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[Crizelle Nel <crizellenel@xxxxxxxxx>]

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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Crizelle Nel

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On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 3:46 PM, Knut Staring <knutst@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Isn't this two different things?
>
> 1) 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
>
> 2) 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@xxxxxxxxx>
> 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.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Regards,
>> Crizelle Nel
>>
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>>
>> On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 2:41 PM, Lars Helge Øverland <larshelge@xxxxxxxxx>
>> 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@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> 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?
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Crizelle Nel
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 11:44 PM, Adebusoye Anifalaje <busoye@xxxxxxxx>
>>>> 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@xxxxxxxxx> 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
>>>>> <Screen Shot 2014-11-27 at 11.30.12.png>
>>>>>
>>>>> On 25 Nov 2014, at 13:28, Abyot Gizaw <abyota@xxxxxxxxx> 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.
>>>>>
>>>>> (sent from mobile)
>>>>> On Nov 25, 2014 12:20 PM, "Anne Grace" <missannegrace@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Dear Abyot,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for your prompt answer,
>>>>>> unfortunately i don't have access to date in future,see attached
>>>>>> picture.
>>>>>> <Screen Shot 2014-11-25 at 13.05.04.png>
>>>>>> On 25 Nov 2014, at 12:00, Abyot Gizaw <abyota@xxxxxxxxx> 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.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ---
>>>>>> Thank you,
>>>>>> Abyot.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, Nov 25, 2014 at 10:43 AM, Anne Grace <missannegrace@xxxxxxxxx
>>>>>> > 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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