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Add a Trigger Through Edit Function
For other ways to add a trigger or copy an existing trigger, see
General Trigger Setup
and .
Follow steps 1-3 in
Change a Trigger
.
Select
Add
.
The new trigger is added to the list of triggers on the
Triggers
window.
Select
OK
and save your template.
NextGen® Enterprise EHR Template Editor Help 8
General Trigger Setup
This section provides basic information on setting up triggers in Template Editor. It explains how to: Create a trigger for any field and trigger type, following regular setup steps Create a Quick Action trigger for selected fields and trigger types Enter a trigger condition Change a trigger Copy a trigger Disable a trigger Delete a trigger Validate trigger conditions and parameters Auto Check Triggers Set the order for multiple triggers for the same field event Auto Find in Triggers Syntax Check Triggers Template Synopsis Create a Trigger Creating a Quick Action Trigger Creating Triggers Using Selected Fields Setting up Trigger Conditions Validating Triggers Viewing Warnings Search Trigger Values Syntax Check Triggers Template Synopsis Auto Check Triggers Auto Find in Triggers Filter a Trigger Change a Trigger Add a Trigger Through Edit Function Copying a Trigger Create Additional Triggers for the Same Field Disable a Trigger Enable a Trigger Show or Hide Trigger Delete a Trigger Mana
NextGen® Enterprise EHR Template Editor Help 8
Search Trigger Values
You can search for specified values in conditions and parameters for selected types of triggers in the currently open template. The search values can include fields, variables, functions, characters, or other values. You can then select a trigger from the search results for editing. Do one of the following: To automatically populate the search value with a specific template field, either: Right-click the field, and then select Find in Triggers from the menu. Select the field, and then select Find in triggers on the Main toolbar. To manually enter the search value, select Find in Triggers on the Triggers window. The Find In Triggers window opens. If applicable, the search value box displays the selected field. The window contains check boxes for commonly used triggers and for conditions. The Conditions and Assign Field Value check boxes are selected by default. If the search value is blank or you want to change it, enter the value in the input box. To select the applicable trigger check
NextGen® Enterprise EHR Template Editor Help 8
Change a Trigger
You can edit the field, event, action, or condition for an existing trigger. The edit function also provides a quick way for you to add a trigger based on an existing, simple trigger. This capability cannot be used for certain triggers that are tied to cross-reference tables (for example, the Assign Field Value trigger tied to the trig_mf_xref table). To open the Triggers window, do one of the following: Right-click anywhere on the template, and then select Triggers from the shortcut menu. On the Main toolbar, select Triggers. From the View menu, select Triggers. Select a specific field within the template. Select Triggers, select View > Triggers, or right-click the selected field, and then select Triggers from the shortcut menu. Note: The Copy and Paste buttons appear on the Triggers window only when you select a specific field on the template. In the Triggers window, select the trigger you want to change. Information entered for the selected trigger appear in the Trigger, Condition,
NextGen® Enterprise EHR Template Editor Help 8
Set up Refresh Template Trigger
The Refresh Template action refreshes the display of template structure and/or data at run time. Follow the applicable steps in General Trigger Setup. Select the Refresh Template action . If necessary, set up a specific condition for the Refresh Template action to be triggered. Select OK and save your template. Parent topic: Setting up Specific Trigger
NextGen® Enterprise EHR Template Editor Help 8
Set up Launch Image Trigger
The Launch Image action enables you to save the current template and then launch a preselected image. Follow the applicable steps in General Trigger Setup. Select the Launch Image action. The Launch Image window opens. Select an image to be launched from the selected field. To save the information and close the window, select OK. If necessary, set up a specific condition for the Launch Image action to be triggered. Select OK and save your template. Parent topic: Setting up Specific Trigger
NextGen® Enterprise EHR Template Editor Help 8
Set up Reports Trigger
The Reports action provides you with a set of reports template triggers. Using these triggers, you can display a specific report or a full list of available reports, or you can generate a specific report. Follow the applicable steps in General Trigger Setup. Select the Reports action. The Reports Action window opens. From the Action list, select one of these actions. Display Report Select the Report Type and Report Name from the respective lists. Report List Generate Report From the Enterprise list, select Y or N or a template field. To save the information and close the window, select OK. If necessary, set up a specific condition for the Reports action to be triggered. Select OK and save your template. Parent topic: Setting up Specific Trigger
