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Introduction

This document provides instructions for automating a process to be prompted for required information at various stages of a job. 

Defining job data collection fields is a two-step process:

  1. Setting up the data collection fields (the information for which
    you are prompted)
  2. Defining the triggers that generate the prompts.

When you have completed this procedure, refer to the Defining Job Data Triggers document for further instructions.

Procedure

From the Optifacts main menu:

Type 3 – Editor Utilities and press enter.

Type 6 – Configuration Editor and press enter.

Type 7 – Edit Job Data Definitions and press enter.

The Prompt Configuration for Miscellaneous Job Related Data window displays.

  • Type A to add a new record.
  • Enter all the applicable data as per the instructions below pressing enter past each field.

Field Definitions

NameDefinition

Field Name

Type the description of the data to be prompted and press enter. Example: Medicaid, Hold Job, etc. Note: A standard naming convention may
already exist. Verify with the LMS Support group if this is the case.
Prompt Order

Type the priority number to be assigned and press enter. Caution: This number must be unique.

Order Within Prompt Group

(Optional) if used, only allow one entry within the Prompt Order group number.

Prompt Title

Type the description of the action to be prompted to take and press enter. Example: Medicaid Number, Return to Customer Service, etc.

Validation Mask

This field defined the required entry as alphabetic, numeric, or alphanumeric as follows:

  • 9999-9999 = numeric 8-digit entry
  • XXXX = all caps entry
  • Xxx = all lower case entry
  • 99/99/9999 = date entry
  • [leave blank] = no requirements

Type the desired entry and press enter.

Note: Every character you enter defines the required entry, including commas, dashes, etc. Be careful what you enter in this field.

Include or Limit

Use quotes with comma delimiter, or between ( : ) for numeric 1.0:5.4    

Minimum characters

Type the minimum number of characters for the field enter and press enter. If the field requires a fixed number of characters, enter that number.

Comment

Type any descriptions that will help an operator understand the use of the field and press enter.

Print in Invoice Box

Type the desired entry as per the following instructions and press enter:

  • I = Instructions
  • E = Edging
  • T = Tints
  • S = Special Instructions
  • X = XML only
  • N = Don’t Print
XML Tag

Type the tag for Delivery Note (if box = X) or remote systems and press enter. 

Note: Do not use the < >

Invoice Prefix

Type the prefix number to precede the invoice number and press enter. Example: BN#: for Benefit Form Number.

Mandatory (Y/N/F)

Type the appropriate identifier if information is required at a specific stage of the process as per the following defined options and press enter:

  • Y = Data required. If Y is entered, you must identify the station where the required entry is to occur. (Refer to the instructions under “Prompt Stations”.)
  • N = Not required.
  • F = Flag only
Prompt Station

If Y was entered in the Mandatory (Y/N/F) field, the station where the prompt is to occur must be identified. Type the entry as per the following guidelines and press enter.

  • LAYOUT
  • VERIFY
  • MAILOUT
  • NONE
Local Use Only

Type Y if the data are for local use only or N if not and press enter. Example: Not included in routed jobs.

Right, Left, or Job (R,L,J)Type R if applicable to right eye only, L if left eye only or J if applicable to whole job.
Tibco UseType Y or N if applicable to your lab
Relaunch UseType Y if this is to be used on Relaunched jobs or N if not.
  • Press Escape to save the data.
  • Type E to Exit.

Examples:

The following are just a few examples of what is available. Please contact your system administrator or support if you require assistance.

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