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BATCH MODE FOR IBM/PC VERSION OF THE CDC-HRA
The following documentation is intended to supplement the
original documentation supplied with the IBM/PC programs written
by Arden L. Ashton, Jr., M.D. and Advanced Medical Systems Corp.
There are a few tricks that we have learned in dealing with the
Batch Entry mode that should assist you and prevent you from
perhaps making some of the same mistakes we did.
In order to utilize the Batch Mode (assuming you have already
met the hardware requirements of min. 128K and double
density/double sided disk drives) you must first make sure that
all the main program files and the data tables for the HRA
program must all be on the same diskette. Also the first step
once you determine the need to run the batch mode is to make sure
that a text editor called EDLIN.COM is on your diskette. If
not, it should be easy to locate the file on a DOS diskette and
copy.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1) At the prompt A> type in the following:
A>EDLIN HDATA
2) If the HDATA file is not already in existence, this first
step will also create if for you.
3) You should now see an editor prompt of " * "
a) If you already had the file on disk, chances are there
should be an example data string for you to use as a model.
b) Type " 1 " which will let you know if there is a data
example on the file. This will actually request data
line #1 of the file.
Following is what the string should look like:
*1. EXAMPLE,ONE,J,111111111111,1,1,55,5,7,222,3,0,0,0,0,2,0,0,0,
3,22000,99,2,3,2,3,2,2,2,2,123,77,211,1,1,1,2,3,3,3,0,0,0,0,0,2,2
,3,1,1,COL,OH
Note: If you do not have the example on your disk, you may use
this hard copy for your model.
5) At this point you are ready to enter data. Simple type in
"2I" and you will get the following prompt:
*2.
6) If there was no example file on the disk, you will have to
type in "1I" and would get the following prompt:
7) Type in your data string using either the screen model or
hard copy model as your format. Type the string in
continuously using no spaces and separating each data
element with commas as shown. Press the <RETURN> key only
after you complete one data string. The machine will
automatically set you up to enter the next data string.
8) When you have finished entering all the data strings and
wish to save what you have entered, use the following
procedure:
a) Press the <CTRL> and <BREAK> keys simultaneously. You
will see the " * " prompt appear on the far left
margin.
5) At this point you are ready to enter data. Simple type in
"2I" and you will get the following prompt:
*2.
6) If there was no example file on the disk, you will have to
type in "1I" and would get the following prompt:
7) Type in your data string using either the screen model or
hard copy model as your format. Type the string in
continuously using no spaces and separating each data
element with commas as shown. Press the <RETURN> key only
after you complete one data string. The machine will
automatically set you up to enter the next data string.
8) When you have finished entering all the data strings and
wish to save what you have entered, use the following
procedure:
a) Press the <CTRL> and <BREAK> keys simultaneously. You
will see the " * " prompt appear on the far left
margin.
b) You should probably delete the first example file so
that it does not actually print.
To delete the first record type in "1D". What you
began typing in as record #2 will now shift up and
become record #1.
c) In order to save what you have typed, type in "E" -
this will exit to DOS and save.
HOW TO PRINT THE REPORTS FROM DATA NOW IN STORAGE:
1) It is very easy to print the Health Risk Appraisals now
that you have created you data. Before you start, make
sure that your printer is connected and on-line - that
you also have enough paper installed to handle the
volume of data you've entered.
2) At the A> type in "HRA1".
3) If there are any problems with the data strings, the
print may abort. Or, if you have accidentally typed in
b) You should probably delete the first example file so
that it does not actually print.
To delete the first record type in "1D". What you
began typing in as record #2 will now shift up and
become record #1.
c) In order to save what you have typed, type in "E" -
this will exit to DOS and save.
HOW TO PRINT THE REPORTS FROM DATA NOW IN STORAGE:
1) It is very easy to print the Health Risk Appraisals now
that you have created you data. Before you start, make
sure that your printer is connected and on-line - that
you also have enough paper installed to handle the
volume of data you've entered.
2) At the A> type in "HRA1".
3) If there are any problems with the data strings, the
print may abort. Or, if you have accidentally typed in
an unreasonable number for one of the data elements, it
may print out a line that, i.e. " XX is not an
acceptable value for age ". Under certain circum-
stances, one case may be skipped and the computer will
analyze and print the next case. However, in many cases
nothing will happen. DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED!!
4) You will have to go back to "EDLIN HDATA" and seek out
your error. I suggest that you obtain a copy of the
EDLIN Documentation from the IBM DOS Manual. In many
cases I have found it is a misplaced comma or a period
inserted instead of a comma. Make sure there are no
blank spaces. Once you find your error, you will be
able to use the Function keys described in the Edlin
Documentation to correct your errors. This is fairly
simple. Once you do this the first time, you will
become aware of what to look for and find
5) This supplementary documentation was prepared
for you by:
Deborah Saheli
an unreasonable number for one of the data elements, it
may print out a line that, i.e. " XX is not an
acceptable value for age ". Under certain circum-
stances, one case may be skipped and the computer will
analyze and print the next case. However, in many cases
nothing will happen. DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED!!
4) You will have to go back to "EDLIN HDATA" and seek out
your error. I suggest that you obtain a copy of the
EDLIN Documentation from the IBM DOS Manual. In many
cases I have found it is a misplaced comma or a period
inserted instead of a comma. Make sure there are no
blank spaces. Once you find your error, you will be
able to use the Function keys described in the Edlin
Documentation to correct your errors. This is fairly
simple. Once you do this the first time, you will
become aware of what to look for and find
5) This supplementary documentation was prepared
for you by:
Deborah Saheli
OSU Health Optimization Program
Department of Preventive Medicine
A-450 Starling Loving Hall
320 West Tenth Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
614-421-3998 or 614-421-5439
6) For technical assistance or questions concerning the
above or any phase of operating the IBM/PC version of
the CDC-HRA, you may contact either Debbie Saheli or
Gordon Black at the numbers indicated above.
OSU Health Optimization Program
Department of Preventive Medicine
A-450 Starling Loving Hall
320 West Tenth Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
614-421-3998 or 614-421-5439
6) For technical assistance or questions concerning the
above or any phase of operating the IBM/PC version of
the CDC-HRA, you may contact either Debbie Saheli or
Gordon Black at the numbers indicated above.