Attached is the use case and comments of how it is implemented.
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On Wed, Dec 9, 2015 at 9:33 AM, Knut Staring knutst@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Alex,
Could you provide the details of your use case?
Knut
On 9 Dec 2015 07:09, “Alex Tumwesigye” atumwesigye@gmail.com wrote:
Dear Knut,
Thanks for this insight.
I agree with Crizelle, I am building an Inventory System using the tracker (2.21) and I am facing the same challenge. There is need to see how we can achieve similar “category Options - categories” functionality for events to avoid unnecessary hacks to the system.
Thanks.
Alex
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On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 9:40 PM, Knut Staring knutst@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Crizelle,
It could be quite instructive if you could share the details of this example with us.
Knut
On 8 Dec 2015 7:09 pm, “Crizelle Nel” crizellenel@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Knut,
(1) If unable to use use Categories for Event data elements then yes, we have to be able to save each data value against a separate data element for analysis. The ability to reuse Category Options though (i.e assigning them to multiple Categories), greatly reduces the database configuration work required. For the current database I’m configuring I would have needed 24 Category Options, 4 Categories and 4 Cat Combos to enable each "Yes’ data value to be uniquely stored for analysis. Because Categories cannot be used for Event data elements, I had to create 93 Data Elements instead.
(2) If we have to live without Categories for Events, then it would be great to have a grouping feature beyond sections like the multiple selection box you suggested.
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On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 3:46 PM, Knut Staring knutst@gmail.com wrote:
Isn’t this two different things?
- We need to register Yes (or Yes/No) for each selected item in order to analyse on each of them, thus we need a number of data elements
- It would be nice to have a way of grouping data elements in the user interface even beyond sections, i.e. to use one widget for multiple data elements, like a multiple selection list box: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-create-a-multiple-selection-list-box-in-jav.html
On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 2:40 PM, Crizelle Nel crizellenel@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Lars,
Thanks for the quick response.
Noted that multiple selections within an option set won’t be supported.
It would make sense to include “Event” as a separate option for the “Domain Type”. Would categories then possibly be supported for Events if then not for Tracker?
The only other alternative is to create multiple Data Elements with Data Type “Yes Only” and possbly add some Program Sections to make it more user-friendly. This is OK, but really lengthens and clutters the data entry form.
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On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 2:41 PM, Lars Helge Øverland larshelge@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Crizelle,
we do not plan to support categories for tracker. The “tracker” domain type includes both single event and tracker programs. I know it is a bit misleading, we could potentially use “events” instead.
As mentioned before, we do not plan to support multiple selection within an option set, mainly because it will limit the analysis which can be done at a later stage.
regards,
Lars
On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 1:35 PM, Crizelle Nel crizellenel@gmail.com wrote:
Dear all,
It’s 1 year on from when this shortcoming in DHIS2 was identified. Is the use of Category Combo supported in the Tracker now? If not, how did you manage to get around this requirement Anne (or anyone else)?
I have to enable the user to make multiple selections from a lookup/drop-down list. Since this is not supported in OptionSets I opted to use Categories Combinations linked to Data Elements of type “Yes Only”. The problem is that this is a single event without registration and hence the Domain Type is Tracker. Any suggestions?
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On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 11:44 PM, Adebusoye Anifalaje busoye@hisp.org wrote:
Hi Anne,
Your Domain Type is Tracker and this is not yet supported. You can only have Category Combinations in Aggregate.
best regards,
Busoye
On 27 Nov 2014, at 10:37, Anne Grace missannegrace@gmail.com wrote:
Dear All,
I hope you are well.
I am trying to edit a category combination that is set to default…I would like to add a new combination.
attached is the screenshot.
Thanks,
Anne-grace
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On 25 Nov 2014, at 13:28, Abyot Gizaw abyota@gmail.com wrote:
I see… are you sure any of the data elements listed there are of type date? When defining data elements there is an option to specify value type.
Thank you,
Abyot.
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On Nov 25, 2014 12:20 PM, “Anne Grace” missannegrace@gmail.com wrote:
Dear Abyot,
Thanks for your prompt answer,
unfortunately i don’t have access to date in future,see attached picture.
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On 25 Nov 2014, at 12:00, Abyot Gizaw abyota@gmail.com wrote:
Hi,
To enable capturing of future dates, go to your Program → View program stages → Edit then check “Date in future” for those data elements you wanted to capture future date.
I am not sure what you mean by “to be able to edit some fields names” ?
If you are in default form, field name is data element “Form name” (if you have set this one) or “Name” and it is always possible to edit this. If you are in custom form, you can put whatever name you want in your form - both data element “Form name” and “Name” have no effect.
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On Tue, Nov 25, 2014 at 10:43 AM, Anne Grace missannegrace@gmail.com wrote:
Dear Admin,
I am a new devoloper in DHIS.
I need to make changes on an existing “new event form” I need to allow
future dates and years also to be able to edit some fields names .
Please help me out and guide me through.
Thanks
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