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SV: [EpiData-list] Adding value labels in EpiData Manager 2.0.0.1 RC2 24. Oct
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 28 Oct '14

28 Oct '14

Such reports are very valuable. Since we upload minor adaptations quite frequently please also include build, which you get from version info in the help menu. Regards Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca skrev: >Hello, >I am experimenting with the new release candidae, and I´m trying to design >a simple registration form in EpiData Manager. > >I have a couple problems that may be trivial, but nevertheless, I´m a bit >stuck: > >1: In the Win 64 bit version I struggle to edit Value labels for an integer >field. I click "New" in the Valuelabel button and bring up the Value label >editor, but I am not able to add any labels. I can, However add new values, >but seen not to be able to get the label line to get focus. Tried with >Enter, Tab, arrow keys, Mouse click etc but nothing works. > >When I Open the same file in Mac, However, There are no problems at all >creating and editing a set of Value labels. I notice that i first choose >between "Internal" and "external" values - a choice which didm´t appear in >the Windows version. > >2: Is there a way to edit the sequence the various variables get focus? >After a bit of editing, the flow of focus has become mixed up. > >3. Is If-then calculations implemented? I experiment with making a >registration form for a call-center. First i define a variable "Caller´s >name" Then a boolean variable: Do you call us on behalf of yourself? Then a >variable with the name of the patient. If the call is about the caller >herself, I would like to copy the content from "caller´s name" to >"patient´s name" and then skip the patient name field. I realize that this >not strictly necessary, but just for the experiment´s sake.. > > >Regards, > >Vegard Hoegli, >Skien, Norway >_______________________________________________ >EpiData-list mailing list >EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca >http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list

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Updated experimental test version of relational datasets (Manager and EntryClient 2.0.0.0)
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 24 Oct '14

24 Oct '14

On Oct. 9th. we announced release of an experimental test version capable of creating relational structures. See: http://lists.umanitoba.ca/pipermail/epidata-list/2014q4/002546.html The following major bugs have been fixed and new versions are available: Updated versions are placed for download on http://www.epidata.dk/testing.php Manager: 1. Reports were not saved correctly as txt or html 2. Value labels could not be edited 3. Export had malfunction EntryClient: Would not propagate correctly the key from one level to the next in some instances. Please test and verify function in as well simple and complex situations. Please notice that version is still - in this upload - 2.0.0.0, but creation date is Oct 22nd., It is a good idea to use a particular ini file and recent file saving, when you are testing. To do this you add parameters/options to the start. To see the options you can run from a terminal, epidatamanager -h entryclient -h which will give the explanation, e.g. for configurations files: -i=mytest.cfg recent file list: -r=testfiles.txt regards Torsten Bonde Christiansen and Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association To verify correct version: "Copy version Info" found in the help menu and check: Manager: Program version: 2.0.0.0[RC2] r1010 EntryClient: Program version: 2.0.0.0[RC2] r411 Both of them: Core version: 2.0.0.0 r1080

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Condensing several Y/N results into one table
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 10 Oct '14

10 Oct '14

Dear list, I try to condense the frequency of several yes/no variables into one table: In a patient file I register 12 specific procedures, where each patient get a variable number of "yes" i.e. Intravenous antibiotics N % Y 126 27.8 . 328 72.2 Total 454 100.0 Pain relief N % Y 113 24.9 . 341 75.1 Total 454 100.0 etc I want to transform the result into: Treatment summary N % Intravenous antibiotics 126 27.8 Pain relief 113 24.9 etc Total 454 100.0 In the old Epi Info v6 this was relatively simple via the REPORT command, where a template .RPT file could pick specific values from tablecells across several variables. I can copy and paste values from individual tables into a spreadsheet, but it would obviosly be more user-friendly to a routine user to be able to present the result in EpiData.directly. Any suggestions? Best regards, Vegard Hogli CMO, Skien, Norway

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New test release of Manager and EntryClient (v2....)
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 10 Oct '14

10 Oct '14

Dear all Following a remarkable effort in many areas it is now possible to download experimental versions 2 of Epidata Manager and EntryClient from the page: http://epidata.dk/testing.php#alpha The overall new aspect is: relational databases This is also explained in the introduction document, which you find here: http://epidata.dk/php/downloadc.php?file=epidatamanagerintro.pdf We have worked a bit to further secure immediate transparency of function. In practice it seems that users are NOT reading manuals, so intuitive function is important, Suggestions to enhance intuitive function are welcomed. For projects with only one single dataform the main change will be new icons and hopefully more stability, since we have removed a number of bugs. Another new aspect is that study information is placed at the front. This is to enhance datadocumentation levels in projects. It is NOT necessary to complete the study information to define data. So if you are not interested in that part just skip it. When you create a new project an instruction is given on screen with a sequence for developing relational data. Be aware that these versions are still in the early testing phase. Which means that you should NOT use them for ongoing projects, and also that you should use them with new projects only. If you have generated relational databases with a previous testversion, then do not continue on that project. What we need - optimally during the coming week - is feedback on: - function, - access violations, - stability in EntryClient - stability in documentation - whether EntryClient creates correct datacontent based on the tree structure of relational databases. It is a rather complex system now, so please be patient and report, such that we can get to a stable level of function soon. We will summarise reports in about 10 days following a well deserved break in development. Following clarification of these issues we will release another test build, and once all problems are solved or fixed in a stable way the first public v2.0 will be released. If you have longer test files and explanations that you wish to send us and not to the list, then use info at epidata.dk for such mails - disregard the warning sent to you, we will read it. regards Jens Lauritsen Epidata Association

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Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 130, Issue 8
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 01 Oct '14

01 Oct '14

Thanks to all of you for your response. Jens and Renate, the syntax worked perfectly. Walter On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 8:00 PM, <epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> wrote: > 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 130, Issue 7 - count number of > records (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 17:26:21 +0000 > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: [EpiData-list] RE: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 130, Issue 7 - > count number of records > To: "'epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca'" > <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> > Message-ID: > <FE3BD206B1C952409F1892C47023A625AF98A1(a)PDHU-EXCHANGE1.pdhu.on.ca> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Hi Walter, > > You could create a count of the number of records per unique individual > and then select the first record: > > Sort idunique visitdate > > gen i count = 1 > Var Name count of type Integer and length: 9 decimals 0 > if idunique = idunique[_n-1] then count= count[_n-1] + 1 > count= count[_n-1] + 1 > the [_n] indicates recnumber and by subtracting one "_n-1" we get > the previous record > > select if count=1 > > Hope this helps, > > Renate > > -----Original Message----- > From: epidata-list-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto: > epidata-list-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of > epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 1:01 PM > To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 130, Issue 7 > > 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. (no subject) (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > 2. Re: (no subject) (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > 3. Re: first observation among several for each person (no > subject) (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > 4. Re: (no subject) (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 15:41:17 +0300 > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: [EpiData-list] (no subject) > To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Message-ID: > <CAMLtmTBnDMV9Lrnq2UxM5t9H4Nd9B41aHJULbr1Y5qDL= > 3NY5Q(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Dear ALL, > > I have a data set where some patients have more than one entry (visit) i.e. > same patient with different visit dates, while some have only one entry > (visit). I would like to select only the first visit from each patient (The > variables to use are id_unique and visit_date) > > Regards > > Walter > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 15:56:52 +0200 > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] (no subject) > To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Message-ID: > < > CAHDXojvVqiyuSKVToxE4q82DFva6Bv6+bddzpKhxqX7FNbmV1w(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Hi. > I cannot give you the comand syntax in epidata (maybe in Stata) but what > you could simply do is the following: > Create a variable first_visit_date = min(visit_date) by (id_unique) select > where visit_date = firs_visit_date. > > Serge > > 2014-09-29 14:41 GMT+02:00 <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca>: > > > Dear ALL, > > > > I have a data set where some patients have more than one entry (visit) > i.e. > > same patient with different visit dates, while some have only one > > entry (visit). I would like to select only the first visit from each > > patient (The variables to use are id_unique and visit_date) > > > > Regards > > > > Walter > > _______________________________________________ > > EpiData-list mailing list > > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list > > > > > > -- > *M. Aymar Serge SOMDA, BEng. MMath. MSPH.* > *M?thodologiste - Biostatisticien* > * > Chef Unit? de Formation et d'Appui M?thodologique Centre MURAZ > Bur: (226) 20 97 01 02 Poste 438 > GSM: (226) 70 44 33 22 > Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso > Email: serge.somda(a)centre-muraz.bf > http://www.centre-muraz.bf/ > > Cellule de Biostatistique > Institut Universitaire du Cancer > Toulouse - Oncopole > Bur: (33) (0)531 155 860 > GSM: (33) (0)604 521 773 > Toulouse, France > Email: somda.serge(a)iuct-oncopole.fr > http://www.oncopole-toulouse.com/ > > * > * > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 15:26:53 GMT > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] first observation among several for each > person (no subject) > To: <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> > Message-ID: <1412004413115.66366.16794@webmail5> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > In analysis just do this: > read "your datafile name" > sort idunique visitdate > gen i number = 1 > if idunique = idunique[_n-1] then number = number[_n-1] + 1 > > * now you have a variable "number", which gives the sequence of > observations for each person. > > select number = 1 > * will now make sure you only analyse the first observation. > > You may also use the commands aggregate, but there would be a problem (as > I remember it) with dates, which are then just integers and no longer dates. > > regards > Jens Lauritsen > EpiData Association > > > > Den 29. sep. 2014, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca skrev: > > Hi. > > I cannot give you the comand syntax in epidata (maybe in Stata) but > > what you could simply do is the following: > > Create a variable first_visit_date = min(visit_date) by (id_unique) > > select where visit_date = firs_visit_date. > > > > Serge > > > > 2014-09-29 14:41 GMT+02:00 <<epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca>>: > > > > > Dear ALL, > > > > > > I have a data set where some patients have more than one entry (visit) > i.e. > > > same patient with different visit dates, while some have only one > > > entry (visit). I would like to select only the first visit from each > > > patient (The variables to use are id_unique and visit_date) > > > > > > Regards > > > > > > Walter > > > _______________________________________________ > > > EpiData-list mailing list > > > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > > > <http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list> > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > *M. Aymar Serge SOMDA, BEng. MMath. MSPH.* *M??thodologiste - > > Biostatisticien* > > * > > Chef Unit?? de Formation et d'Appui M??thodologique Centre MURAZ > > Bur: (226) 20 97 01 02 Poste 438 > > GSM: (226) 70 44 33 22 > > Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso > > Email: <serge.somda(a)centre-muraz.bf> > > <http://www.centre-muraz.bf/> > > > > Cellule de Biostatistique > > Institut Universitaire du Cancer > > Toulouse - Oncopole > > Bur: (33) (0)531 155 860 > > GSM: (33) (0)604 521 773 > > Toulouse, France > > Email: <somda.serge(a)iuct-oncopole.fr> > > <http://www.oncopole-toulouse.com/> > > > > * > > * > > _______________________________________________ > > EpiData-list mailing list > > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > > <http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list> > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:36:11 -0400 > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] (no subject) > To: EpiData List <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> > Message-ID: <BLU436-SMTP2503B22D35AA5A8742A58E3FDBA0(a)phx.gbl> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > In Epidata Analysis, do this: > (I?m using id and visit - you cannot have names with underscores in > classic Epidata and it is probably not a good idea in new Epidata) > > define vfirst # > vfirst = 1 > sort id visit > if id = id[recnumber-1] then vfirst = 0 > select vfirst=1 > > id[recnumber-1] refers to the value of id in the previous record. Since > the data are sorted first by id and then visit, this will leave vfirst=1 > whenever id changes. > > Jamie > > On Sep 29, 2014, at 8:41 AM, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: > > > Dear ALL, > > > > I have a data set where some patients have more than one entry (visit) > i.e. > > same patient with different visit dates, while some have only one > > entry (visit). I would like to select only the first visit from each > > patient (The variables to use are id_unique and visit_date) > > > > Regards > > > > Walter > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 130, Issue 7 > ******************************************** > > > ------------------------------ > > ________________________________________ > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list > > > End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 130, Issue 8 > ******************************************** >

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RE: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 130, Issue 7 - count number of records
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

Hi Walter, You could create a count of the number of records per unique individual and then select the first record: Sort idunique visitdate gen i count = 1 Var Name count of type Integer and length: 9 decimals 0 if idunique = idunique[_n-1] then count= count[_n-1] + 1 count= count[_n-1] + 1 the [_n] indicates recnumber and by subtracting one "_n-1" we get the previous record select if count=1 Hope this helps, Renate -----Original Message----- From: epidata-list-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:epidata-list-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 1:01 PM To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 130, Issue 7 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. (no subject) (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) 2. Re: (no subject) (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) 3. Re: first observation among several for each person (no subject) (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) 4. Re: (no subject) (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 15:41:17 +0300 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [EpiData-list] (no subject) To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Message-ID: <CAMLtmTBnDMV9Lrnq2UxM5t9H4Nd9B41aHJULbr1Y5qDL=3NY5Q(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Dear ALL, I have a data set where some patients have more than one entry (visit) i.e. same patient with different visit dates, while some have only one entry (visit). I would like to select only the first visit from each patient (The variables to use are id_unique and visit_date) Regards Walter ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 15:56:52 +0200 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] (no subject) To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Message-ID: <CAHDXojvVqiyuSKVToxE4q82DFva6Bv6+bddzpKhxqX7FNbmV1w(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Hi. I cannot give you the comand syntax in epidata (maybe in Stata) but what you could simply do is the following: Create a variable first_visit_date = min(visit_date) by (id_unique) select where visit_date = firs_visit_date. Serge 2014-09-29 14:41 GMT+02:00 <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca>: > Dear ALL, > > I have a data set where some patients have more than one entry (visit) i.e. > same patient with different visit dates, while some have only one > entry (visit). I would like to select only the first visit from each > patient (The variables to use are id_unique and visit_date) > > Regards > > Walter > _______________________________________________ > EpiData-list mailing list > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list > -- *M. Aymar Serge SOMDA, BEng. MMath. MSPH.* *M?thodologiste - Biostatisticien* * Chef Unit? de Formation et d'Appui M?thodologique Centre MURAZ Bur: (226) 20 97 01 02 Poste 438 GSM: (226) 70 44 33 22 Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso Email: serge.somda(a)centre-muraz.bf http://www.centre-muraz.bf/ Cellule de Biostatistique Institut Universitaire du Cancer Toulouse - Oncopole Bur: (33) (0)531 155 860 GSM: (33) (0)604 521 773 Toulouse, France Email: somda.serge(a)iuct-oncopole.fr http://www.oncopole-toulouse.com/ * * ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 15:26:53 GMT From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] first observation among several for each person (no subject) To: <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Message-ID: <1412004413115.66366.16794@webmail5> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 In analysis just do this: read "your datafile name" sort idunique visitdate gen i number = 1 if idunique = idunique[_n-1] then number = number[_n-1] + 1 * now you have a variable "number", which gives the sequence of observations for each person. select number = 1 * will now make sure you only analyse the first observation. You may also use the commands aggregate, but there would be a problem (as I remember it) with dates, which are then just integers and no longer dates. regards Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association Den 29. sep. 2014, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca skrev: > Hi. > I cannot give you the comand syntax in epidata (maybe in Stata) but > what you could simply do is the following: > Create a variable first_visit_date = min(visit_date) by (id_unique) > select where visit_date = firs_visit_date. > > Serge > > 2014-09-29 14:41 GMT+02:00 <<epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca>>: > > > Dear ALL, > > > > I have a data set where some patients have more than one entry (visit) i.e. > > same patient with different visit dates, while some have only one > > entry (visit). I would like to select only the first visit from each > > patient (The variables to use are id_unique and visit_date) > > > > Regards > > > > Walter > > _______________________________________________ > > EpiData-list mailing list > > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > > <http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list> > > > > > > > -- > *M. Aymar Serge SOMDA, BEng. MMath. MSPH.* *M??thodologiste - > Biostatisticien* > * > Chef Unit?? de Formation et d'Appui M??thodologique Centre MURAZ > Bur: (226) 20 97 01 02 Poste 438 > GSM: (226) 70 44 33 22 > Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso > Email: <serge.somda(a)centre-muraz.bf> > <http://www.centre-muraz.bf/> > > Cellule de Biostatistique > Institut Universitaire du Cancer > Toulouse - Oncopole > Bur: (33) (0)531 155 860 > GSM: (33) (0)604 521 773 > Toulouse, France > Email: <somda.serge(a)iuct-oncopole.fr> > <http://www.oncopole-toulouse.com/> > > * > * > _______________________________________________ > EpiData-list mailing list > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > <http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list> > ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:36:11 -0400 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] (no subject) To: EpiData List <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Message-ID: <BLU436-SMTP2503B22D35AA5A8742A58E3FDBA0(a)phx.gbl> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" In Epidata Analysis, do this: (I?m using id and visit - you cannot have names with underscores in classic Epidata and it is probably not a good idea in new Epidata) define vfirst # vfirst = 1 sort id visit if id = id[recnumber-1] then vfirst = 0 select vfirst=1 id[recnumber-1] refers to the value of id in the previous record. Since the data are sorted first by id and then visit, this will leave vfirst=1 whenever id changes. Jamie On Sep 29, 2014, at 8:41 AM, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: > Dear ALL, > > I have a data set where some patients have more than one entry (visit) i.e. > same patient with different visit dates, while some have only one > entry (visit). I would like to select only the first visit from each > patient (The variables to use are id_unique and visit_date) > > Regards > > Walter > _______________________________________________ > 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 130, Issue 7 ********************************************

