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[Lars Helge Øverland <lars@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Stephen,

a DHIS 2 data value is linked to data elements, not data sets. The
implication is that if you have a data element being part of multiple data
sets and enter a data value for the first data set, then the data value
will show up pre-filled in the other data set when you open it. So there
will not be duplication, but you will not be able to have different data
values for that data element, as the data element will point to the same
data value irrespective of which data set you open. I am assuming that the
same org unit, period and data set category has been selected in the this
scenario.

regards,

Lars




On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 11:06 AM, Trøyel Nerbø <troyel.nerbo@xxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Stephen,
>
> As far as I understand the data set is just a way to organize and present
> data elements. If you want to use the same data element in two different
> data sets, and not share data between them, you have to employ a different
> disaggregation. Using category combination on the data set will retain the
> same data element with its disaggregation’s but give the ability to
> separate the data entered on different data sets. See the manual:
> https://ci.dhis2.org/docs/master/en/user/html/dhis2_
> user_manual_en_full.html#d1245e4345
>
>
>
> (In NRC we use several category options as attributes to specify i.e.
> which project the reported data belongs to). I hope this helps!
>
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Trøyel
>
>
> Best Regards
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> *From:* Dhis2-users [mailto:dhis2-users-bounces+troyel.nerbo=nrc.no@lists.
> launchpad.net] *On Behalf Of *Stephen Gbanyan
> *Sent:* fredag 9. desember 2016 10.09
> *To:* dhis2-users <dhis2-users@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> *Subject:* [Dhis2-users] need Assistance
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>
>
> Hi All,
>
> Is it possible to have a data element sharing two different data sets? If
> so will it not duplicate figures?
>
> Thanks
>
>
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Lars Helge Øverland
Lead developer, DHIS 2
University of Oslo
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