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[Alex Tumwesigye <atumwesigye@xxxxxxxxx>]

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

On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 9:40 PM, Knut Staring <knutst@xxxxxxxxx> 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@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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>>>>
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>>>> Email:       crizelle@xxxxxxxx <crizellenel@xxxxxxxxx>
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>>>>
>>>> 66 Rigel Avenue North, Waterkloof Ridge
>>>> Pretoria, 0181, South Africa
>>>> E -25.7847787 S 28.2347984
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 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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>>>>>> Software Development and Information Systems
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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>>>>>> Email:       crizelle@xxxxxxxx <crizellenel@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>>>> Cell:          +27 84 580 3342
>>>>>> Fax:          0866 509 502
>>>>>> Skype:      crizelle_nel
>>>>>> Website:   http://www.hisp.org
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 66 Rigel Avenue North, Waterkloof Ridge
>>>>>> Pretoria, 0181, South Africa
>>>>>> E -25.7847787 S 28.2347984
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 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
>>>>> Lead developer, DHIS 2
>>>>> University of Oslo
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