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Re: DHIS version 2.12 is released

 

Minor update. The link under the pivot table download should be:
http://apps.dhis2.org/demo/dhis-web-pivot/app/index.html

Link for data set report should be:
http://apps.dhis2.org/demo/dhis-web-reporting/showDataSetReportForm.action




On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 12:53 PM, riddy ndoma <riddyndoma@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> @Lars Helge...good work!!
>  innovate together!!
>
>
> 2013/5/31 Lars Helge Øverland <larshelge@xxxxxxxxx>
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> DHIS 2 version 2.12 is released. We have some great new features for you:
>>
>>
>> - All analysis tools are working against the analytics Web API. This
>> means that the system is no longer dependent on the resource-demanding data
>> mart process and running it is now optional. You can still run data mart
>> and use it for custom reports but all analysis tools now read from the
>> analytics tables. These tables can be generated ad-hoc from reports module
>> and scheduled in data administration module. The analytics API allows you
>> to do a lot more flexible dimensional data analysis, for instance like this:
>>
>> http://apps.dhis2.org/demo/dhis-web-pivot/app/index.html?id=otVrkxLmBJT
>>
>>
>> - In data visualizer module you can now do analysis on all fixed and
>> dynamic data dimensions. You can select any data dimension and items from
>> the left menu. You can also use multiple dimensions as filter. In DHIS 2
>> you can create dynamic data dimensions through data element group sets, org
>> unit group sets and categories. For instance we can now create interesting
>> charts where you compare immunization doses given at facility (fixed) and
>> outreach:
>>
>> (Log in with admin/district)
>>
>>
>> http://apps.dhis2.org/demo/dhis-web-visualizer/app/index.html?id=LRFDsb8jcG0
>>
>> You can make a chart comparing ANC visits for each facility type:
>>
>>
>> http://apps.dhis2.org/demo/dhis-web-visualizer/app/index.html?id=iRCGbznvyG8
>>
>> A chart showing HIV testing broken down on gender:
>>
>>
>> http://apps.dhis2.org/demo/dhis-web-visualizer/app/index.html?id=mKjgsRMJt0H
>>
>> You can also include data element details (category option combos)
>> directly under data elements by selecting "Details" as opposed to "Totals"
>> in the drop down next to the list of data elements:
>>
>>
>> http://apps.dhis2.org/demo/dhis-web-visualizer/app/index.html?id=wbTNJrvfytf
>>
>>
>> - In pivot table module we have added support for analysis on category
>> based dimensions - you can now do analysis based on all fixed and dynamic
>> data dimensions. All dimensions can be selected from the menu on the left.
>> You can for instance create a pivot table for vaccine doses given broken
>> down on age group and facility location like this:
>>
>> http://apps.dhis2.org/demo/dhis-web-pivot/app/index.html?id=JsmBGbmRlEu
>>
>>
>> - In pivot table module you can now download your pivot table to your
>> local computer in Microsoft Excel, CSV and HTML format. The downloaded file
>> will have the same table layout as you see on the web page. As an example,
>> load a pivot table by clicking on the link below, then click on "Download"
>> on the top menu, then "Microsoft Excel" under "Table layout".
>>
>>
>> http://apps.dhis2.org/demo/dhis-web-visualizer/app/index.html?id=otVrkxLmBJT
>>
>> You can also use the pivot table to browse the analytics web api and use
>> the download options under "Plain data source" to retrieve the data
>> response.
>>
>>
>> - Pivot table now supports data interpretations. Load a favorite, click
>> on "Share" in the top menu and write your question, comment or
>> interpretation. It will become visible in the data interpretation feed in
>> the dashboard.
>>
>>
>> http://apps.dhis2.org/demo/dhis-web-dashboard-integration/interpretation.action
>>
>>
>> - In GIS you can now include data element details (category option
>> combos) in a map. For instance you can create a map for ANC 1st visits at
>> facility (fixed) like this:
>>
>> http://apps.dhis2.org/demo/dhis-web-mapping/app/index.html?id=YOEGBvxjAY0
>>
>>
>> - Single events without registration (anonymous events) are now supported
>> in the Web API. This means that you can send event data from case-based
>> systems like EMRs directly to DHIS 2, and create mobile clients for event
>> registrations which send event data over HTTP to DHIS 2. Documentation here:
>>
>> http://dhis2.org/doc/snapshot/en/user/html/ch25s07.html
>>
>>
>> - Data entry for single events without registration now works offline, in