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(no subject)
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

Dear ALL, I have a data set where some patients have more than one entry (visit) i.e. same patient with different visit dates, while some have only one entry (visit). I would like to select only the first visit from each patient (The variables to use are id_unique and visit_date) Regards Walter

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SV: [EpiData-list] Epidata Manager key unique handling
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 19 Sep '14

19 Sep '14

All you have to do, is to define a key, which you find under project properties. After definition of a key, only one observation can be entered for each value. In entryclient a key is always what was "key unique" in Classic Epidata 3.1. Regards Jens Lauritsen epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca skrev: >Dear all, > >I have tried to use epidata manager & client. The Entry client is not indicating on duplicate entry of id field as in Epi data classic 3.1. Please let me know if there is any option to give message just after entering the key field and stop the entry to next fields. > >Thanks & best regards, >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. >_______________________________________________ >EpiData-list mailing list >EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca >http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list

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Is there a web tutorial for Epidata manager?
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 15 Sep '14

15 Sep '14

Dear Jens, Is there a web-tutorial for Epidata manager and Client? It would be of great help Basic things are simple to figure out as they are simple if you know the epidata entry 3.1 More advanced work requires some help! regards Thambu

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Epidata Manager key unique handling
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 12 Sep '14

12 Sep '14

Dear all, I have tried to use epidata manager & client. The Entry client is not indicating on duplicate entry of id field as in Epi data classic 3.1. Please let me know if there is any option to give message just after entering the key field and stop the entry to next fields. Thanks & best regards, 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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transferring a field value
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 09 Sep '14

09 Sep '14

Dear Epidata users I am facing a problem transferring a field value from a parent file to a child file. In the parent file I have initial SRQ (srqinit) and I want the same value to appear in the chiled file. I did the following: In the parent file before file Define Gsrqinit ## Global srqinit MUSTENTER AFTER ENTRY LET Gsrqinit=srqinit END END In the child file BEFORE RECORD srqinit=varsrqinit END However, this doesn't seem to work. Your help will be most appreciated. Mohammed -- *---------------------------------------------------------*

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Relational database
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 09 Sep '14

09 Sep '14

Hi there I have created a relational database for two files. A pre-entry data file (parent file) and an intake file (child file). the relate command is working well. However, when finishing information entry in the child file and go back to the main file using F10 , EpiData doesn't take me automatically to a new parent file but to the previous file and a new parent file will only open when using the navigation bottom. Also when I fill in the second parent file and automatically move to the child file, I found the information entered for the previous child file. Hope you can help me solving this problem Thanks Mohamed -- *---------------------------------------------------------*

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Which type of testing is good for securing stable software and enhance development ?
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 30 Jul '14

30 Jul '14

Dear all As you can see in the recent days communication on the list aspects of the "relate" system has been tested and in a collaborating process btw. V. Høgli and T.Christiansen, the issue of a wrongly place information window was clarified. This is exactly the type of correspondence which is helpful to the development. So therefore I encourage with time and interest in the future function and stable software developed to take part. It does not mean that all should spent days and weeks, but just a small exercise of say half an hour twice a week is not much for each of you. regards Jens Lauritsen EpiData Software Initiator and coordinator Denmark

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Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 129, Issue 9
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 30 Jul '14

30 Jul '14

Torsten, Seems you located the problem:-) Funny though, the same phenomenon appears in Windows 7. The "show all button" is greyed out, but the other fix - Selecting Edit - Default windows position before I open any project, and then restart EDM fixes the problem. Glad if this testing can be useful. Regards, Vegard Høgli Torsten Bonde Christiansen wrote: > The reason why the program freeze at step 7) is because the window for > "Define Key" appears > outside your monitor. This happens due to a programming error from my side. > > You can see the window if you right-click the Manager icon in the dock > and select "Show All...". > ... > An easy fix for this is to use the "Default window position" which will > reset the position of ALL > windows within EpiData Manager. Then the next time you click "Define > Key" you should have > the window positioned properly. > > Kind regards, > Torsten Bonde Christiansen. > EpiData Association. > > > > On 2014-07-22 23:48, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: > > "Then set as key" - embarrassed to admit - Still don't get it: > > Here's exactly what I do: > > 1. Define new project > > 2. Save as myfile (even tried without save first) > > 3. click on Dataform 1 > > 4. Define field name IDNO Integer length 4 > > 5. Apply, then close field properties pane > > 6. Select IDNO field with select tool (small boxes appear enclosing > > selected field) > > 7. Click on Dataform button (or menu item) - then choose Define key > > 8. Freeze - Nothing happens, not possible to define new dataform, not > able > > to save or edit field, have to kill process in program manager (windows), > > small green plus sign when hovering mouse over field (OSX). > > > > Where do I go wrong? anyway: apparent program freeze should be replaced > by > > error message if I do something in the wrong order, like for example: > when > > I tried to add a child dataform first, i get the error message: must > create > > at least one key first. > > > > Vegard > > > > > >> on Jul 22, Jamie wrote: > >> > > I have not had this problem (OSX-Mavericks). On Dataform1, I define an > >> integer field. Then set as key. add a related dataform and my key field > >> shows up on the new form. When you add a field to Dataform1, the Relate > tab > >> appears. You have to define a related dataform firstThen ; then the > Relate > >> tab shows up. > >> > >> Jamie > >> > >> > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 129, Issue 9 > ******************************************** >

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Auto Response
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 29 Jul '14

29 Jul '14

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Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 129, Issue 5
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 29 Jul '14

29 Jul '14

"Then set as key" - embarrassed to admit - Still don't get it: Here's exactly what I do: 1. Define new project 2. Save as myfile (even tried without save first) 3. click on Dataform 1 4. Define field name IDNO Integer length 4 5. Apply, then close field properties pane 6. Select IDNO field with select tool (small boxes appear enclosing selected field) 7. Click on Dataform button (or menu item) - then choose Define key 8. Freeze - Nothing happens, not possible to define new dataform, not able to save or edit field, have to kill process in program manager (windows), small green plus sign when hovering mouse over field (OSX). Where do I go wrong? anyway: apparent program freeze should be replaced by error message if I do something in the wrong order, like for example: when I tried to add a child dataform first, i get the error message: must create at least one key first. Vegard > on Jul 22, Jamie wrote: > I have not had this problem (OSX-Mavericks). On Dataform1, I define an > integer field. Then set as key. add a related dataform and my key field > shows up on the new form. When you add a field to Dataform1, the Relate tab > appears. You have to define a related dataform firstThen ; then the Relate > tab shows up. > > Jamie > >

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Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 129, Issue 6
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 24 Jul '14

24 Jul '14

Dear all, can you help me?There is no any possibility to change the REC file to correspondence file in Epidata manager so that i can maintain the data without loosing data from rec. regards kusulla -------------------------------------------- On Wed, 7/23/14, epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> wrote: Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 129, Issue 6 To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 5:00 PM 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 129, Issue 5 (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) 2. Re: Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 129, Issue 5 (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 23:48:47 +0200 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [EpiData-list] Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 129, Issue 5 To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Message-ID: <CAOcA-0i-C9NpbnLvEHvDYH28AXWD8vJLHOJVpSfvmSBF03Q_zg(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 "Then set as key" - embarrassed to admit - Still don't get it: Here's exactly what I do: 1. Define new project 2. Save as myfile (even tried without save first) 3. click on Dataform 1 4. Define field name IDNO Integer length 4 5. Apply, then close field properties pane 6. Select IDNO field with select tool (small boxes appear enclosing selected field) 7. Click on Dataform button (or menu item) - then choose Define key 8. Freeze - Nothing happens, not possible to define new dataform, not able to save or edit field, have to kill process in program manager (windows), small green plus sign when hovering mouse over field (OSX). Where do I go wrong? anyway: apparent program freeze should be replaced by error message if I do something in the wrong order, like for example: when I tried to add a child dataform first, i get the error message: must create at least one key first. Vegard > on Jul 22, Jamie wrote: > I have not had this problem (OSX-Mavericks). On Dataform1, I define an > integer field. Then set as key. add a related dataform and my key field > shows up on the new form. When you add a field to Dataform1, the Relate tab > appears. You have to define a related dataform firstThen ; then the Relate > tab shows up. > > Jamie > > ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 23:10:45 -0400 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 129, Issue 5 To: EpiData List <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Message-ID: <BLU436-SMTP21355C6BF27075164EC4EFDFE0(a)phx.gbl> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" You are doing this correctly. When I do this, I do not get an error. MacBook Pro (2009, Core 2 duo) with OSX 10.9.4 (Mavericks with all current updates). So you have to do a Force Quit on your Mac? Have you checked the error logs to see if there is an error from EDM? I�e seen some errors at times that have been useful. Jamie On Jul 22, 2014, Vegard wrote: > "Then set as key" - embarrassed to admit - Still don't get it: > Here's exactly what I do: > 1. Define new project > 2. Save as myfile (even tried without save first) > 3. click on Dataform 1 > 4. Define field name IDNO Integer length 4 > 5. Apply, then close field properties pane > 6. Select IDNO field with select tool (small boxes appear enclosing > selected field) > 7. Click on Dataform button (or menu item) - then choose Define key > 8. Freeze - Nothing happens, not possible to define new dataform, not able > to save or edit field, have to kill process in program manager (windows), > small green plus sign when hovering mouse over field (OSX). > > Where do I go wrong? anyway: apparent program freeze should be replaced by > error message if I do something in the wrong order, like for example: when > I tried to add a child dataform first, i get the error message: must create > at least one key first. > > Vegard > > >> on Jul 22, Jamie wrote: >> > > I have not had this problem (OSX-Mavericks). On Dataform1, I define an >> integer field. Then set as key. add a related dataform and my key field >> shows up on the new form. When you add a field to Dataform1, the Relate tab >> appears. You have to define a related dataform firstThen ; then the Relate >> tab shows up. >> >> Jamie >> >> > _______________________________________________ > 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 129, Issue 6 ********************************************

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Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 129, Issue 6
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 23 Jul '14

23 Jul '14

Jamie, Actually, On the Mac (OSX 10.9.4, 8 GB RAM, i7), the program does not lock completely: All menu items are greyed out except "Epidatamanager" with it's submenu items i.e. Quit, so I can seemingly exit normally. But after trying to select "define key" every other program action is blocked. I am not so familiar with OSX, so browsing the system logs are not particularly meaningful to me, but I can copy if necessary. Similar problem in Windows 7, therefore I suspected trivial user error: Program behaves normally until select "define key": Then everything locks up. here the menu items are not greyed out. But clicking on "file" does not open submenu, the "x" in upper right corner is not red and does not respond, the program window is locked in position etc. However: in task manager, the EpiData Manager is reported as "running"(!) When terminating program in Task Manager, the enclosed EDM dialog box appears. text says: "Cannot quit this program because it awaits response from you. Click Cancel to go back to windows and check status of program, or click exit to terminate the program immediately and lose all unsaved data". Hope this dialogue can be of use to Jens, also interesting to know if anybody else have had similar problems. vegard Jamie wrote: > So you have to do a Force Quit on your Mac? Have you checked the error > logs to see if there is an error from EDM? I’ve seen some errors at times > that have been useful. > > Jamie > >

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Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 129, Issue 4
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 22 Jul '14

22 Jul '14

Dear Jens, I have downloaded and testet EDM and EDC v 2.0.0.0 RC1 both extended and standard version, both Windows and OSX versions to test relational file structure I may have overlooked something obvious, but the program freezes when I try to define an integer or string field as key on the first dataform on a new project. I do not see te "relate" tab on the corresponding field property menu. The clinical example in the package opens and works as intended; on first opening the example file in Manager, the "relate" tab is visible, on reopening the file the tab seems to be gone. On data entry, the relate seems to work, though. Tested most thoroughly on WIndows 7 preofessional 64 bit SP1 (both 64 bit and 32 bit versions) on HP Intel i5 laptop, but seemingly same behaviour on Macbook Pro retina mid 2012 wirh OSX Maverick. Best regards, Vegard Høgli CMO, Skien kommune, Norway On Jul 21, Jens wrote: > In early August development and adaptation of the Relational > experimental version will continue. It seems very few comments have been > made on this list. From the download numbers it seems that about 250 > copies were downloaded since June 17th. Those having downloaded and > tested please comment on the list before early August, where we will > continue development. > > regards > > Jens Lauritsen > EpiData Association > > >

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news on versions and documentation
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 21 Jul '14

21 Jul '14

Dear all Versions 1.4.4.6 of Manager and 1.4.4.4 og EntryClient were placed for public download in early July. Updated introduction manuals were placed on the web (http://www.epidata.dk/download.php) in mid July. links: http://epidata.dk/php/downloadc.php?file=epidatamanagerintro.pdf http://epidata.dk/php/downloadc.php?file=epidataentryclientintro.pdf In early August development and adaptation of the Relational experimental version will continue. It seems very few comments have been made on this list. From the download numbers it seems that about 250 copies were downloaded since June 17th. Those having downloaded and tested please comment on the list before early August, where we will continue development. regards Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association

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EpiData Manager v1.4.4.6 -String fields
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 19 Jul '14

19 Jul '14

Hello List, is it possible to change not only the width but also the height of the string field (manager)? Depending upon the number of characters the field is widely increased to the right but not downward (no line break). However for the data entry it would be better/easier if the field was to be increased downward. I need a field with 1000 characters! Is that too much? regards, Marita

