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Using macros with Vision

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

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Using macros with Vision

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  1. Using macros with Vision Brad Cheek

  2. 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

  3. What are macros?

  4. 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

  5. What do I need? • A macro recorder and player • Keyboard express • Macro express • Some time to fiddle about

  6. Differences between:

  7. Differences between:

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Some design options • System tray • Popup windows • Floating windows

  11. Using macros in practice • Designing a macro • Plan it out first (on paper) • Use a stepwise approach • Error check as you go

  12. Some macros - key charts

  13. Some macros in Vision • macros\vision_clinical.mex • macros\helpfiles\clinical macros helpfile.htm • macros\vision_admin.mex • macros\helpfiles\admin macros helpfile.htm

  14. Creating an example macro

  15. www.gp-training.net/it Vision resources – macros and helpfiles

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