Dear All
Today we have released new test versions of EpiData EntryClient and EpiData Manager. This email is mainly technical and will give broad view of changes and additions to the two programs.
Important aspect: flow of entry. On a normal entry of fields, the flow is defined as moving from field to field in a left-to-right, then down, manner – but at the same time following sections. Once inside a section this section will be completed before exiting. This should simulate a normal work flow working with schemes/registration forms.
The flow of entry is followed if you leave the field in a "standard" way. Standard ways are: "The entire length of the field is filled" or by using one of the following keys: ”Arrow down”, ”Enter” or ”Tab”. These keys are "flow of entry keys" and should be used during data entry.
To break the flow of entry (not recommended) : Either use "Arrow Up" key, the mouse or enter a legal value and then avoid saving the record. We note "not recommended" since a field could have some attributes set that defines another flow of entry, e.g. a jump.
The programming is handled in three "parts": A common core, EntryClient and Manager. Any change to the Core module will affect the two other parts:
*Changes for Core*: * Define jumpsfor a field. Changes the flow of entry (see above) and rules for resetting field data. (leave as is, blank, add defined missing) * Define Entry Mode for a field. The possible (mutually exclusive) attributes are: Default Entry, Must Enter or No Enter. * Define Confirm Entry. This will force a user to confirm the entry using a key (see below). * Define Show Value Label. Show category text for a given entered value next to the field (right side) (formerly known as comment legal show). * Various bug fixes, including incorrect import of dates from Stata files and definitions of "missing" status of a Value Label.
Changes for both programs: * Added a check such that programs can only be started once (single instance). * The programs now check that the active project file has not been modified between saves. * Added short-cuts to the 9 most recent files: Ctrl + Shift + <number> * Shortcuts for Mac OS X have been changed to follow the native style of the OS. * Adapted setup and properties for the new options
Changes for Manager: * Hides Work Process Toolbar when a project is active. * Assign jumpsto field. One or more jumps may be assigned to a field. * Added the ability to "copy & paste" field/heading/sections on the designer. - A section can be copied to the main section. - Copying a section will also copy fields/headings within that section. - Fields/Headings can be copied to/from sections (including main section). - Field attributes can be copied from one field to another of same type. * "Tab" key should now work as "change cell" key on the Value Label Editor. * Value Label Editor modified. * Flyspray bugfixes: 71, 72, 73
Changes for Entry: * AutoIncrement (Formerly IDNUM) fields can start at a defined value * User specified Colour for errors * Enhanced control of focus for active field. * Fixed several bugs - including loading of corrupt/invalid files
Kind regards, Torsten Bonde Christiansen Jens Lauritsen EpiData Association.