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Can you help me
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 01 Jul '14

01 Jul '14

Dear all I am a user of epidata software since 2012 so now I want to add some questions to my questionaire when a add it when I reverse the data to my rec file it tells me that once I will reverse the data it loose some data to my database so what can I do so that I can edit and add some question to my questionare without any loose of data to my database. Regards, KUSULLA

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AUTO: CN=Louise Cullen/O=NWHB is out of the office. (returning 07/07/2014)
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 26 Jun '14

26 Jun '14

I am out of the office until 07/07/2014. Please contact Tracey McCole on 071 9852900 or Carol O Donnell on 074 9125888 ext 5047 if you require further assistance, otherwise I will attend to your email when I return Note: This is an automated response to your message "EpiData-list Digest, Vol 128, Issue 8" sent on 26/06/2014 18:03:44. This is the only notification you will receive while this person is away. *************************************************************************** "Tá an fhaisnéis sa ríomhphost seo (ceangaltáin san áireamh) faoi rún. Baineann sé leis an té ar seoladh chuige amháin agus tá sé ar intinn go bhfaighfidh siadsan amháin é agus gurb iadsan amháin a dhéanfaidh breithniú air. Más rud é nach tusa an duine ar leis é, tá cosc iomlán ar aon fhaisnéis atá ann, a úsáid, a chraobhscaoileadh, a scaipeadh, a nochtadh, a fhoilsiú, ná a chóipeáil . Seains gurb iad tuairimí pearsanta an údar atá san ríomhphost agus nach tuairimí FSS iad. Má fuair tú an ríomhphost seo trí dhearmad, bheadh muid buíoch dá gcuirfeá in iúil don.Deasc Seirbhísí ECT ar an nguthán ag +353 71 9820555 nó ar an ríomhphost chuig ICT.Helpdesk(a)hse.ie agus ansin glan an ríomhphost seo ded' chóras." *************************************************************************** "Information in this email (including attachments) is confidential. It is intended for receipt and consideration only by the intended recipient.If you are not an addressee or intended recipient, any use, dissemination,distribution, disclosure, publication or copying of information contained in this email is strictly prohibited..Opinions expressed in this email may be personal to the author and are not necessarily the opinions of the HSE. If this email has been received by you in error we would be grateful if you could immediately notify the ICT Service Desk by telephone at +353 71 9820555 or by email to ICT.Helpdesk(a)hse.ie and thereafter delete this e-mail from your system" ***************************************************************************

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Password setting Test Version EpiData Manager
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 26 Jun '14

26 Jun '14

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Efforts in continued EpiData Development - who ?
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 26 Jun '14

26 Jun '14

To all on the EpiData-list Allow me to use the opportunity of the coming summer vacations here in the Northern Hemisphere to mention/credit a few key influential contributors in collaborative efforts and/or major funding bodies, which continues to result in the EpiData resourses being freely available for all users. A more complete list is found at: http://epidata.dk/credit.htm (which needs updating from recent years) * The collaboration in teaching with H. Rieder has been excellent in achieving as well relevant function in the software, but also in creating the complete set of exercises found on http://www.tbrieder.org/epidata/epidata.html . Users should know that this collection has been the basis for very many courses and subsequent publications in the Tuberculosis area. * The collaboration with APHEO (Association of Public Health Epidemiologists in Ontario) and the Canadian Field Epidemiology training programme and guidance from J. Hockin resulting in: Field guides in epidemiology, including sample files and exercises : http://www.apheo.ca/index.php?pid=47 * SPC - functionality in collaboration with the Norwegian Medical Association and Quality assurance organisation in Healthcare (V. Högli and B.Nyen) http://epidata.dk/php/downloadc.php?file=spc_epidata_software_v1.pdf and http://epidata.dk/php/downloadc.php?file=spcbrugerhaandbogrsl.pdf (In Danish) * The collaboration with the Danish Data Archives on xml principles and adaptation of a simplified form of DDI standards. http://samfund.dda.dk/dda/beretning/beretning2012/epidata2012.asp (In Danish) * The funding from other sources - see http://epidata.dk/funding.htm * The continued efforts by MSC Torsten Christiansen in attentive and persistent implementation of our data documentation principles in the current modernised forms based on the epx file format. * In all "modesty" allow me to mention my own contributions, governance and continued efforts in securing stability, standards compliant and straight forward implementation and coordination of the software. Without the resources provided by these collaborative efforts there would have been no EpiData Software. Other persons have also spent time in assistance of development - users following this list will know these are. Relevant web adresses with course materials are found on this page: http://epidata.dk/links.htm If anyone knows of other relevant sites let us know on the list - or if some of them are no longer active. I foresee an important turning point when we soon will have full GCP compliance with logging followed by a complete rewriting of EpiData analysis. Users and organisations should be aware that the EpiData software can only survive with sustained funding and efforts from the implied persons. regards Jens Lauritsen Initiator and Coordinator of EpiData software. (We do not wish to end in the situation exemplified by the postcard from the son being on vacation "No money - not funny, Sonny" and the dad replies "How sad - too bad, dad")

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RE: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 128, Issue 7
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 25 Jun '14

25 Jun '14

many thanks Hans v thankful regards 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, June 24, 2014 10:30 PM To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 128, Issue 7 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. Video tutorial for epidata analysis (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) 2. Re: Video tutorial for epidata analysis (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) 3. Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 128, Issue 6 (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 22:36:49 +0530 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [EpiData-list] Video tutorial for epidata analysis To: "epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Message-ID: <063C35AE5474CE4B93D2EAEF476684FB027F1147841A(a)mail.cmcvellore.ac.in> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Dear All I want to learn to use epidata analysis Does anyone know a good video tutorial or online resource that can help many thanks Thambu ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2014 20:07:16 +0200 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] Video tutorial for epidata analysis To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Message-ID: <53A86CD4.1010501(a)tbrieder.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Dear Thambu: Not video tutorial but hopefully a helpful course, go to: http://www.tbrieder.org then pick "EpiData course" You find there Parts B, C, and D which all provide information of increasing complexity to EpiData Analysis. Hans On 23-Jun-14 18:21, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: > Dear All > I want to learn to use epidata analysis > Does anyone know a good video tutorial or online resource that can help > many thanks > Thambu > -- Hans L Rieder, MD, MPH Jetzikofenstr 12 3038 Kirchlindach Switzerland Tel: +41 31 829 4577 Mob: +41 79 321 9122 Skype: hansleonhardrieder Web: http://www.tbrieder.org ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2014 07:23:52 +0530 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [EpiData-list] Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 128, Issue 6 To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Message-ID: <CAEwCcjye5=Qw93x1hFKBJOnSvO--jH6S2uJaCry4xFJmW2x9zQ(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Dear Thambu, One of the best online learning resources for EpiData can be found at http://www.tbrieder.org/epidata/epidata.html Best, Ajay ------------------------------ ________________________________________ EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 128, Issue 7 ********************************************

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Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 128, Issue 6
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 23 Jun '14

23 Jun '14

Dear Thambu, One of the best online learning resources for EpiData can be found at http://www.tbrieder.org/epidata/epidata.html Best, Ajay

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Video tutorial for epidata analysis
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 23 Jun '14

23 Jun '14

Dear All I want to learn to use epidata analysis Does anyone know a good video tutorial or online resource that can help many thanks Thambu

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Video tutorial for epidata analysis
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 23 Jun '14

23 Jun '14

Dear All I want to learn to use epidata analysis Does anyone know a good video tutorial or online resource that can help many thanks Thambu

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Relate - v2.0.0.0 testing
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 19 Jun '14

19 Jun '14

Quick testing of the test version of Manager & Entry Client with relational data forms was successful. I suggest that we be able to move to a child form without having to create a field that just provides the ‘switch’ to go. If we could allow relate to proceed on any value of a field, the jump to the child form would be much like it is now in classic Epidata. This equivalent to an unconditional jump (that is jump on value *). This way, the child form can be invoked as part of a logical flow of data entry without adding an additional field. Jamie

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Revise .epx-file structure during data entry?
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 18 Jun '14

18 Jun '14

Hello list, Data has been entered into foo.epx. Some data could not be entered as values were outside accepted range. Thus, we have to revise foo.epx . How should foo.epx be revised in EpidataManager? By "open file" and revise variable structure or "import file" and....? Nikolai Stenfors

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Unable to open the file
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 18 Jun '14

18 Jun '14

Hello list, Data has been entered using EpidatentryClient 1.41 into foo.epx in an Windows-environment I am unable to open the file in my LInux-environment: Unable to open the file: foo.epx An error occured: In 'stream:' (line 2 pos 1): Root element is missing Any suggestions? Nikolai Stenfors

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Major STEP: First experimental EpiData Manager and EntryClient with RELATIONAL DATA
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

Dear all A major step in EpiData Project development has been taken during the past weeks and months. It has been rather silent on our point, but that was due to working intensively with relational data capabilities Today we have placed v2.0.0.0 of EpiData Manager as "experimental" here: http://epidata.dk/testing.php#alpha Notice move down. At the top you will find v1.4.4.5 Please experiment with building relational data bases and also "one dataform only" databases to verify function or find problems. An example clinical database with several dataforms is included in the downloads. Before releasing relational data function as a release for "real" projectdata the following is needed: a. Tests by many users (You) b. Development of reporting for multi-dataform projects c. Development of exporting of data in multi-dataform projects d. Fix any bugs reported We hope to fix any reported bugs and points b+c within the next 2-3 weeks. To work with the new principle you will find updated introduction pdf files installed with the software. regards Torsten Bonde Christiansen and Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association Denmark

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V1.4.4.5 available of EpiData Manager for Testing
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 17 Jun '14

17 Jun '14

Dear all On June 11th we have released v1.4.4.5 of EpiData Manager as "pre release candidate" on this page: http://epidata.dk/testing.php at the top. (notice version) Minor bugs have been fixed and internal routines for various aspects of file management have been enhanced. In addition You may now append epx/epz files with the same structure. Append is found in the main menu in "Tools". Unless problems are identified the pre-release v1.4.4.5 will be placed for general public download towards the end of current week. regards Jens Lauritsen Initiator and Coordinator EpiData Association

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Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 127, Issue 9
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 14 Jun '14

14 Jun '14

Jamie, Thank you so much for helpful advice - your recipe works! :-) Defining custom command mycmd01 fas very helpful calculating hospital ward utilization starting av certain day: CMD mycmd01 count if (inndato <= aday) and (utdato >= aday) pct=$count/9*100 //Percent utilization of a 9 bed ward type "Beds occupied on @aday : @$count Percent filled : @pct" *** Next statement adds a line to aggregate file sday = sday + $count aday = aday + 1 end // repeating this command necessary number of times. To take this even further, I try to produce a SPC graph of utilization rate variation over time. I thought that I will need an aggregate file with 2 variables: Counting date (aday) and Count (of beds each day). I have tried to use aggregate command combined with repeating the CMD segment obove, but it fails. i have also tried to define a new REC file containing the two variables aday (or inndato) and beds=$count, and put this command into the mycmd01 block: append aday beds /file="aggfile.rec" I have trouble understanding the EpiDaat Process flow... Any hints? best regards, Vegard 2014-05-29 19:03 GMT+02:00 <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. Community Hospital Ward utilization > (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > 2. Re: Community Hospital Ward utilization > (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 29 May 2014 00:08:58 +0200 > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: [EpiData-list] Community Hospital Ward utilization > To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Message-ID: > < > CAOcA-0iU6TNqJJrkPrNOtKBjwWHkhJKfUUWRZs1ib4JVUc8gBg(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Dear list, > I am thinking of designing a monitoring system for a short-term community > hospital ward with 9 beds > > Among variables are > > Patient ID > indate (admission date) <dd/mm/yyyy> inhour admission hour ## > outdate (discharge date) <dd/mm/yyyy> outhour discharge hour ## (not always > recorded) > > Age, sex diagnose1, diagnose2 diagnose3, treatment elements etc. > > Does anybody have a hint on how I can monitor utilization rate, i.e. how > many beds are occupied each day, and average utilization rate per week? > > In Epi Info I would put up a sequence of commands that runs through the > datafile for each consecutive day to count number of patients. in EpiInfo > the PROCESS command would run thhrough the file and do the maths > > I thought a defined variable inhouse # and a counter date > gen d testdate ="01/09/2013" // Opening date > > if testdate < today > then > if testdate >=indate and testdate <=outdate then > inhouse=1 else inhouse=0 > endif > testdate=testdate + 1 > else goto end > endif > > Then route to an aggregate file date, count. > > PROCESS > > But there seems to be no equivalent command in EpiData. I have not figured > out if aggregate or stab could be used for such a purpose. Anye ideas or > hints? > > Best Regards > Vegard HÃ¸gli > Community Medical Officer > Skien, Norway > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Wed, 28 May 2014 20:35:37 -0400 > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] Community Hospital Ward utilization > To: EpiData List <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> > Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP92545148C20845F4C74AC1FD240(a)phx.gbl> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > In Epidata Analysis, you could do something like this for daily > utilization for a whole week: > > read thedatafile > define aday <dd/mm/yyyy> global > define sday #### global > define avbed ###.# > > aday = dmy(?Start day?,?Start month?,?Start year?) // allows you to set a > start date > // add an imif here to check validity of the start date > > sday = 0 > ? “Utilization for the week starting @aday" > > count if (indate <= aday) and (outdate >= a day) > ? “Beds used on @aday : @$count” > sday = sday + $count > aday = aday + 1 > > count if (indate <= aday) and (outdate >= a day) > ? “Beds used on @aday : @$count” > sday = sday + $count > aday = aday + 1 > > // repeat last 4 steps 5 more times > > avbed = float(sday)/7.0 > ? “Average bed count for the week was #avbed” > > Note that the 4 commands starting with count if could be used to define a > cmd to simplify the program. > You could also set aday this way to get the 7 previous days: > > aday = today - 6 > > Jamie > > On May 28, 2014, at 6:08 PM, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: > > > Does anybody have a hint on how I can monitor utilization rate, i.e. how > > many beds are occupied each day, and average utilization rate per week? > > > > ------------------------------ > > ________________________________________ > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list > > > End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 127, Issue 9 > ******************************************** >

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Community Hospital Ward utilization
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 28 May '14

28 May '14

Dear list, I am thinking of designing a monitoring system for a short-term community hospital ward with 9 beds Among variables are Patient ID indate (admission date) <dd/mm/yyyy> inhour admission hour ## outdate (discharge date) <dd/mm/yyyy> outhour discharge hour ## (not always recorded) Age, sex diagnose1, diagnose2 diagnose3, treatment elements etc. Does anybody have a hint on how I can monitor utilization rate, i.e. how many beds are occupied each day, and average utilization rate per week? In Epi Info I would put up a sequence of commands that runs through the datafile for each consecutive day to count number of patients. in EpiInfo the PROCESS command would run thhrough the file and do the maths I thought a defined variable inhouse # and a counter date gen d testdate ="01/09/2013" // Opening date if testdate < today then if testdate >=indate and testdate <=outdate then inhouse=1 else inhouse=0 endif testdate=testdate + 1 else goto end endif Then route to an aggregate file date, count. PROCESS But there seems to be no equivalent command in EpiData. I have not figured out if aggregate or stab could be used for such a purpose. Anye ideas or hints? Best Regards Vegard Høgli Community Medical Officer Skien, Norway

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password request
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 23 May '14

