Inserting fields into a text macroTopic number: 1486503268679

A text macro is predefined text that can be inserted in different reports using a command or keyboard shortcut. As part of a text macro, you can include fill-in fields, lists, database data, DICOM data, and current date and time.

To insert fields into a text macro
  1. Select Tools > Manage text macros.
  2. Click New, find and select a macro and click Duplicate, or find and select a personal macro and click Edit.
  3. For a new macro, supply the mandatory information.
  4. In the text editor on the right, place the pointer where you want to insert a field.
  5. To insert a mandatory fill-in field, click Insert required field. Insert required field
  6. To insert an optional field:
    1. Click Insert field. Insert field
    2. Select Fill-in field, Drop-down list, Database, DICOM, Current date, or Current time.
    3. For Drop-down list, Database, or DICOM, from the dialog, select the data to insert. Click OK.
    Field optionInserts
    Fill-in field[…], representing text to be filled in when the macro is used.

    Example: Patient’s weight: […] kg

    Drop-down listList of values the user can select when the macro is used.
    DatabasePlaceholder that automatically displays the corresponding value stored in the database.

    Example: Study performed on <Study date>. Patient birth date: <Patient date of birth>.

    Note:

    The Database list also contains order, study, and patient attachments of the keyword, text (field only, not for message board), and hyperlink types that are configured by your administrator to be included into reports.

    If, in your report, you include a text macro with a database fields that contain a study, patient, or order attachment, and you select this attachment from the appropriate tab, its values are displayed in the report when it is saved.

    When viewing a report, select View all sections or View conclusion. If you select View letter, the attachments are visible only if they are used as fields in a report template that is used when reporting. Report templates are configured by your administrator.

    DICOMPlaceholder that automatically displays the corresponding DICOM value.

    Example: <Modality>

    Current date<Current date> placeholder that displays the creation date of the report.
    Current time<Current time> placeholder that displays the creation time of the report.
  7. Insert more mandatory or optional fields as needed.
  8. Click Save & close. Save & close

Required permissions: Can create text macros and normal reports. (For more on permissions, see Security roles: Concepts.)