Exchanging forms and sheets with Other Users
- Rickliftig
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Exchanging forms and sheets with Other Users
Jordan -
Now that forms/sheets integration (online, pdf, kiosk) is taking off, it would be fabulous if there was a way that the users could exchange/export their work for others to use and adapt. A fourth forum section could be established devoted entirely to this end.
I believe it is in the request system now. How difficult a project is it?
PS - we're always thinking of ways to make you program more and do dentistry less...
Now that forms/sheets integration (online, pdf, kiosk) is taking off, it would be fabulous if there was a way that the users could exchange/export their work for others to use and adapt. A fourth forum section could be established devoted entirely to this end.
I believe it is in the request system now. How difficult a project is it?
PS - we're always thinking of ways to make you program more and do dentistry less...
Another Happy Open Dental User!
Rick Liftig, DMD FAGD
University of CT 1979
West Hartford, CT 06110
srick@snet.net
Rick Liftig, DMD FAGD
University of CT 1979
West Hartford, CT 06110
srick@snet.net
Re: Exchanging forms and sheets with Other Users
I agree, it would be great to co-op info between users.
- jordansparks
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Re: Exchanging forms and sheets with Other Users
Yes, I know. But since there is a workaround, it must be a lower priority than things that have no workaround at all. At least pdf's are shareable. That should help a lot. Don't forget that "online" pdf's can also be used in-office for kiosk by the patient just using the browser.
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- Rickliftig
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Re: Exchanging forms and sheets with Other Users
I see your point here, Jordan - Adobe is the way to go - looks like you can find a copy of Acrobat 9.0 Pro in the $135 range, but I didn't see any references to purchasing licenses. Also, I'll have to check out that seller - it could be an upgrade or grey market disk.
Another Happy Open Dental User!
Rick Liftig, DMD FAGD
University of CT 1979
West Hartford, CT 06110
srick@snet.net
Rick Liftig, DMD FAGD
University of CT 1979
West Hartford, CT 06110
srick@snet.net
- jordansparks
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Re: Exchanging forms and sheets with Other Users
Seems safer to buy it directly from Adobe.
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Re: Exchanging forms and sheets with Other Users
since you integrated this Adobe Acrobat stuff, you think this make more sense then just making forms on your own website and send via text file, or directly to an mysql database, and making an import module that way?
- jordansparks
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Well, yes, of course we considered that option. But advantages of pdf are:
1. You can transmit the whole form. Not just the data, but also the original appearance.
2. There is more than one option for transport. Upload, email, etc.
3. The whole form can be archived as it originally appeared.
4. We will eventually put pdf's on the newly overhauled terminal feature.
5. Users can share pdf's.
6. Pdf's look nicer than web forms, usually.
7. Printing is simplified.
8. Building a pdf has a shorter learning curve than web forms.
9. Emailing the data is not secure.
10. Pdf's can be two-way. In other words, prefilled by office.
11. Closely matches sheet framework in function.
12. Web forms was tried about 3 years ago and failed miserably because users wanted to customize.
I had no idea there were so many advantages until I listed them all out.
1. You can transmit the whole form. Not just the data, but also the original appearance.
2. There is more than one option for transport. Upload, email, etc.
3. The whole form can be archived as it originally appeared.
4. We will eventually put pdf's on the newly overhauled terminal feature.
5. Users can share pdf's.
6. Pdf's look nicer than web forms, usually.
7. Printing is simplified.
8. Building a pdf has a shorter learning curve than web forms.
9. Emailing the data is not secure.
10. Pdf's can be two-way. In other words, prefilled by office.
11. Closely matches sheet framework in function.
12. Web forms was tried about 3 years ago and failed miserably because users wanted to customize.
I had no idea there were so many advantages until I listed them all out.
Jordan Sparks, DMD
http://www.opendental.com
http://www.opendental.com
Re: Exchanging forms and sheets with Other Users
so what is the recommended package to buy then from adobe to make this all work? Pro or standard?
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Re: Exchanging forms and sheets with Other Users
I'm using Foxit Phantom PDF publisher. It is faster, cheaper and lighter on system resources. Here is the link: http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/comparison_sheet.html
- jordansparks
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You'll need Pro or else our import process won't work. It specifically calls the Acrobat dlls.
http://www.opendental.com/manual/adobeforms.html
http://www.opendental.com/manual/adobeforms.html
Jordan Sparks, DMD
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