23 May '14

Hi I am a psychiatric epidemiologist from Uganda and I use epidata for our community research. I have downloaded EpiDataentryclient 1.5.1.0 and while installing it, I was asked for a password. Can anyone provide me with this password. Thank you & very best, Ethel

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Re: Password request
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 21 May '14

21 May '14

Hi Ether, It seems to me that it is asking for your laptop's administrator password. You need to contact your IT administrator. Deepak On 21 May 2014 22:30, <epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> wrote: > 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. password request (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 21 May 2014 07:30:30 -0700 (PDT) > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: [EpiData-list] password request > To: "epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" > <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> > Message-ID: > <1400682630.93346.YahooMailNeo(a)web164604.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Hi > I am a psychiatric epidemiologist from Uganda and I use epidata for our > community research. I have downloaded EpiDataentryclient 1.5.1.0 and while > installing it, I was asked for a password. > Can anyone provide me with this password. > Thank you & very best, > Ethel > > > ------------------------------ > > ________________________________________ > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list > > > End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 127, Issue 6 > ******************************************** >

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How to calculate age
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 14 May '14

14 May '14

Kære EpiData. Jeg har fået et problem med at udregne alder og behandlingsvarighed, hvilket jeg slet ikke kan forstå, da jeg synes jeg har gjort det samme som i tidligere rec/chk files. Jeg har prøvet at kigge omkring i Jeres databaser efter hjælp, men kan ikke finde ud af, hvor mit problem stammer fra. Jeg har vedhæftet rec og chk. filer, kan I finde fejlen? Det er for variablerne age og time, at jeg har problemer. mvh Eva Eva Skovslund Nielsen Lægestuderende Forskningsårsstuderende Institut for Biomedicin, Aarhus Universitet Wilhelm Meyers Allé 4 Bygning 1242 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark E-mail: eva.skovslund(a)studmed.au.dk<mailto:eva.skovslund@studmed.au.dk> esn(a)farm.au.dk<mailto:esn@farm.au.dk>

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Re: Automatic field entry
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 12 May '14

12 May '14

Ok, thank you. I'm waiting for scripting possibilities ... Labeling is not a solution for me, because Field2 depends on Field1 only when it has "A". If Field1 has different values, then Field2 must remain empty and still writeable. Christian. Message: 1 Date: Tue, 6 May 2014 15:44:20 -0400 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] Automatic field entry To: EpiData List <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP95EE8CE146F15A152E2B0FFD4F0(a)phx.gbl> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" You can do this by adding value labels to Field1: label for "A" is "K" etc. Then, on the Extended tab, choose to copy the label to Field2 Make Field2 NoEnter Scripting is not yet implemented, but is coming. This will allow much greater flexibility. Jamie On Apr 24, 2014, at 6:36 AM, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: > Is there a chance to have an automatic value in a field depending on > the entered value in another field, i.e: > > Field_1 (entered by user): "A" > Field_2 (automatically filled with "K", when user has entered "A" in > Field_1): "K" > > I could not find a possibility to realise this by JUMPS or in the > EXTENDED register card. ------------------------------ ________________________________________ EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 127, Issue 3 ********************************************

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Automatic field entry
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 06 May '14

06 May '14

Hello list, I'm new to Epidata, just building my first entry form. Is there a chance to have an automatic value in a field depending on the entered value in another field, i.e: Field_1 (entered by user): "A" Field_2 (automatically filled with "K", when user has entered "A" in Field_1): "K" I could not find a possibility to realise this by JUMPS or in the EXTENDED register card. I saw there were User Defined Functions in former releases of EPIDATA. Is this no longer possible in the new epidatamanager? Thanks for your attention! Christian

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“Editing Standard Chart1” dialogue box chosen features should appear in the code of graph command
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 01 May '14

01 May '14

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Epidata Entry Client Mac bug
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 01 May '14

01 May '14

Hi, I’ve been trying to use Epidata for data entry purposes. Excellent program! However, I noticed that in the current version of the Entry Client 1.4.4.2 the “Open” menu will not do anything (both on the drop down menu File->Open and the Button on the program). I downloaded the test version 1.5.1.0 and it seems to have the same bug as well. I can work around this by opening the file in Manager first and then opening it (as it shows in the “Open Recent ->” option). Otherwise it will not open a file. I don’t know if anyone has noticed this? I have been trying to see if I can use this for data collection. Thanks again for the excellent effort! Philip Ong, MD Baylor College of Medicine

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RE: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 126, Issue 2
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 26 Apr '14

26 Apr '14

the problem with exporting to SPSS i have a variable called angina which is coded as 1 and 0 for yes and no when i export from manager to SPSS, half the varaibels have 1 and 0 but the rest have values-such as 234, 253 etc Other variables also have most correct but some exported like that- another examples even the unique id for a 450 item data set has ~ 50 variables expoted as number 23456, 24567 etc?? I hope my explanation of my problem is clear thank you thambu 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: Friday, April 25, 2014 10:30 PM To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 126, 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. Automatic field entry (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) 2. (no subject) (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) 3. Exporting from Epidata manager to SPSS (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) 4. Re: Exporting from Epidata manager to SPSS (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2014 12:36:08 +0200 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [EpiData-list] Automatic field entry To: <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Message-ID: <FAA90C533C372D4B98E7EBBF1FC2DDCD145D92(a)cuxmailn.cux.local> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Hello list, I'm new to Epidata, just building my first entry form. Is there a chance to have an automatic value in a field depending on the entered value in another field, i.e: Field_1 (entered by user): "A" Field_2 (automatically filled with "K", when user has entered "A" in Field_1): "K" I could not find a possibility to realise this by JUMPS or in the EXTENDED register card. I saw there were User Defined Functions in former releases of EPIDATA. Is this no longer possible in the new epidatamanager? Thanks for your attention! Christian ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:29:48 +0530 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [EpiData-list] (no subject) To: "epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Message-ID: <063C35AE5474CE4B93D2EAEF476684FB027F11478337(a)mail.cmcvellore.ac.in> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:30:48 +0530 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [EpiData-list] Exporting from Epidata manager to SPSS To: "epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Message-ID: <063C35AE5474CE4B93D2EAEF476684FB027F11478338(a)mail.cmcvellore.ac.in> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Dear All I have a problem. I have a STATA file that i need to convert to PSPP/SPSS as i only have PSPP when i import the STATA file to epidata manager i get all data imported correctly However when i export the same file to SPSS ,many variables do not export correctly I hope someone can help with this Sincerely Thambu Dr Thambu David S Professor and Head Medicine Unit 2 Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, India ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2014 11:03:52 +0200 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] Exporting from Epidata manager to SPSS To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Message-ID: <535A24F8.8040500(a)epidata.dk> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed On 2014-04-25 11:00, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: > Dear All > I have a problem. > I have a STATA file that i need to convert to PSPP/SPSS as i only have PSPP > when i import the STATA file to epidata manager i get all data imported correctly > However when i export the same file to SPSS ,many variables do not export correctly > I hope someone can help with this Please be a little more specific as to what is not working? All we know is that it does not work as intended, but not what the nature of the problem is... Regards, Torsten Christiansen EpiData. ------------------------------ ________________________________________ EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 126, Issue 2 ********************************************

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Exporting from Epidata manager to SPSS
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 25 Apr '14

25 Apr '14

Dear All I have a problem. I have a STATA file that i need to convert to PSPP/SPSS as i only have PSPP when i import the STATA file to epidata manager i get all data imported correctly However when i export the same file to SPSS ,many variables do not export correctly I hope someone can help with this Sincerely Thambu Dr Thambu David S Professor and Head Medicine Unit 2 Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, India

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(no subject)
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 25 Apr '14

25 Apr '14

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Help with 'Reading' an epx file with EpiDataAnalysis after entering records in DataEntry
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 08 Apr '14

08 Apr '14

>> Hi There! >> >> I am hoping that you can help me with this problem that I am facing. >> >> It seems that after I save my project after doing data entry - the data analysis is not able to read the project - whenever I open the epx file - it says ‘Loading data C:\Users\…..\MyProject.epx, please wait….’ and nothing happens. >> >> I try to read the samples provided but there’s no problem with it. >> >> I am just wondering what did I do wrong in saving my project after DataEntry that DataAnalysis is not able to read it? >> >> I also could not locate the REC file as well. My version of epidata manager is 1.4.4.4, entry client 1.4..4.2, and data analysis manager of v2.2 build 182. >> >> Thank you very much. I look forward to hearing from you. >> >> Regards >> Teddy On 8 Apr 2014, at 6:43 pm, jens lauritsen <jl(a)epidata.dk> wrote: > Please send your question again, but to the epidata-list, not to list owner. > > Add to your list the version of EpiData Manager, you are using. See help file "copy version". > > regards > Jens Lauritsen > > On 08-04-2014 09:05, Teddy wrote: >> Hi There! >> >> I am hoping that you can help me with this problem that I am facing. >> >> It seems that after I save my project after doing data entry - the data analysis is not able to read the project - whenever I open the epx file - it says ‘Loading data C:\Users\…..\MyProject.epx, please wait….’ and nothing happens. >> >> I try to read the samples provided but there’s no problem with it. >> >> I am just wondering what did I do wrong in saving my project after DataEntry that DataAnalysis is not able to read it? >> >> I also could not locate the REC file as well. >> >> Thank you very much. I look forward to hearing from you. >> >> Regards >> Teddy >

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Help version
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 15 Mar '14

15 Mar '14

Thank you for your response. When I download french version de EpidatAanalysis 182, I have an "old help" version (0.42), but when i download the english version 182, i obtain a "recent" help version of help (1.01)... When I consult version 178, I have the help version 1.1..... Thank you for your work. Bernard BRANGER 9 bis, rue Gabriel LUNEAU 44000 NANTES France Tél 02 40 73 13 32 Mobile 06 32 70 33 80 Mel : branger-bono(a)wanadoo.fr

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Help Version
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 12 Mar '14

12 Mar '14

Hello, I use version 2.2.2.178 and version 2.2.2.182 Epidata Analysis For the 178, an old version, the EpiData Analysis Command and Function Reference Guide is Document version 1.1 and is OK. For the 182, the more recent version, it is help document version 0.42 with partial french language, but the comments seem obsolete : commands EPITABLES, not LIFETABLE, "Tables" with too short text.... Thank you for your reply. Bernard BRANGER 9 bis, rue Gabriel LUNEAU 44000 NANTES France Tél 02 40 73 13 32 Mobile 06 32 70 33 80 Mail : branger-bono(a)wanadoo.fr

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jumps does not work with boolean
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 10 Mar '14

10 Mar '14

Hi What I want to do: make a jump if 0 is entered in the boolean field. My problem: It does not jump. If I have specified "0" (or "1") as the criterium for jumping, then it does not make the jump. It is not possible to set n,N,y,Y as criterium for jumping. What I can do: Jumps for integers works fine. I'm using EpiData 1.4.4.4 I hope you're can help me here. Sincerely Bue Meier

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Manager /Calculate
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 06 Mar '14

06 Mar '14

Hello, In Manager, I do not understand the calculation of variables. I have a file with "birth date" and "date delivery" and "age" for the difference. and "weight" "size" and "BMI". When I click on the variable "Age" / edit / calculate, I can not find the variable "Age" for calculate the difference between two dates, but I see "BMI". On the other hand, on the variable "BMI" / edit / calculate, I do not find "BMI" but "Age" ..... Thank you for helping me. -- Bernard BRANGER 9 bis, rue Gabriel LUNEAU 44000 NANTES - France Tél 02 40 73 13 32 Mobile 06 32 70 33 80 Mail : branger-bono(a)wanadoo.fr

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jumps
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 05 Mar '14

05 Mar '14

Hi, I have a question about the jumps in text fields. I created a text field and like to add a jump, after the text was fielled in, to another question and not the next one. How can i do this? (here's an example) A1 Have you eaten meat in the last week and what kinde of meat, describe?__________________________________ A2 Next question: blablablablabla A3 Next question: Have you eaten fruits............ I'd like to add a jump from A1 to A2 after i have written an answer in A1. Thanks a looooooot for the help!!

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New experimental version of EpiData Manager and EntryClient
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 28 Feb '14

28 Feb '14

A new experimental test version is available from http://www.epidata.dk/testing.php ----------------- Warning: Experimental versions create epx project files, which cannot be used in the public download version and cannot be read by EpiData Analysis. It is therefore crucial that you separate the testing of future functionality from everyday production use. It is also crucial that you accept that we cannot guarantee function in experimental versions, which allow usage in real projects. -------------------- Until today on the testing.php page an experimental version was placed with partial function of scripting as part of the epx definitions. The scripting function will be included in the development over the next months with other new features, which will be tested in a sequential order. The version avaialable from today has two new features: a. the ability of using value labels in an external project file, e.g. the whole ICD10 diagnosis list. b. The ability of creating value labels by importing data residing in a datafile, which can be any file type supported in current import. To use this get the experimental version from the indicated page and MAKE sure to install in a folder away from the public download version The sequence for using external labels could be: a. import data from an external source into a value label set. Menu->tools->Value labels from data b. save the project having these new labels. c. in another project open the value label editor (alt+v) and add as external labels a reference to the project which you created in a+b. You may now use the project in the EntryClient (which MUST also be the experimental version). Notice that the project containing the data and the "external label" project file must reside in the same folder. regards Torsten Christiansen Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association, Denmark

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RE: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 124, Issue 14
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 27 Feb '14

27 Feb '14

Dear All Just downloaded and tried to export the sample file in the epidata directory to spss-it did export but with lots of error and warning messages in the output window. 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: Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:31 PM To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 124, Issue 14 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. EpiData manager updated to 1.4.4.4 (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:53:31 GMT From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [EpiData-list] EpiData manager updated to 1.4.4.4 To: <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Message-ID: <1393520011730.4641.5880@webmail6> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Due to these bugs: - Export to SPSS/SAS did not create the csv data file. - Exporting more than once of the same project - Export reports had insufficient and partially faulty file naming A new version 1.4.4.4 of EpiData manager has been placed for public download on http://www.epidata.dk/download.php Additionaly some texts in captions and menu's have been clarified. Those having problems should update and verify correction of the problems. regards Torsten Christiansn Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association ------------------------------ ________________________________________ EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 124, Issue 14 *********************************************

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EpiData manager updated to 1.4.4.4
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 27 Feb '14

27 Feb '14

Due to these bugs: - Export to SPSS/SAS did not create the csv data file. - Exporting more than once of the same project - Export reports had insufficient and partially faulty file naming A new version 1.4.4.4 of EpiData manager has been placed for public download on http://www.epidata.dk/download.php Additionaly some texts in captions and menu's have been clarified. Those having problems should update and verify correction of the problems. regards Torsten Christiansn Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association

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Please respond to my query
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 21 Feb '14

