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Re: Category combination set to default won't let me change it

 

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@xxxxxxxxx> 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.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
> 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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>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Lars Helge Øverland
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>>>> University of Oslo
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