| 1. Intro
to NPR Module |
We do an overview
of the NPR module features coming back to focus on the three core
routines you need to pay particular attention to. |
| 2. Basic
Features Example |
An example
that covers all the basic Report Writer features is done. |
| 3. Data
Definitions |
The all important
data definitions are introduced and will be incorporated into many
of the examples that follow. |
| 4. Multiples |
The concept
of multiples or many-to-one data structures are introduced and we
do an example that thoroughly covers the concept. |
| 5. Downloading
Data |
We look at
getting the data out of your Meditech system and into an application
such as an Excel Spreadsheet, Access Database or a SQL server. |
| 6. Sorting
& Selecting |
This often
misunderstood component is looked at with a view to creating efficient
reports. |
| 7. Grouping
& Totaling |
An extension
of the sorting & selecting subject we introduce methodologies
designed to allow you to create reports that include grouped and/or
totaled components. |
| 8.
Intro to Computed Fields |
The real power behind
the NPR report writer is introduced and an overview of how to use
them is covered. |
| 9.
Math & String Operators |
Another cornerstone
and often misunderstood aspect of the report writer is introduced.
We continue on with computed fields using them to introduce the math
operators and string extraction/manipulation features and uses. |