21 Feb '14

I need help in writing the command for the following function. 1 have 2 date fields. the difference between the dates can be less than 30 days also in some cases. How can I auto calculate the difference in days between the 2 dates. Eg. v01 11/11/2013 v02 20/11/2013 I want v03 to be automatically calculated as a difference between the 2 above dates. Many thanks Charulatha Dr Charulatha Banerjee Regional Advisor ( MCH & N South Asia) Aide à l'enfance. | Kinderhilfe weltweit. Per l'infanzia nel mondo. | Helping children worldwide. 12/3A, Palm Avenue Kolkata 700019 T +91-33-64508764/09748770125 charulatha.banerjee(a)tdh.ch www.tdh.ch From: epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Date: 20/02/2014 23:37 Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 124, Issue 11 Sent by: epidata-list-bounces(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: export to spss (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) 2. Re: export to spss (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 22:52:57 +0000 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: RE: [EpiData-list] export to spss To: "'epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca'" <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Message-ID: <8E2983B7618DB64E98E570D92FB07DF58C645461(a)HV0NTEML01.AD.CCDHB.HEALTH.NZ> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Dear Thambu Are you familiar with the videos of Ajay M V Kumar teaching his course on using Epidata at Bangalore Medical College? These are available on youtube. They use the current version of Epidata though, not the new one. I agree it would be great to have a podcast on the new Epidata but I expect it might take a lot of time to do. Warm regards Christine Roseveare -----Original Message----- From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [ mailto:epidata-list@lists.umanitoba.ca] Sent: Wednesday, 19 February 2014 5:15 a.m. To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] export to spss Will be fixed with other small issues. You can remedy this by: 1. export to csv 2. export to spss - and you then have data and labels etc for creation of system file in SPSS regards Jens Lauritsen On 18-02-2014 15:52, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: > Dear Jens > Tried the current version-1.4.4.2-does not export to SPSS-did not try > SAS Another appeal to you to make a podcast of your classes! > Thanks > Thambu > > Dr Thambu David S > Professor and Head > Medicine Unit 2 > Christian Medical College, Vellore > 632004, India > > _ ______________________________________________________________________________ The information contained in this email and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and remove all copies of the message, including any attachments. Any views or opinions expressed in this email (unless otherwise stated) may not represent those of Hutt Valley DHB. Thank you. ______________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 00:33:43 +0100 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] export to spss To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Message-ID: <53053F57.1070107(a)epidata.dk> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed When I have had the next classes we will upload some. The course is two days plus two days separated by 4 weeks break. It is now in the break. Regards Jens Lauritsen On 19-02-2014 23:52, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: > Dear Thambu > > Are you familiar with the videos of Ajay M V Kumar teaching his course on using Epidata at Bangalore Medical College? > These are available on youtube. They use the current version of Epidata though, not the new one. > I agree it would be great to have a podcast on the new Epidata but I expect it might take a lot of time to do. > > Warm regards > > Christine Roseveare > > -----Original Message----- > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [ mailto:epidata-list@lists.umanitoba.ca] > Sent: Wednesday, 19 February 2014 5:15 a.m. > To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] export to spss > > Will be fixed with other small issues. > > You can remedy this by: > 1. export to csv > 2. export to spss > - and you then have data and labels etc for creation of system file in SPSS > > regards Jens Lauritsen > > On 18-02-2014 15:52, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: >> Dear Jens >> Tried the current version-1.4.4.2-does not export to SPSS-did not try >> SAS Another appeal to you to make a podcast of your classes! >> Thanks >> Thambu >> >> Dr Thambu David S >> Professor and Head >> Medicine Unit 2 >> Christian Medical College, Vellore >> 632004, India >> >> _ > > > ______________________________________________________________________________ > > The information contained in this email and any attachments is confidential > and may be legally privileged. If you have received this message in error, > please notify the sender immediately and remove all copies of the message, > including any attachments. > Any views or opinions expressed in this email (unless otherwise stated) may > not represent those of Hutt Valley DHB. Thank you. > ______________________________________________________________________________ > > _______________________________________________ > 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 124, Issue 11 *********************************************

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QUERY
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 21 Feb '14

21 Feb '14

I need help in writing the command for the following function. 1 have 2 date fields. the difference between the dates can be less than 30 days also in some cases. How can I auto calculate the difference in days between the 2 dates. Eg. v01 11/11/2013 v02 20/11/2013 I want v03 to be automatically calculated as a difference between the 2 above dates. Many thanks Charulatha Dr Charulatha Banerjee Regional Advisor ( MCH & N South Asia) Aide à l'enfance. | Kinderhilfe weltweit. Per l'infanzia nel mondo. | Helping children worldwide. 12/3A, Palm Avenue Kolkata 700019 T +91-33-64508764/09748770125 charulatha.banerjee(a)tdh.ch www.tdh.ch

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RE: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 124, Issue 11
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 20 Feb '14

20 Feb '14

Dear Christine, Jens Thanks. I have seen the excellent videos of Ajay Kumar However i was hoping to get podcasts of the Epidata Manager. No hurry though, will wait. Users of macbook ,though few want classes in the manager version as that is compatible with it Thanks again warm regards Thambu ________________________________________ 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: Thursday, February 20, 2014 11:30 PM To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 124, Issue 11 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: export to spss (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) 2. Re: export to spss (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 22:52:57 +0000 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: RE: [EpiData-list] export to spss To: "'epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca'" <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Message-ID: <8E2983B7618DB64E98E570D92FB07DF58C645461(a)HV0NTEML01.AD.CCDHB.HEALTH.NZ> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Dear Thambu Are you familiar with the videos of Ajay M V Kumar teaching his course on using Epidata at Bangalore Medical College? These are available on youtube. They use the current version of Epidata though, not the new one. I agree it would be great to have a podcast on the new Epidata but I expect it might take a lot of time to do. Warm regards Christine Roseveare -----Original Message----- From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:epidata-list@lists.umanitoba.ca] Sent: Wednesday, 19 February 2014 5:15 a.m. To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] export to spss Will be fixed with other small issues. You can remedy this by: 1. export to csv 2. export to spss - and you then have data and labels etc for creation of system file in SPSS regards Jens Lauritsen On 18-02-2014 15:52, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: > Dear Jens > Tried the current version-1.4.4.2-does not export to SPSS-did not try > SAS Another appeal to you to make a podcast of your classes! > Thanks > Thambu > > Dr Thambu David S > Professor and Head > Medicine Unit 2 > Christian Medical College, Vellore > 632004, India > > _ ______________________________________________________________________________ The information contained in this email and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and remove all copies of the message, including any attachments. Any views or opinions expressed in this email (unless otherwise stated) may not represent those of Hutt Valley DHB. Thank you. ______________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2014 00:33:43 +0100 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] export to spss To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Message-ID: <53053F57.1070107(a)epidata.dk> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed When I have had the next classes we will upload some. The course is two days plus two days separated by 4 weeks break. It is now in the break. Regards Jens Lauritsen On 19-02-2014 23:52, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: > Dear Thambu > > Are you familiar with the videos of Ajay M V Kumar teaching his course on using Epidata at Bangalore Medical College? > These are available on youtube. They use the current version of Epidata though, not the new one. > I agree it would be great to have a podcast on the new Epidata but I expect it might take a lot of time to do. > > Warm regards > > Christine Roseveare > > -----Original Message----- > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:epidata-list@lists.umanitoba.ca] > Sent: Wednesday, 19 February 2014 5:15 a.m. > To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] export to spss > > Will be fixed with other small issues. > > You can remedy this by: > 1. export to csv > 2. export to spss > - and you then have data and labels etc for creation of system file in SPSS > > regards Jens Lauritsen > > On 18-02-2014 15:52, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: >> Dear Jens >> Tried the current version-1.4.4.2-does not export to SPSS-did not try >> SAS Another appeal to you to make a podcast of your classes! >> Thanks >> Thambu >> >> Dr Thambu David S >> Professor and Head >> Medicine Unit 2 >> Christian Medical College, Vellore >> 632004, India >> >> _ > > > ______________________________________________________________________________ > > The information contained in this email and any attachments is confidential > and may be legally privileged. If you have received this message in error, > please notify the sender immediately and remove all copies of the message, > including any attachments. > Any views or opinions expressed in this email (unless otherwise stated) may > not represent those of Hutt Valley DHB. Thank you. > ______________________________________________________________________________ > > _______________________________________________ > 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 124, Issue 11 *********************************************

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RE: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 124, Issue 5
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 19 Feb '14

19 Feb '14

Dear Jens Tried the current version-1.4.4.2-does not export to SPSS-did not try SAS Another appeal to you to make a podcast of your classes! Thanks Thambu 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: Saturday, February 08, 2014 11:30 PM To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 124, Issue 5 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 124, Issue 4 (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) 2. Re: RE: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 124, Issue 4 (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2014 23:27:28 +0530 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [EpiData-list] RE: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 124, Issue 4 To: "epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Message-ID: <063C35AE5474CE4B93D2EAEF476684FB027EDBBDE12B(a)mail.cmcvellore.ac.in> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Dear Jens I hope it is ok to ask this Can you make some podcasts of your classes so we can all learn more about the manager and client? It would be of immense benfit to many students around the world-serious! Thanks in advance! Thambu 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: Friday, February 07, 2014 11:30 PM To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 124, Issue 4 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. Updated version 1.4.4.2 (Manager and EntryClient) (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:35:34 GMT From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [EpiData-list] Updated version 1.4.4.2 (Manager and EntryClient) To: <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Message-ID: <1391772934141.18174.41288@webmail6> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 An updated version of Manager and EntryClient is now available from the Http://www.epidata.dk/download.php page Following the major release last week it turned out that the following errors existed: 1. Handling long path names on some Windows variants (Windows 7 in particular) - and also in some other situations. 2. Export to Stata created to a certain extent faulty files - in particular on Windows 32 bit versions. 3. Setup of where backup files with date added to the name are saved. (the release 1.4.4.0 did not save in the correct path). Additionally we have clarified captions and texts to make sure: A. Double Entry in Manager and EntryClient is NOT simultaneous entry with compare during entry. But instead separate entry with control after full entry in second file. B. Specification of Compare Duplicate Files (was validate duplicate files) - in which field by field is compared btw the two files based on key variables indicated. Data Content Validation - which will control a given file for internal consistency in accordance with specifications in that file. E.g. if values included conform to all range or value labels are Renaming Fields etc. On the project detail part in Manager you may now rename all fields, sections and headers sequentially from the top, such that fields are e.g. V1 to V34 The errors above were found while I was teaching a class of 30 ph.d. students using various versions of Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems. regards Jens Lauritsen ------------------------------ ________________________________________ EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 124, Issue 4 ******************************************** ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Sat, 08 Feb 2014 14:47:17 +0100 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] RE: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 124, Issue 4 To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Message-ID: <52F63565.5000800(a)epidata.dk> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed As part of the course I am doing just now, there are a number of podcasts under way. So the question is by no means malplaced. I have not decided whether it is a complete recording or just minor parts. I tend to draw a lot on the blackboard, so it is very flexible and dynamic - and therefore depends a lot of the specific course. But obviously it can be recorded for general access - I will think about a technical solution. I will tell more about that and add updated instruction materials in about a month, when the course is completed. I am also sure that the course will reveal some details of "insufficient function" or need for minor adaptations. So even though we have released now 1.4.4.2 for general use it is still important that all users discuss on this list. The number of possible combinations of operation systems (windows, linux, mac) and the versions of each of these make for quite many possible bugs, that we have had no chance to capture in the in-house testing. Regards Jens Lauritsen On 07-02-2014 18:57, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: > Dear Jens > I hope it is ok to ask this > Can you make some podcasts of your classes so we can all learn more about the manager and client? > It would be of immense benfit to many students around the world-serious! > Thanks in advance! > Thambu > > 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: Friday, February 07, 2014 11:30 PM > To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 124, Issue 4 > > 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. Updated version 1.4.4.2 (Manager and EntryClient) > (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:35:34 GMT > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: [EpiData-list] Updated version 1.4.4.2 (Manager and > EntryClient) > To: <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> > Message-ID: <1391772934141.18174.41288@webmail6> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > An updated version of Manager and EntryClient is now available from the Http://www.epidata.dk/download.php page > > Following the major release last week it turned out that the following errors existed: > > 1. Handling long path names on some Windows variants (Windows 7 in particular) - and also in some other situations. > 2. Export to Stata created to a certain extent faulty files - in particular on Windows 32 bit versions. > 3. Setup of where backup files with date added to the name are saved. (the release 1.4.4.0 did not save in the correct path). > > Additionally we have clarified captions and texts to make sure: > > A. Double Entry in Manager and EntryClient is NOT simultaneous entry with compare during entry. But instead separate entry with control after full entry in second file. > > B. Specification of > Compare Duplicate Files (was validate duplicate files) > - in which field by field is compared btw the two files based on key variables indicated. > > Data Content Validation > - which will control a given file for internal consistency in accordance with specifications in that file. E.g. if values included conform to all range or value labels are > > Renaming Fields etc. > On the project detail part in Manager you may now rename all fields, sections and headers sequentially from the top, such that fields are e.g. V1 to V34 > > The errors above were found while I was teaching a class of 30 ph.d. students using various versions of Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems. > > regards > Jens Lauritsen > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > ________________________________________ > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list > > > End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 124, Issue 4 > ******************************************** > _______________________________________________ > 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 124, Issue 5 ********************************************

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report function in analysis
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 18 Feb '14

18 Feb '14

Dear Sir, In epi info dos, there is the "report" function used to retrieve the values of variables or of formula. Is this function available with epidata analysis? Sincerely Nada Ghosn Answer: *How to create User defined commands in EpiData Analysis* Examples and principle by J. Hockin and J.Lauritsen See the link: http://epidata.dk/php/downloadc.php?file=cmd_command_epidata_analysis.pdf You also have many functions available. regards Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association

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Re: I am unable to export from epidata 1.4.2.0 to stata 11.0
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 17 Feb '14

17 Feb '14

iam un able to export my spread sheet to stata 11.0. I was only able to, when i converted to version 8 of stata though with some difficult. I was able to manupulate the data but sometimes the value lables were unclear. Dr. Douglas M. Singini BSc.HB, MB ChB. District Community Medical Officer, P.O. Box 930005, Kalabo District, Western Province, KALABO Cell;0977 530 705 0967 530 705 Tele-Fax:021 7 240 079 E-Mail:dsmlup@yahoo.com Skype:douglas.singini On Friday, February 14, 2014 8:01 PM, "epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" <epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> wrote: ----- Forwarded Message ----- > >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. EpiData Manager on Ubuntu (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > > > >________________________________________ >EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca >http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list > > >

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EpiData Manager on Ubuntu
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

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RE: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 124, Issue 4
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 08 Feb '14

08 Feb '14

Dear Jens I hope it is ok to ask this Can you make some podcasts of your classes so we can all learn more about the manager and client? It would be of immense benfit to many students around the world-serious! Thanks in advance! Thambu 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: Friday, February 07, 2014 11:30 PM To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 124, Issue 4 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. Updated version 1.4.4.2 (Manager and EntryClient) (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Fri, 07 Feb 2014 11:35:34 GMT From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [EpiData-list] Updated version 1.4.4.2 (Manager and EntryClient) To: <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Message-ID: <1391772934141.18174.41288@webmail6> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 An updated version of Manager and EntryClient is now available from the Http://www.epidata.dk/download.php page Following the major release last week it turned out that the following errors existed: 1. Handling long path names on some Windows variants (Windows 7 in particular) - and also in some other situations. 2. Export to Stata created to a certain extent faulty files - in particular on Windows 32 bit versions. 3. Setup of where backup files with date added to the name are saved. (the release 1.4.4.0 did not save in the correct path). Additionally we have clarified captions and texts to make sure: A. Double Entry in Manager and EntryClient is NOT simultaneous entry with compare during entry. But instead separate entry with control after full entry in second file. B. Specification of Compare Duplicate Files (was validate duplicate files) - in which field by field is compared btw the two files based on key variables indicated. Data Content Validation - which will control a given file for internal consistency in accordance with specifications in that file. E.g. if values included conform to all range or value labels are Renaming Fields etc. On the project detail part in Manager you may now rename all fields, sections and headers sequentially from the top, such that fields are e.g. V1 to V34 The errors above were found while I was teaching a class of 30 ph.d. students using various versions of Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems. regards Jens Lauritsen ------------------------------ ________________________________________ EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 124, Issue 4 ********************************************