>> the same way as the routine data entry. This implies that you can log onto
>> DHIS 2 in the morning and continue with data entry throughout the day even
>> if Internet connectivity is lost or intermittent. Even large option sets
>> for ICD 10 codes work offline, and performance is improved in general.
>> Check it out here:
>>
>> http://apps.dhis2.org/demo/dhis-web-caseentry/anonymousRegistration.action
>>
>>
>> - In tracker you can now define program indicators, creating formulas
>> based on person data elements in order to make more useful analysis:
>>
>> http://apps.dhis2.org/demo/dhis-web-maintenance-patient/program.action
>>
>>
>> - In tracker we have a new analysis function which gives completeness for
>> each program and its program stages:
>>
>>
>> http://apps.dhis2.org/demo/dhis-web-caseentry/programStageCompletenessSelect.action
>>
>>
>> - Option sets and data elements of type yes-only are now supported in the
>> routine data entry module. This will be useful for several use-cases, for
>> instance when making facility assessment forms. We recommend sticking with
>> numeric option sets and data elements in routine data entry since text
>> cannot be aggregated. Check it out by selecting the "Facility assessment"
>> form here:
>>
>> http://apps.dhis2.org/demo/dhis-web-dataentry/index.action
>>
>>
>> - Data set report and reporting rate summary now allows you to use all
>> organisation unit group based dimensions as filters. For instance you can
>> filter your data set report to only include data for a certain facility
>> type. Click on "More options" to select the filters in data set report:
>>
>> http://apps.dhis2.org/demo/dhis-web-reporting/showDataSetReportForm
>>
>> Same goes for reporting rate summary:
>>
>>
>> http://apps.dhis2.org/demo/dhis-web-reporting/displayViewDataCompletenessForm.action
>>
>>
>> - Data entry can now be done through PDF files. This implies that data
>> entry can be done completely offline and detached from DHIS 2 through the
>> well-understood PDF format. You can download PDF form templates from the
>> data set module by clicking on the PDF icon. Forms can later be uploaded
>> through the import-export module by going to "PDF Data Import". This allows
>> for workflows where forms are distributed to remote / mostly disconnected
>> areas, filled and returned by email before uploaded to the central instance.
>>
>> http://apps.dhis2.org/demo/dhis-web-maintenance-dataset/dataSet.action
>>
>>
>> http://apps.dhis2.org/demo/dhis-web-importexport/displayImportDataValueForm.action?importFormat=pdf
>>
>>
>> - Support for "app" extensions. You can now develop stand-alone apps and
>> use them as extensions to DHIS 2. The apps should be based on javascript
>> and HTML and use the DHIS Web API for retrieving data. The apps must be
>> packaged according to the W3 manifest for Web applications. You can upload
>> the apps in the Apps service module. Documentation here:
>>
>> http://dhis2.org/doc/snapshot/en/user/html/ch27.html
>>
>> You can see the admin module here:
>>
>> http://apps.dhis2.org/demo/dhis-web-appmanager/appList.action
>>
>>
>> - The analytics Web API resource now supports data responses with table
>> layout. This means that you can generate ready-made tabular reports in
>> Excel, CSV or HTML format straight from the analytics API using dynamic
>> input parameters without defining anything up front. This is an example
>> Excel report generated on the fly by using the tableLayout, columns and
>> rows query parameters:
>>
>>
>> http://apps.dhis2.org/demo/api/analytics.xls?dimension=dx:fbfJHSPpUQD;cYeuwXTCPkU&dimension=pe:LAST_12_MONTHS&dimension=ou:LEVEL-3-O6uvpzGd5pu&tableLayout=true&columns=dx;pe&rows=ou
>>
>> You can read the documentation here:
>>
>> http://dhis2.org/doc/snapshot/en/user/html/ch25s19.html
>>
>>
>> You can download the 2.12 release here:
>>
>> http://dhis2.org/downloads
>>
>>
>> You will find documentation here:
>>
>> http://dhis2.org/documentation
>>
>>
>> Source code is found here:
>>
>> https://code.launchpad.net/~dhis2-devs-core/dhis2/2.12
>>
>>
>> The new analytics engine requires that more of your server resources are
>> dedicated towards the database in favor of the Java VM. It also requires
>> that you have a fast disk type. We will provide more info about this
>> shortly.
>>
>>
>> For this release we had source code contributions from PSI and Critical
>> software - much appreciated. Also thanks to all developers who have worked
>> very hard to finalize all this in only two months.
>>
>> Enjoy the new version. Feedback is appreciated.
>>
>>
>> best regards,
>>
>>
>> the DHIS 2 development team
>>
>>
>>
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