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System Defaults

The System Defaults window gives a number of options for the way VisionVPM is run. These are System settings which will affect every computer connected to the server.

To set up or change System Default Settings

Go to: Main menu > Maintenance module > Maintenance menu > System Defaults.

The System tab

General System Settings

Checkbox

Action

Use mixed case names on selected fields

Defaults the first letter of each part of the name to a capital letter automatically.

Use VPM with multiple clinics through remote access

Select only if using terminal server.

Use A5 for selected reports

Print selected reports on A5 paper rather than A4.

Use analysis by department

Allows selection of analysis by department rather than analysis of the whole entity.

Make the user field compulsory

Makes it compulsory to enter user codes on transaction windows, for example, invoices.

Use printers added to printer setup only

This means that the user must use a printer that is setup in Maintenance.

Edit mode on main detail windows

Checkbox

Action

Windows to use permanent edit mode.

Data entry windows will be permanently in edit mode – no need to click the edit button before making changes.

Windows not in permanent edit mode till activated.

Click Edit to make any changes to existing records – client, animal, stock, supplier.

Other Settings

Checkbox

Action

Main Menu Name

Allows you to change the name of the Main menu. An ampersand '&' should be inserted in front of the name if you use quick keys to access the menu.

Default department

The default department for the system can be entered here.

Note: a default dept loaded in Maintenance > Computer defaults will override this setting.

Clinical record font

Allows you to select a default font for clinical record entries. Choose from 1 - 5.

Lock clinical records after .....days

Prevents alterations to the clinical records after the stipulated time.

Last statement number

Records the last statement number. Enables a start number for statements to be selected in a new system.

Dairy export name

A unique name given to the clinic by Fonterra for an export balances routine (Clients > Reports).

Path to documents on server

The path to where word documents used by VisionVPM are stored on the server computer. Enables work stations to save documents in a common file on the server. Browse to find document location.

Path to omnis7 folder on server (laptop transfer)

A path used for the laptop transfer process.

Optional server name (.net applications)

When a .net application requires a server name this can be entered here.

Optional Bullzip PDF writer folder

Alternative path to where the PDF Writer is stored.

Click Save to save the settings and close the window.

Extra Setup Windows

Buttons at the bottom of the System Default window give access to additional set-up windows:

Button

Action

Appointment Options

Offers options for the appointment book – refer to Appointment section.

Invoice/Receipt Options

For set up of slip printer and messages.

Setup Drug Labels

Offers options for drug labels.

PACS Setup

Offers options for setup of PACs modality.

Email Setup

Offers options for setup of VPM Mail.

In This Section

Appointment Options

Invoice/Receipt Options

Setting up Drug Labels

PACS Setup

VPM Mail Setup

Client and Patient Settings

Financial Settings

Stock Settings