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Updated version 1.4.4.2 (Manager and EntryClient)
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 07 Feb '14

07 Feb '14

An updated version of Manager and EntryClient is now available from the Http://www.epidata.dk/download.php page Following the major release last week it turned out that the following errors existed: 1. Handling long path names on some Windows variants (Windows 7 in particular) - and also in some other situations. 2. Export to Stata created to a certain extent faulty files - in particular on Windows 32 bit versions. 3. Setup of where backup files with date added to the name are saved. (the release 1.4.4.0 did not save in the correct path). Additionally we have clarified captions and texts to make sure: A. Double Entry in Manager and EntryClient is NOT simultaneous entry with compare during entry. But instead separate entry with control after full entry in second file. B. Specification of Compare Duplicate Files (was validate duplicate files) - in which field by field is compared btw the two files based on key variables indicated. Data Content Validation - which will control a given file for internal consistency in accordance with specifications in that file. E.g. if values included conform to all range or value labels are Renaming Fields etc. On the project detail part in Manager you may now rename all fields, sections and headers sequentially from the top, such that fields are e.g. V1 to V34 The errors above were found while I was teaching a class of 30 ph.d. students using various versions of Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems. regards Jens Lauritsen

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RE: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 124, Issue 2
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

Dear Jens Thank you I try and teach epidata to students-will continue with the older version till this is ok with manager as i am not still clear on this I need to learn more about levels,complaince and subfiles! Thanks PS-Epidata has been a boon to many in S 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, February 05, 2014 11:30 PM To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 124, 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: RE: relational databases (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2014 10:17:24 -0400 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] RE: relational databases To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Message-ID: <52F247F4.6080306(a)gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed Thanks Jens: This explanation is very helpful for me. I use relational databases in most of the cases of complex studies. I'm actually needing it right now. And with this explanation I would plan a project starting with the EpiData Classic and maybe when relational and extended checks were implemented in the newer version, I will switch to it importing the database. Regards, El 30/01/14 04:57, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca escribi??: > Regarding relational databases: > > The reality at this point in development is that if you have multiple files in a given project (that is relational databases), then you can do the following: > EpiData Classic (3.1): > set up a complete relational system, which secures the levels and compliance with rules for 1:1 or 1:many in subfiles. > > One example of this is the well known house-person-visit example or the extended example found in a village survey in Burkina Faso. You will find other examples here: > http://epidata.dk/examples.php: > > EpiData Manager & EntryClient: > Each file and subfile will be a separate project (EPX), which you define and enter data into without the appropriate control of 1:1 or 1:many relation. The status for a given project can be followed by reports which will document this . It is the "Count by Id" part of the documentation menu. This "Count by ID" allows the user to select as many fields as desired for identification of a given respondent. > > During the coming months the "true" relational setup will be developed. Until then one can do as a user reported last week to have several EntryClients open at the same time and then "manually" change from one project file to the other by selecting on the screen the appropriate project. In each of the projects involved you would define the fields identifying a given observation would be defined as a key, e.g. "id + date" of visit or "id + reason + date of visit + time of day". > > > EpiData Analysis > As well epx and (rec+chk) files can be used for merging relational structures. Although at this point epx files with encryption (password protected) cannot be read into Analysis. > > Regarding extended checks > Pre-release versions of a scripting language similar to the CHK file contents is now only at the level of "in-house" testing, but this will also come in the test versions later. But assumingly only after relational databases can be setup. > > I hope this explains the intentions and limitations. > > regards > > Jens Lauritsen > EpiData Association > > > > > Den 30. jan. 2014, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca skrev: > >> Dear Sir >> IN relation to the old epidata entry software, As most databases are relational could you clarify what is meant by "in >> situations with relational databases ." >> >> Dr Thambu David S >> Professor and Head >> Medicine Unit 2 >> Christian Medical College, Vellore >> 632004, India > "my quote:" > > >> The download page is now suggesting users to get the epx based Manager >> and EntryClient and only use the old "Classic Epidata Entry" in >> situations with relational databases and need for extended calculations >> during entry. >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > EpiData-list mailing list > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list > -- Omar Bautista Gonz??lez Colaborador en autogesti??n comunitaria desde Rep??blica Dominicana M??vil: (809)405-7606 Skype: omarbautistag ------------------------------ ________________________________________ EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 124, Issue 2 ********************************************

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RE: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 123, Issue 5
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

Dear Sir IN relation to the old epidata entry software, As most databases are relational could you clarify what is meant by "in situations with relational databases ." 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, January 28, 2014 11:31 PM To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 123, Issue 5 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. New public release of Manager and EntryClient (version 1.4.4) (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 22:43:53 +0100 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [EpiData-list] New public release of Manager and EntryClient (version 1.4.4) To: EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Message-ID: <52E6D319.8010408(a)epidata.dk> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Dear all The only problems reported with the test version last week was some visual problems on Mac computers when browsing data in Manager and EntryClient. We have therefore today released the next version 1.4.4 of Manager and EntryClient for general production use. Please find the updated versions on: http://www.epidata.dk/download.php We suggest that all users update to this version, since all reported issues (to the best of our knowledge) have been solved, including the problematic "start up" issue on MAC, and program crash when the user removed fields involved in Jumps, Compare values or Calculations. The download page is now suggesting users to get the epx based Manager and EntryClient and only use the old "Classic Epidata Entry" in situations with relational databases and need for extended calculations during entry. In short the enhanced functionality since 1.4.2 are: Common to Manager and EntryClient: * Introduces a new .lock file principle, indicating that a given file is already in use. * Prevents loading project files created with "future" (experimental) versions of the programs. * On Linux/Windows a new and improved dataset viewer. Much faster on very large datasets. * Show progressbar when loading/importing files. Manager: * New "Data Validation Report", for a list of possible errors in current dataset. * New field tools: Clear Data and Recode Data. * Added EPX as export (save partial or whole project as a new epx) * Improved support for DDI export, including compliance with Danish Data Archive specifications (See http://samfund.dda.dk/dda/default-en.asp) * Improved Stata import and SPSS export. * Improved Study Information * Improvements to text-reports including Study Information. * Export report documenting export to any format. EntryClient: * Valuelabel and/or range information is show as note upon entry to a field. * New path for placing backup files, rather than same place as original file * Use of "+" on Date or Time field automatically inserts current date or time. Development will now continue with aspects of relational databases in the preparation of securing user access and logging. More on that later. Should any problem arise do not hesitate to report these on this list. A report from a user last week of dysfunction of this list could not be replicated. Most likely it could be due to someone sending posts with html formatted mail instead of text . Torsten Christiansen and Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association, Denmark ------------------------------ ________________________________________ EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 123, Issue 5 ********************************************

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submission to list
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 02 Feb '14

02 Feb '14

I've been unable to update my my data when the value label was not in the lists imputed already on the computer. this was despite switching the auto increment on. i also tried to remove the value labels altogether but the data entry client kept refering me to the empty value label list. Kindly help. Dr. Douglas M. Singini BSc.HB, MB ChB. District Community Medical Officer, P.O. Box 930005, Kalabo District, Western Province, KALABO Cell;0977 530 705 0967 530 705 Tele-Fax:021 7 240 079 E-Mail:dsmlup@yahoo.com Skype:douglas.singini

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Access violation message
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 31 Jan '14

31 Jan '14

Hello, I have mostly the same problem. I can open my original file "Beatrice.rec" and work on it. Nevertheless, as soon as I try to save the file (modified or not), I get this error message: savedata "Beatrice.rec" Saving data to: C:\Documents and Settings\Administrateur\Bureau\Beatrice.rec *Exception occured: Access violation at address 00723AE4 in module 'EpiDataStat.exe'. Read of address 0000006D* *Failed to save data to C:\Documents and Settings\Administrateur\Bureau\Beatrice.rec* Then, if I try to open this file newly created, the following message occurs: *Error in the datafile C:\Documents and Settings\Administrateur\Bureau\Beatrice.rec.~~The field definition in line 1001 could not be read or interpreted.* - It is on particular PCs using my log in only - Data is saved to the local drive - My operating system is: Windows XP Professional SP3. I'm hoping someone on the EpiData email list is able to tell me what cause is and how to fix it. Alternatively, there may be additional information you need first. If that's the case, please let me know what. Thanks, -- Marlène VERNAY Chargée de mission en nutrition UMR 204 NUTRIPASS IRD Burkina Faso - Centre IRD de Ouagadougou BP 182 01 Ouagadougou 01 - Burkina Faso Tel: (+226) 66 00 63 57 E mail: marlene.vernay(a)gmail.com www.nutripass.ird.fr/

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Query on auto calculation of duration between 2 date fields
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 28 Jan '14

28 Jan '14

I need help in writing the command for the following function. 1 have 2 date fields. the difference between the dates can be less than 30 days also in some cases. How can I auto calculate the difference in days between the 2 dates. Eg. v01 11/11/2013 v02 20/11/2013 I want v03 to be automatically calculated as a difference between the 2 above dates. Many thanks Charulatha Dr Charulatha Banerjee Regional Advisor ( MCH & N South Asia) Aide à l'enfance. | Kinderhilfe weltweit. Per l'infanzia nel mondo. | Helping children worldwide. 12/3A, Palm Avenue Kolkata 700019 T +91-33-64508764/09748770125 charulatha.banerjee(a)tdh.ch www.tdh.ch

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New public release of Manager and EntryClient (version 1.4.4)
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 27 Jan '14

27 Jan '14

Dear all The only problems reported with the test version last week was some visual problems on Mac computers when browsing data in Manager and EntryClient. We have therefore today released the next version 1.4.4 of Manager and EntryClient for general production use. Please find the updated versions on: http://www.epidata.dk/download.php We suggest that all users update to this version, since all reported issues (to the best of our knowledge) have been solved, including the problematic "start up" issue on MAC, and program crash when the user removed fields involved in Jumps, Compare values or Calculations. The download page is now suggesting users to get the epx based Manager and EntryClient and only use the old "Classic Epidata Entry" in situations with relational databases and need for extended calculations during entry. In short the enhanced functionality since 1.4.2 are: Common to Manager and EntryClient: * Introduces a new .lock file principle, indicating that a given file is already in use. * Prevents loading project files created with "future" (experimental) versions of the programs. * On Linux/Windows a new and improved dataset viewer. Much faster on very large datasets. * Show progressbar when loading/importing files. Manager: * New "Data Validation Report", for a list of possible errors in current dataset. * New field tools: Clear Data and Recode Data. * Added EPX as export (save partial or whole project as a new epx) * Improved support for DDI export, including compliance with Danish Data Archive specifications (See http://samfund.dda.dk/dda/default-en.asp) * Improved Stata import and SPSS export. * Improved Study Information * Improvements to text-reports including Study Information. * Export report documenting export to any format. EntryClient: * Valuelabel and/or range information is show as note upon entry to a field. * New path for placing backup files, rather than same place as original file * Use of "+" on Date or Time field automatically inserts current date or time. Development will now continue with aspects of relational databases in the preparation of securing user access and logging. More on that later. Should any problem arise do not hesitate to report these on this list. A report from a user last week of dysfunction of this list could not be replicated. Most likely it could be due to someone sending posts with html formatted mail instead of text . Torsten Christiansen and Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association, Denmark

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Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 123, Issue 3
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 20 Jan '14

20 Jan '14

I previously used v1.4.2 (x86_64_Win64, Windows 8) - that's the one which doesn't work. But I just figured out that it actually works with the beta version that I just installed: EpiData Entry Client Program Version: 1.4.3.3 r342 Core version: 1.4.3.0 r892 FPC Version: 2.6.2 Platform: x86_64-Win64 Filename: C:\XXX\Politiker.epx XML Version: 2 Field count: 34 Record count: 0 Principally this solves my problem. But I'm kind of unsure if it's reasonable to use a beta for our study, isn't it? Regards, Nico 2014/1/20 <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. Multiple instances in Entry Client > (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > 2. SV: [EpiData-list] Multiple instances in Entry Client > (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 15:57:05 +0100 > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: [EpiData-list] Multiple instances in Entry Client > To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Message-ID: > <CAE1iB7pN= > ycmcaHu4HmvkXgJJ46fEkEquKHwdQ2j13PkxRYaFw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Hey there, > > I'm currently experiencing an issue that prevents me from running multiple > instances of the Entry Client. Our study makes use of two different > analytical units whose forms should be filled out simultaneously. For this > we need to open different files on the same computer at the same time. > > If the option "Allow multiple program instances" does what I think it does > - it doesn't work for me. Is there a solution for this problem? > > Thanks for your help, > > Nico > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:51:56 +0100 > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: SV: [EpiData-list] Multiple instances in Entry Client > To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Message-ID: <x1iu1cwmhxykg5qht0p81hsi.1390240316096(a)email.android.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Which version and type of operating system - use copy version in help > menu, and paste into a response. > Regards - Jens Lauritsen > > epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca skrev: > > >Hey there, > > > >I'm currently experiencing an issue that prevents me from running multiple > >instances of the Entry Client. Our study makes use of two different > >analytical units whose forms should be filled out simultaneously. For this > >we need to open different files on the same computer at the same time. > > > >If the option "Allow multiple program instances" does what I think it does > >- it doesn't work for me. Is there a solution for this problem? > > > >Thanks for your help, > > > >Nico > >_______________________________________________ > >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 123, Issue 3 > ******************************************** >

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Multiple instances in Entry Client
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 20 Jan '14

20 Jan '14

Hey there, I'm currently experiencing an issue that prevents me from running multiple instances of the Entry Client. Our study makes use of two different analytical units whose forms should be filled out simultaneously. For this we need to open different files on the same computer at the same time. If the option "Allow multiple program instances" does what I think it does - it doesn't work for me. Is there a solution for this problem? Thanks for your help, Nico

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SV: [EpiData-list] Multiple instances in Entry Client
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 20 Jan '14

20 Jan '14

Which version and type of operating system - use copy version in help menu, and paste into a response. Regards - Jens Lauritsen epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca skrev: >Hey there, > >I'm currently experiencing an issue that prevents me from running multiple >instances of the Entry Client. Our study makes use of two different >analytical units whose forms should be filled out simultaneously. For this >we need to open different files on the same computer at the same time. > >If the option "Allow multiple program instances" does what I think it does >- it doesn't work for me. Is there a solution for this problem? > >Thanks for your help, > >Nico >_______________________________________________ >EpiData-list mailing list >EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca >http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list

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new test version of Entry Client and Manager
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 17 Jan '14

17 Jan '14

epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Dear all Following about two months focus on a project in collaboration with the Danish Data Archives we have today released new test versions expected to be used for general production in about a week unless problems show up. Changes in Both: * Check for loading future XML versions * Improved speed on "Browse Data" for large datasets. * Shows progress of loading/importing files (EPX, REC and STATA files) Manager: (1.4.3.4) * Improved DDI export * New Tool: Data validation (report) * Fixed long standing bug where deleting fields being part of jump/calculation/compare would cause a crash on save. * Improved field list report * New recode data form. * New rename items form. * New report for export. EntryClient: (1.4.3.3) * Fixed but where using "marked for deletion" did not mark project as modified. * New paths: backup (for backed up projects) * New: Date/time fields now automatically insert current date/time if pressing "+" key. Please test and verify function ,such that we can this version out quickly. regards Jens Lauritsen and Torsten Christiansen EpiData Association

