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[Apologies if this is a double-post - the first one didn't seem to take.]
Sorry if this is a rather rudimentary question, but what are the programming environments available for MEL? I am a physician, but I do have some rudimentary background in C, HTML, and shell scripts. Thus far I've managed to create some Text components and quicktexts with MEL code, but I have to enter them manually, which creates the usual issues with misspellings, syntax errors, missed brackets, etc. Obviously it's quite frustrating to work this way, though when I am able to get something working it has been very helpful in improving my efficiency in using CPS.
Our vendor has allowed me into the administrative section of CPS (version 12) from which I can create quick texts and text components manually, but seem reluctant to answer my questions or help me any further.
Many thanks in advance.
Dave
Posted : October 14, 2014 9:26 am
Hi Dave,
you might want to look at getting Encounter Form Editor or Visual Editor for GE. This allows you to create forms, MEL and so forth. Also, if you have access to the GE portal, you can download the Creating Clinical Content Instructions here https://engage.gehealthcare.com/community/en/cps/clinical-content
Posted : October 14, 2014 10:13 am
Another helpful thing is using Notepad++ as your text editor. I have a User Defined Language for it that I got from someone else that does color coding of syntax and collapses sections. It goes either in the program directory for Notepad++ or the Appdata/Roaming/Notepad++ folder depending on how you set the program up.
Posted : October 14, 2014 12:15 pm
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Thanks for the help!
I've got Notepad++ set up, but can't seem to find a User Defined Language that will work. Do you happen to know where that came from?
I've tried to get Visual Form Editor working, but it looks like that requires more cooperation from my vendor. I can't seem to connect to the database of symbols.
Dave
Posted : October 16, 2014 2:26 am
CPS12 uses SQLserver database.
If you open Visual Form Editor, go to the HELP.
Go to Reference, "Configuring Application Settings"
Look at all of it (of course) but specifically
- Configuring Directories
- Configuring the Database Connection
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Configuring Directories Shows example of pointing to Help files etc...
The screenshot is for configuring VFE for Centricity 9.5.
So, for example, for "EMR Help:"
C:\Program Files (x86)\Centricity EMR 9.5\emr_help.chm
But you are on CPS12, so the filepath will be different (probably this):
C:\Program Files (x86)\Centricity Practice Solution\Client\cps_help.chm
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- Configuring the Database Connection
is a discussion on how to configure VFE to point to a SQL Server database.
I have not done this myself yet for CPS 12
Hope this helps...
- Beverly
Posted : October 17, 2014 7:07 am
