. save files in the new recxml file documented on the wiki. See the > testing.php page. > > Please discuss the interface design, implementation and test results in > your opinion on this list. Reproducible errors can be reported to the > bug-reporting database. See the testing.php page. > > Development continues with more aspects. Just using say 15 minutes > should tell you whether the new principle is intuitive or not. > > Meanwhile I am starting a quest for more funding to continue > developments beyond the current plans ending quite soon. Any ideas for > funding or donations are welcomed. It seems to me we should all try to > get funding to secure the current staff (one person plus partial > payments for a few others) for another year before the whole package is > ready for general release as open-source in a sustainable way. The > current test release should work as a "proof of concept" in relation to > the shift and release for several operating systems. > > regards > Jens Lauritsen > EpiData Association > > > > ------------------------------ > > ________________________________________ > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list > > > End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 74, Issue 5 > ******************************************* > >

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Epidata Manager exe file not opening
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 29 Dec '09

29 Dec '09

Dear Jens, I wanted to test the new Epidata Manager. The archive when extracted does not open. When I click the exe file the message displayed is as follows; "epidatamanager.exe is not a valid Win32 application" I an using Pentium with Win XP. Any suggsetions / Dr. Shavinder Singh Deptt. Community Medicine,

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Amy MacArthur is out of the office.
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 28 Dec '09

28 Dec '09

I will be out of the office starting 24/12/2009 and will not return until 29/12/2009. I will respond to your message when I return. Happy holidays!

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New test version of EpiData Manager uploaded.
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 23 Dec '09

23 Dec '09

Dear EpiData list. Today a new version (0.2.2.6) of the new EpiData Manager has been uploaded to the testing page of the epidata website: http://epidata.dk/testing.php The new version includes the following updates/additions: * The settings form have been updated to support more features. The form is divided into a Basic page, for normal users, and an Advanced page, for experience users. * Shortcuts have been updated/added. Edit selected field = F9, Align options = F11, Show structure = F12. * Default folder (for dialogs) can be set by double-clicking the status bar (information is not yet shown anywhere). * Internal data engine updated. In addition the file size for the Mac OS X version have been greatly reduced, making downloading easier/faster. With kind regards, Torsten Bonde Christiansen. EpiData Software Developer.

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First public test of the EpiData Manager available for Mac, Linux and Windows
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 21 Dec '09

21 Dec '09

Dear all Early October I announced the new XML format and mid November followed up with a six point strategy. The first part of this is now ready for testing. The overall design of the future EpiData software has now evolved to this decision: a. EpiData Manager: data and project manager b. EpiData Entry Client: data entry client c. EpiData Analysis: analysis and reporting (plus epic for some batch operations) The products are not ready yet in the new rebuilt versions, but just now you are welcome to test and comment on the first public test release version of the EpiData Manager. The test release supports operating systems. (Win, Mac, Linux) in 32 and 64 bit versions. Please download from: Http://www.epidata.dk/testing.php Just download and unzip (un-tar etc) the file, which contains only one exe file. What you can test is: a read datafiles in supported formats (qes, rec, dta, dbf, csv ..) look at the dataform created based on the contents of the read file. b. create a new datastructure from scratch add fields by clicking on a toolbar or using command keys c. move fields around with the mouse (does not work in Mac yet) d. save files in the new recxml file documented on the wiki. See the testing.php page. Please discuss the interface design, implementation and test results in your opinion on this list. Reproducible errors can be reported to the bug-reporting database. See the testing.php page. Development continues with more aspects. Just using say 15 minutes should tell you whether the new principle is intuitive or not. Meanwhile I am starting a quest for more funding to continue developments beyond the current plans ending quite soon. Any ideas for funding or donations are welcomed. It seems to me we should all try to get funding to secure the current staff (one person plus partial payments for a few others) for another year before the whole package is ready for general release as open-source in a sustainable way. The current test release should work as a "proof of concept" in relation to the shift and release for several operating systems. regards Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association

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Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 74, Issue 3
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 12 Dec '09

12 Dec '09

One way of doing this will be to create a relational database structure. Please visit help menu in EpiData or post few portion of the data so one can design it if you need further assistance. Tieble 2009/12/10 <epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> > 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: Visits (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:13:06 +0100 > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] Visits > To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Message-ID: <4B20E5D2.14974.9DABD88(a)loukmeertens.hetnet.nl> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Hello Silvano, > You might find some usefull ideas in the examples you can download from > the EPIDATA > site. > > Postoperative infections > > Click on this link and dwnload there the examles named POWI. Although it is > in DUTCH > language, the CHECK/files will be understdable by any one. > Hope this helps you. > Gretings, Louk. > > email direct: loukmeertens(a)hetnet.nl > ===================================================================== > > To: <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> > Date sent: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 11:07:28 -0200 > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: [EpiData-list] Visits > > Hi, > > I have a questionnaire that split in 3 files. > > The first file refers to general data; > The second file refers to the postoperative period; > The third refers to the visits made to the patient. Such > visits may be 4 or more. > > I wish I could enter the data of visits, using the files 1 > and 2 with the patient's personal information. > > There is an example (House) on page Epi date but could not > reproduce. > > Could anyone help me? > > Can I send the files I built, if necessary. > > Thank you, > > -------------------------------------- > Silvano Cesar da Costa > Departamento de Estatística > Universidade Estadual de Londrina > Fone: 3371-4346 > -------------------------------------- > > _______________________________________________ > 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 74, Issue 3 > ******************************************* >

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Visits
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 10 Dec '09

10 Dec '09

Hi, I have a questionnaire that split in 3 files. The first file refers to general data; The second file refers to the postoperative period; The third refers to the visits made to the patient. Such visits may be 4 or more. I wish I could enter the data of visits, using the files 1 and 2 with the patient's personal information. There is an example (House) on page Epi date but could not reproduce. Could anyone help me? Can I send the files I built, if necessary. Thank you, -------------------------------------- Silvano Cesar da Costa Departamento de Estatística Universidade Estadual de Londrina Fone: 3371-4346 --------------------------------------

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preventing duplicate entries
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 09 Dec '09

09 Dec '09

I am entering daily visit counts to walk-in clinics in our area. There are 6 clinics or sites. So a record is uniquely identified by site and date. Is there a way to prevent the entry of records with a site-date combination that duplicates a site-date combination that already exists in the database? Thanks. --Chris -- Christopher W. Ryan, MD SUNY Upstate Medical University Clinical Campus at Binghamton 425 Robinson Street, Binghamton, NY 13901 cryanatbinghamtondotedu "If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea." [Antoine de St. Exupery]

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