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new test version of Entry Client and Manager
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 17 Jan '14

17 Jan '14

Dear all Following about two months focus on a project in collaboration with the Danish Data Archives we have today released new test versions expected to be used for general production in about a week unless problems show up. Changes in Both: * Check for loading future XML versions * Improved speed on "Browse Data" for large datasets. * Shows progress of loading/importing files (EPX, REC and STATA files) Manager: (1.4.3.4) * Improved DDI export * New Tool: Data validation (report) * Fixed long standing bug where deleting fields being part of jump/calculation/compare would cause a crash on save. * Improved field list report * New recode data form. * New rename items form. * New report for export. EntryClient: (1.4.3.3) * Fixed but where using "marked for deletion" did not mark project as modified. * New paths: backup (for backed up projects) * New: Date/time fields now automatically insert current date/time if pressing "+" key. Please test and verify function ,such that we can this version out quickly. regards Jens Lauritsen and Torsten Christiansen EpiData Association

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Actual posts to list getting truncated - Something wrong with List
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 16 Jan '14

16 Jan '14

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Printing forms, how to select and print a page
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 12 Jan '14

12 Jan '14

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problem in digits
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 23 Dec '13

23 Dec '13

Dear EpiData-list: When I build a "qus" file as following: cnid chinaidno ################## But I have the trouble when I enter the data, it always appears wrong number at the last two digits. For example: I want to enter the data as 221133445566778899. But the last two digit”99” will change to some other digits such as 34 or other,randomly. How can I solve the problem? Your sincerely MingQiu CHEN

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Mac question
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 17 Dec '13

17 Dec '13

Dear EpiData-list, I am having trouble running EpiData on my Mac. I have downloaded the version of EpiData for Macs, and used the directions in "readme.txt". I double click on runManager.command and then on startManager.app. The double click on startManager.app is always followed by an error message. I've tried several times, as has a student on her own Mac. We always receive the error message and cannot run the program. Is there a fix or workaround for this? Apologies if this has been asked before, we were not able to find a solution that worked on the archive. Thank you so much for your help. Best regards, Sara Smith UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health

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Prepare double entry in EpiData Manager v1.4.3.3
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 10 Dec '13

10 Dec '13

I have been attempting to use the above feature on a 64 bit Windows 7 professional machine but using the standard 32 bit version of the software (as most users in the organisation still have 32 bit machines), together with EpiData Entry Client v1.4.3.2. My understanding is that the process should work in the same way with this software as with EpiData Entry v3.1. Namely, in Manager create the duplicate project file using the "Prepare Double Entry" and then in EpiData Entry Client to open that duplicate project file and enter data, at which point any discrepancy between what is entered the second time compared to that entered first time should result in a message window listing possible actions the data enterer can undertake. First, I note that in Epidata Manager, no menu appears to select the ID field on which to compare the two files, so that data therefore needs to be entered in the same order in the duplicate file as was done in the original file (which seems to me to be a limitation). Second, upon opening the duplicate file in EpiData Entry Client, there is no message confirming that comparison is being made between the original and the duplicate and indeed, regardless of what data is entered in the duplicate file, no message window appears when there is a discrepancy between that entered in the original and that entered in the duplicate file. I feel like I must be missing something. Could somebody please enlighten. Regards, Neville ************************************************************************** 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 Public Health England, 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 by Symantec.Cloud, but please re-sweep any attachments before opening or saving. http://www.gov.uk/PHE **************************************************************************

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How to have correct legend in Epi Analysis 2.2.2. (Build 182)
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 04 Dec '13

04 Dec '13

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Problem with export to Excel
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 29 Nov '13

29 Nov '13

Hello everybody I just started to work with EpiData-Manager v1.4.2 this week. I was able to create a data entry form (questionnaire) and did start with data Input. After having finished the data entry of 3 patientforms I tried to export the data into an Excel-sheet (CSV-file). The problem is, that I am not able to fill in an excel-table properly. Instead of filling each heading into a seperate column in the excel-sheet everything is put into the first cell in the first column and separeted with a comma. More or less the same thing happens if I try to export my data with DDI. The only difference is that instead of commas the space-bar is used to separate the data in the line. Furthermore, some data is copied twice into the exported file. I will add a Word-document with screenshots, so your able to see what I'm referring to. I'd like to ask if you could help me to solve the problem (as a note: the same happend when I tried to export data out of the example form that was included in the download). Thanks in advance. Kind regards Sabine Kuster University Hospital Basel © 2013 MicrosoftTérminos

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(updated)questions about manager
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

Dear friends, some questions: 1) the length of the string in the generated .sps file is always 3 times the definition of the length of the string in Manager. for example: VL3 27-35(A) S1 145-204(A) in .sps but the length of S1 is 20 and that of VL3 is 3 in sample.v2.epx 2) How do I use the mssing values defined in Valuelabel Editor to set the missing values of the variables in SPSS? 3) Can I define the values of boolean type variables as 1 or 0? Thanks for your help advance! EpiData Manager Program Version: 1.5.0.10 r684 Core version: 1.5 r767 FPC Version: 2.6.2 Platform: i386-Win32 Filename: D:\Down-Software\EpiData\epidatamanager.scripting.1.5.0.10.win.32\youth.epz XML Version: 3 Field count: 199 Record count: 1 -- Best Regards, Richard Zhou

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questions about manager
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

Dear friends, some questions: 1) the length of the string is always 60 in the generated .sps file. for example: S1 145-204(A) but the length of S1 is 20 in sample.v2.epx 2) How do I use the mssing values defined in Valuelabel Editor to set the missing values of the variables in SPSS? 3) Can I define the values of boolean type variables as 1 or 0? Thanks for your help advance! EpiData Manager Program Version: 1.5.0.10 r684 Core version: 1.5 r767 FPC Version: 2.6.2 Platform: i386-Win32 Filename: D:\Down-Software\EpiData\epidatamanager.scripting.1.5.0.10.win.32\youth.epz XML Version: 3 Field count: 199 Record count: 1 -- Best Regards, Richard Zhou

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want help
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 01 Nov '13

01 Nov '13

I use EpiData 3.1. In one of my projects I encountered a strange problem: The qes file contains 78 variables in total. Among them there are about 50 Y/N(1/0) variables. When I enter data into the rec file by EpiData and enter a series of "N"(0) for these Y/N variables ,the EpiData begins producing a prompting frame showing : "Access violation at addrss 00000000. Read of address 00000000." I have to hit the "OK" button repeatedly to make the prompting frames disappear. After they disappear, the program in chk file seems having stopped working. How can I enter my data normally?

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Test version of EpiData Manager (1.4.3.3) and EntryClient (1.4.3.2) released
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 01 Nov '13

01 Nov '13

Dear List. Today we have released new test version of Manager and EntryClient. This is a minor update on the release from last week, where we identified and fixed a small number of issues. We have had no comment on the new .lock file system during the week and if no further issues arise in the comming week we intend to release these version as the next stable release. The changes for this test release are: Both: * A text change during save and the .lock file is missing. * Fixed a bug related to non-ASCII characters in filename/path EpiData Manager: * Added a delimiter option to SPSS Export. * Changed naming of exports/double entry/backup to include current cycle number. * "Count-by-id" report updated to work on fields with same name, but different types. * Spelling corrections. The download is available from: http://epidata.dk/testing.php Kind regards, Torsten B. Christianse & Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association, Denmark.

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New test versions of EpiData Manager and EpiData EntryClient
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 28 Oct '13

28 Oct '13

Dear All. Today we have released new test versions of both EpiData Manager (1.4.3.2) and EpiData EntryClient (1.4.3.1). This release has two major focus points: 1) Handling the case where two users/programs tries to open the same file. 2) Make forms/windows behave uniformly in regards to storing position & size, and closing using shortcuts. In addition a number of minor issue have been fixed and added: With regards to (1) we have implemented a new principle to handle the case where two programs wants to access the same file simultaneously. This is done by maintaining a lock file (taking the name of the project file and adding a .lock as suffix), which contains the locking information. Keep in mind that this does not prevent two users from overwriting the same project file, but the programs have a much better chance of detecting a possible problem before it even arises. We have tested the lock file system extensively and found it more reliable than the current method, which basically just checks the timestamp of the project. However since it is a very new feature some issues may still exist so if you experience any problems please report the problems on this mailing list or to the bugtracker: http://www.epidata.info/flyspray/ The complete list of changes Both programs: * All forms can be closed using ESC, and positions & sizes are kept on close. * Added a shortcut to browse data (Ctrl + D or Cmd + D) * The list of recent files is kept up-to-date, even if both programs are opened at the same time. * A short message is given when copying the version information to clipboard. Manager: * Changed shortcut for "Extend Page" (Ctrl + Enter, Cmd + Enter) * Default field length for Integer field changed to 1 (was 2) * Other minor text changes in reports. EntryClient: * Added shortcut to Print and Print With Data. Please report comments and errors on this list, including version of the software in which you found the error. The software is available from : http://www.epidata.dk/testing.php If no major errors or bugs are reported the version 1.4.3 will replace the current public download version. Regards Torsten Christiansen and Jens Lauritsen Epidata Association, Denmark

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Updated test version of EpiData Manager (1.4.3.1)
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 16 Oct '13

16 Oct '13

Dear All. Today we have released a minor update to the test version of EpiData Manager (1.4.3.1). The update includes fixes/enhanchments for: * A bug when using the "Extend Dataform", which caused the program to crash. * Added shortcut to "Extend Dataform" (CTRL + PageDown or Cmd + PageDown) * List of tutorials is sorted by name * A bug in SPSS export * Minor text changes in reports output. Kind regards, Torsten Bonde Christiansen. EpiData Association.

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Re: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 120, Issue 5
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 14 Oct '13

14 Oct '13

Thanks I used the 32 bit edition as advised and it worked. Warm Regards, Dr. Vivek Gupta, MBBS, MD (Community Medicine) Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, 560029, India Phone:(+91) 9620751050, (+91)9899410420 On Monday, October 14, 2013 10:30 PM, "epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca" <epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> wrote: ----- Forwarded Message ----- 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: Error when trying to use EpiData Manager 1.4.2 (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) 2. Re: Error when trying to use EpiData Manager 1.4.2 (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) 3. Re: SPSS eport issues with manager 1.4.3 (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) Dear Vivek. Can you try to download the 32-bit (standard) version of Manager and EntryClient and install them also and see if you get the same problems with them. Regards, Torsten Christiansen. EpiData. On 2013-10-11 07:43, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: > Dear All, > I just downloaded the latest version of the EpiData Manager x64 version on my Win8 64bit System. When I tried to sun it, I received an error > "Ordinal 353 Could not be located in Dynamic Link Library C:\Prorgram Files\Tortoisehg\ssleay32.dll" > > I tried this using both Standalone as well as install-able EpiData Manager versions (both 64 bit). > Any suggestions would be helpful. > Thanks > Vivek > > > Assistant Professor, > Department of Epidemiology, > > National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, > Bangalore, 560029, India > _______________________________________________ > EpiData-list mailing list > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list I have just tried to install EpiData Manager and EntryClient on a preview edition of Windows 8.1. They both installed with success and ran without any issues. Unfortunately we do not have any edition of Windows 8 to test on, so if there are other users who have tested the programs on Windows 8 I would like some feedback. Regards, Torsten Christiansen. EpiData. On 2013-10-14 08:48, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: > Dear Vivek. > > Can you try to download the 32-bit (standard) version of Manager and > EntryClient and install them also and see if you get the same problems > with them. > > Regards, > Torsten Christiansen. > EpiData. > > On 2013-10-11 07:43, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: >> Dear All, >> I just downloaded the latest version of the EpiData Manager x64 >> version on my Win8 64bit System. When I tried to sun it, I received >> an error >> "Ordinal 353 Could not be located in Dynamic Link Library C:\Prorgram >> Files\Tortoisehg\ssleay32.dll" >> >> I tried this using both Standalone as well as install-able EpiData >> Manager versions (both 64 bit). >> Any suggestions would be helpful. >> Thanks >> Vivek >> >> >> Assistant Professor, >> Department of Epidemiology, >> >> National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, >> Bangalore, 560029, India >> _______________________________________________ >> EpiData-list mailing list >> EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca >> http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list > > _______________________________________________ > EpiData-list mailing list > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list Hi. All new users of the flyspray bugtracker must be approved by an admin before they may log into the system. We do this to prevent unwanted spam which easily can flood the entire system quickly. I have approved the pending users and you should be able to login now. Regards, Torsten Christiansen. EpiData. On 2013-10-13 11:35, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: > Dear Jens > I have tried to login to flyspray but not able for some reason > Forgive me for doing this but i have attached a sample epx file created in epidata manager,its corresponding epz file, the .sps file and the sav file > I hope this helps and is ok > If it works i could teach > 250 students per year epidata manager rather than epidata entry > Thanks > Thambu > > > Dr Thambu David S > Professor and Head > Medicine Unit 2 > Christian Medical College, Vellore > 632004, India > > > _______________________________________________ > 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

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SPSS eport issues with manager 1.4.3
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 14 Oct '13

14 Oct '13

Dear Jens I have tried to login to flyspray but not able for some reason Forgive me for doing this but i have attached a sample epx file created in epidata manager,its corresponding epz file, the .sps file and the sav file I hope this helps and is ok If it works i could teach > 250 students per year epidata manager rather than epidata entry Thanks Thambu Dr Thambu David S Professor and Head Medicine Unit 2 Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, India

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Error when trying to use EpiData Manager 1.4.2
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 14 Oct '13

14 Oct '13

Dear All, I just downloaded the latest version of the EpiData Manager x64 version on my Win8 64bit System. When I tried to sun it, I received an error "Ordinal 353 Could not be located in Dynamic Link Library C:\Prorgram Files\Tortoisehg\ssleay32.dll" I tried this using both Standalone as well as install-able EpiData Manager versions (both 64 bit). Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks Vivek Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, 560029, India

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Epidata Manager & Entry client 1.4.2
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 12 Oct '13

12 Oct '13

Hello everybody, I'm working with the 1.4.2 Manager version since 1 week. I found some limitations to create a structure for a data base (it's the first one I do). For example, I can't put on a menu with options for every field near to the question visible in the Entry data version. So, I must choose between an up window or an information box, but I can't see both at the same time when the Entry data version ist running. Moreover, I don't know (or I don't find) how to inscript commands before document, and what are all the possible commands. Cause of this, finally I've began using the raw document (I opened the epx.file in a text processor like Notepad++ or gedit) and work in this way. But my problem now is that I don't know enough commands to use, and I don't find any internet document containing explanations about Epidata commands for the .epx files (only for old versions with checking mode). Someone can help me? Thanks in advance. Yolanda Hornero Ortega Research assistant Dpt. Anaesthesiology HUG Geneva (Switzerland)

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Export to SPSS
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 12 Oct '13

