using macros with vision
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Using macros with Vision. Brad Cheek. Plan. What are macros? Why are they useful? What software do I need? Pitfalls and problems Using macros in practice Principles Designing a macro Demonstration of my macro system. What are macros?. Why are they useful?. Speeds up data entry - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Using macros with Vision
Brad Cheek
Plan• What are macros?
• Why are they useful?
• What software do I need?
• Pitfalls and problems
• Using macros in practice• Principles• Designing a macro
• Demonstration of my macro system
What are macros?
Why are they useful?• Speeds up data entry
• Less use of computer during the consultation• Saves time
• Accuracy of data entry
• More complete data entry
• Avoid boring repetitive tasks
What do I need?• A macro recorder and player
• Keyboard express• Macro express
• Some time to fiddle about
Differences between:
General Information Keyboard Express Macro Express
Price $24.95 $39.95
Web Page www.keyboardexpress.com www.macros.com
Differences between:
Pitfalls and problems• Macros are only as good as your programming!
• Getting it to work can be frustrating
• Sometimes Vision doesn’t respond in the same way in identical situations
Using macros in practice• Principles
• Set up consultation manager carefully• Have an overview of what you want to do• Choose shortkeys carefully• Use a key chart for the keyboard• Develop a help file
Some design options• System tray
• Popup windows
• Floating windows
Using macros in practice• Designing a macro
• Plan it out first (on paper)• Use a stepwise approach• Error check as you go
Some macros - key chartsNumeric keypad - Mail Manager
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1 Tell pt normal 2 Appt GP 3 Actioned by clinician Enter
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Some macros in Vision• macros\vision_clinical.mex
• macros\helpfiles\clinical macros helpfile.htm
• macros\vision_admin.mex
• macros\helpfiles\admin macros helpfile.htm
Creating an example macro
www.gp-training.net/it Vision resources – macros and helpfiles