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[Knut Staring <knutst@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Alex,
Could you provide the details of your use case?
Knut
On 9 Dec 2015 07:09, "Alex Tumwesigye" <atumwesigye@xxxxxxxxx> 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
>
> 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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>>>
>>>
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>>> Email:       crizelle@xxxxxxxx <crizellenel@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> Cell:          +27 84 580 3342
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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 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
>>>>>
>>>>> [image: HISP_Logo_sm]
>>>>> Software Development and Information Systems
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> *Health Information Systems Program (HISP) -
>>>>> SA------------------------------------------------------------------------------*
>>>>> 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 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
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> [image: HISP_Logo_sm]
>>>>>>> Software Development and Information Systems
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> *Health Information Systems Program (HISP) -
>>>>>>> SA------------------------------------------------------------------------------*
>>>>>>> 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
>>>>>> Skype: larshelgeoverland
>>>>>> http://www.dhis2.org <https://www.dhis2.org>
>>>>>>
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>>>> Norway: +4791880522
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>>>> http://dhis2.org
>>>>
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