12 Oct '13

In the latest release of EpiData, the SPSS export has one remaining problem, but the workaround is very simple. The xxxx.sps file should be edited in a plain text editor to correct the line beginning with FREE Here is what Epidata has in the xxxx.sps file: SET DECIMAL=dot. DATA LIST FILE = "/path/file.txt" ENCODING="UTF8" FREE {("|")} <---- this is the problem line RECORDS = 1 It should be SET DECIMAL=dot. DATA LIST FILE = "/Users/charlesknightsbridge/Data/BRFSS/brfss.2013-09-14.2.txt" ENCODING="UTF8" FREE ("|") <---- remove the braces RECORDS = 1 That is, remove { and } from the line that starts with FREE. That is change FREE {("|")} to FREE ("|") Oddly enough, if you use the open source software PSPP, you do not have to make this change, but it will work either way. Also take note that the delimiter used for the data file (xxxx.txt) is a vertical bar (|). If you might have a vertical bar inside a text field in Epidata, the import into SPSS or PSPP will fail. That would be a very unusual character to have in a text field anyway. Jamie

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RE: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 120, Issue 2
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 12 Oct '13

12 Oct '13

Dear |Jens The problem with exporting to SPSS seems to persist. 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: Friday, October 11, 2013 10:30 PM To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 120, 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. EpiData Manager and EntryClient - public test of next version 1.4.3 available (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) 2. Error when trying to use EpiData Manager 1.4.2 (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) 3. Re: Error when trying to use EpiData Manager 1.4.2 (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 23:30:20 +0200 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [EpiData-list] EpiData Manager and EntryClient - public test of next version 1.4.3 available To: EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Message-ID: <52571C6C.6020607(a)epidata.dk> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Dear all A number of issues have been reported on the list since the release of version 1.4.2 of EntryClient and Manager. The following issues have been settled. Both programs: * Keyboard Shortcuts and Introduction documents are now placed on the computer and links to the net are indicated as such. * Install and running om Mac computer should be fixed now. * Clear link to the wiki (such that we can start adding information on the wiki). Manager: * Double Entry Validation works without field matching criteria * On import of Stata 13 files a message is given (use saveold command in Stata13) * Enhancements (bug fix) of export to SPSS * Opdated reports: - All reports (document) should now use system date setting from the local pc - Project description now contains dates of changes for structure, data and metadata * Prepare Double Entry: - An IDNUM field (autoincrement) is converteret to Integer and made "MUST ENTER " - More explanations if the created file cannot be saved. * Changed Field Properties, such that current value label is found under "edit" to access all value labels use alt+v * Import is now a fixed menu point under File Menu * other minor issues. (spelling errors, visual details) EntryClient: * When searching with Ctrl+F or Ctrl+L the default string search is now "contains" and the search is NOT case sensitive. * Bugfix for error making field length too short for all contents * Other bugfix, e.g. on shortcuts transferred from a form to another, e.g. on browse data. The version of this test is 1.4.3. Please report comments and errors on this list, including version of the software in which you found the error. The software is available from : Http://www.epidata.dk/testing.php If no major errors or bugs are reported the version 1.4.3 will replace the current public download version. Regards Jens Lauritsen and Torsten Christiansen Epidata Association, Denmark ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 22:43:43 -0700 (PDT) From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [EpiData-list] Error when trying to use EpiData Manager 1.4.2 To: EpiDATA <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Message-ID: <1381470223.57118.YahooMailNeo(a)web120002.mail.ne1.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Dear All, I just downloaded the latest version of the EpiData Manager x64 version on my Win8 64bit System. When I tried to sun it, I received an error "Ordinal 353 Could not be located in Dynamic Link Library C:\Prorgram Files\Tortoisehg\ssleay32.dll" I tried this using both Standalone as well as install-able EpiData Manager versions (both 64 bit). Any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks Vivek Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, 560029, ?India ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2013 08:49:13 GMT From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] Error when trying to use EpiData Manager 1.4.2 To: <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> Message-ID: <1381481353136.1432.804@webmail02> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 >From an immediate point of view I would say that this problem is not related to the EpiData system as such, since we do not use any dynamic link libraries. All system functionality is contained in the exe file. So: How is the EntryClient working on that same pc ? Please download and report. For other Windows 64 bit system users it would be good to know if the system works. (Just one reply if someone made it work) regards Jens Lauritsen > I just downloaded the latest version of the EpiData Manager x64 version on my Win8 64bit System. When I tried to sun it, I received an error > "Ordinal 353 Could not be located in Dynamic Link Library C:\Prorgram Files\Tortoisehg\ssleay32.dll" > > I tried this using both Standalone as well as install-able EpiData Manager versions (both 64 bit). > Any suggestions would be helpful. > Thanks > Vivek > > > Assistant Professor, > Department of Epidemiology, > > National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, > Bangalore, 560029, India > _______________________________________________ > > ------------------------------ ________________________________________ EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 120, Issue 2 ********************************************

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EpiData Manager and EntryClient - public test of next version 1.4.3 available
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 10 Oct '13

10 Oct '13

Dear all A number of issues have been reported on the list since the release of version 1.4.2 of EntryClient and Manager. The following issues have been settled. Both programs: * Keyboard Shortcuts and Introduction documents are now placed on the computer and links to the net are indicated as such. * Install and running om Mac computer should be fixed now. * Clear link to the wiki (such that we can start adding information on the wiki). Manager: * Double Entry Validation works without field matching criteria * On import of Stata 13 files a message is given (use saveold command in Stata13) * Enhancements (bug fix) of export to SPSS * Opdated reports: - All reports (document) should now use system date setting from the local pc - Project description now contains dates of changes for structure, data and metadata * Prepare Double Entry: - An IDNUM field (autoincrement) is converteret to Integer and made "MUST ENTER " - More explanations if the created file cannot be saved. * Changed Field Properties, such that current value label is found under "edit" to access all value labels use alt+v * Import is now a fixed menu point under File Menu * other minor issues. (spelling errors, visual details) EntryClient: * When searching with Ctrl+F or Ctrl+L the default string search is now "contains" and the search is NOT case sensitive. * Bugfix for error making field length too short for all contents * Other bugfix, e.g. on shortcuts transferred from a form to another, e.g. on browse data. The version of this test is 1.4.3. Please report comments and errors on this list, including version of the software in which you found the error. The software is available from : Http://www.epidata.dk/testing.php If no major errors or bugs are reported the version 1.4.3 will replace the current public download version. Regards Jens Lauritsen and Torsten Christiansen Epidata Association, Denmark

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Epidata Manger problem
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 10 Oct '13

10 Oct '13

Dear All, Could any body assist me on how to calculate the BMI for my database after entering height and weight. I am currently using the most recent version of Epidata manger(v1.42) and I have tried doing this under the field properties but no success. I would be glad if anybody could assist me Thank you reply via mailto:Cc%3Abarhin@kathhsp.org Bernard Arhin Research Officer,Research & Development Unit Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital P.O. Box 1934, Ghana-Kumasi Office:+233 322 1949 95 Cell: +233 208 263 180 Residence: +233 322 0398 66 Fax Number: +233 322 0398 66 http://www.kathhsp.org/ E-mail Disclaimer: ===================================== The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.

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Automatic Unique Identifier and Double Entry Verification Mode
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 20 Sep '13

20 Sep '13

Dear Jan and all Listers, I am sorry for not providing detailed information earlier. Well, I am using EpiData 3.1, and extract of the check file is provided at the end. I wished to do data validation using the Double Entry Verification mode, but when I used an automatically generated unique identifier for the records using three fields(district,school and student) it could not prompt for correction even when there was discordance. The key-field I selected *to prepare for double entry verification* was '* UNIQUE*'. However, when I selected key-field as '*STUDENT*' there was prompting for discordance. And yet student number alone may not uniquely identify records in the data set. What is the solution? DISTRICT COMMENT LEGAL USE label_district MUSTENTER REPEAT TYPE COMMENT END SCHOOL MUSTENTER REPEAT END SCHNAME MUSTENTER REPEAT END STUDENT RANGE 1 100 MUSTENTER AFTER ENTRY UNIQUE=DISTRICT+"-"+SCHOOL+"-"+STUDENT END END UNIQUE KEY UNIQUE NOENTER TYPE STATUSBAR "DIST-SCH-STD=" GREEN END GENDER LEGAL 1 2 END COMMENT LEGAL USE label_gender SHOW MUSTENTER TYPE COMMENT END AGE RANGE 10 50 MUSTENTER END M1 LEGAL 0 1 END MUSTENTER END M2 LEGAL 0 1 END MUSTENTER END Kizito. On 19 September 2013 20:00, <epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> wrote: > 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: Automatic Unique Identifier and Double Entry Verification > Mode (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 20:11:54 +0200 > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] Automatic Unique Identifier and Double > Entry Verification Mode > To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Message-ID: <5239ECEA.1050109(a)tbrieder.org> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Dear Kizito: > > It is a good rule to provide complete information before requesting > assistance. Your message is non-informative about the software > > Does your question concern: > - EpiData Entry 3.1? > - EpiData Manager, and if so which version? > - If you use EpiData Entry 3.1, could you show the part of the check > file that controls the field? > > Without this information, one cannot answer. > > Hans > > > On 18-Sep-13 11:19, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: > > Dear Listers, > > > > sorry I am asking this again, since I received no help yet. > > > > I wanted to do data validation using the Double Entry Verification mode, > > but when I used an automatically generated unique identifier for the > > records using three field it could not prompt for correction even when > > there was discordance. > > > > What is the solution? > > > > Kizito > > > > -- > Hans L Rieder, MD, MPH > Jetzikofenstr 12 > 3038 Kirchlindach > Switzerland > > Tel: +41 31 829 4577 > Mob: +41 79 321 9122 > Web: http://www.tbrieder.org > > > > > ------------------------------ > > ________________________________________ > EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list > > > End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 119, Issue 12 > ********************************************* >

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Automatic Unique Identifier and Double Entry Verification Mode
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 18 Sep '13

18 Sep '13

Dear Listers, sorry I am asking this again, since I received no help yet. I wanted to do data validation using the Double Entry Verification mode, but when I used an automatically generated unique identifier for the records using three field it could not prompt for correction even when there was discordance. What is the solution? Kizito

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RE: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 119, Issue 8
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 14 Sep '13

14 Sep '13

Dear All Stuck with exporting issues with epidata manager to SPSS Can anyone give me some advice-many data are merged in the same column in the SPSS file 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: Thursday, September 12, 2013 10:31 PM To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: EpiData-list Digest, Vol 119, Issue 8 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. Select Field for Validation (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) 2. Automatic Unique Identifier and Double Entry Verification Mode (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 10:36:38 +0300 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [EpiData-list] Select Field for Validation To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Message-ID: <CAJ=nXPa0C5oQjNGx452y9XqwDt8pDumOXQDAEZSEkNvg976Oyw(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Dear Jammie, I tried copying a pair but it required re-arraging the check file. I thought there was another way out. Thank you! Kizito. ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2013 10:48:29 +0300 From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [EpiData-list] Automatic Unique Identifier and Double Entry Verification Mode To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Message-ID: <CAJ=nXPa9Z3xudowxWRSG5tTBxkhcrQryZt-w0=6LbPuUGAMAaQ(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Dear Listers, I wanted to do data validation using the Double Entry Verification mode, but when I used an automatically generated unique identifiers for the records it could not prompt even when there was discordance. What is the solution? Kizito On 10 September 2013 23:25, <epidata-list-request(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> wrote: > 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. EpiC data export fails on STATA8 option > (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > 2. Re: EpiC data export fails on STATA8 option > (epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2013 16:30:06 +0000 > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: [EpiData-list] EpiC data export fails on STATA8 option > To: "'epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca'" > <epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> > Message-ID: > <3C0AEE4CAF2E224B99497B5018BED09703D91D(a)mx02.ispm.unibe.ch> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Dear listers, > > I'm trying to convert EpiData files to Stata format. I've stumbled upon a > problem similar to the one described by Jan in a post from 2008: > > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/pipermail/epidata-list/2008q3/001082.html > > (This is the only reference I've been able to find on the list and Google) > > My command and output are as follows: > > ------------------------------- > C:\test>EpiC.exe e STATA8 PEDPATIENT28032012ES * REPLACE > > EpiC - the EpiData command application version 3.1.2 14. Nov. 2006 > (C) Copyright 2002-2006 - EpiData Association, http://www.epidata.dk > Programmed by M.Bruus. Design: JM.Lauritsen & M.Bruus > > 0 % doneException EAccessViolation in module EpiC.exe at 00061B3F. > Access violation at address 00461B3F in module 'EpiC.exe'. Write of > address 022AC000. > ------------------------------- > > The files are converted correctly when I use "STATA" option, but since it > converts to Stata 6 version I don't get the correct variable names whenever > they are too long. I've tested it on two machines: one running Windows > Server 2008, and one on Linux (using Wine). The files are converted > correctly using EpiData 3.1 GUI. > > Are there any solutions to this problem? > > Thanks a lot for help, > radek > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2013 23:17:36 +0200 > From: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Subject: Re: [EpiData-list] EpiC data export fails on STATA8 option > To: epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca > Message-ID: <522E3AF0.7040303(a)epidata.dk> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > The EpiC command system from 2006 will not be fixed, but we will > consider developing a similar command line tool with the new system > functionality (epx). > > In other words - until this is done you have to do the process > repeatedly with the new software, which handles all new versions of > Stata (at least until v12) > > The template parser could be the first part of such a batch/cmd stand > alone tool.' > > Regards > Jens Lauritsen > EpiData Association > On 09/09/2013 06:30 PM, epidata-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca wrote: > > Dear listers, > > > > I'm trying to convert EpiData files to Stata format. I've stumbled upon > a problem similar to the one described by Jan in a post from 2008: > > > > http://lists.umanitoba.ca/pipermail/epidata-list/2008q3/001082.html > > > > (This is the only reference I've been able to find on the list and > Google) > > > > My command and output are as follows: > > > > ------------------------------- > > C:\test>EpiC.exe e STATA8 PEDPATIENT28032012ES * REPLACE > > > > EpiC - the EpiData command application version 3.1.2 14. Nov. 2006 > > (C) Copyright 2002-2006 - EpiData Association, http://www.epidata.dk > > Programmed by M.Bruus. Design: JM.Lauritsen & M.Bruus > > > > 0 % doneException EAccessViolation in module EpiC.exe at 00061B3F. > > Access violation at address 00461B3F in module 'EpiC.exe'. Write of > address 022AC000. > > ------------------------------- > > > > The files are converted correctly when I use "STATA" option, but since > it converts to Stata 6 version I don't get the correct variable names > whenever they are too long. I've tested it on two machines: one running > Windows Server 2008, and one on Linux (using Wine). The files are converted > correctly using EpiData 3.1 GUI. > > > > Are there any solutions to this problem? > > > > Thanks a lot for help, > > radek > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 119, Issue 7 > ******************************************** > ------------------------------ ________________________________________ EpiData-list(a)lists.umanitoba.ca http://lists.umanitoba.ca/mailman/listinfo/epidata-list End of EpiData-list Digest, Vol 119, Issue 8 ********************************************

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EpiData Entry for Mac?
by epidata-list＠lists.umanitoba.ca 12 Sep '13

12 Sep '13

Does EpiData Entry have software to download to a MAC using OS X software? with interest, Ralph -- Ralph V. Katz, DMD, MPH, PhD Professor Department of Epidemiology & Health Promotion NYU College of Dentistry phone: (212) 998-9550 FAX: (212) 995-4436 email: ralph.katz(a)nyu.edu Mailing address: 250 Park Ave South, NY, NY 10003-1402 (mailing code: 9479) Office location: Rm 636, 6th Floor 250 Park Ave South (btw 19th & 20th St)

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