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by drtech
Thu Jul 24, 2014 12:06 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: unscheduled apointment list
Replies: 6
Views: 6955

Re: unscheduled apointment list

I vote for one master list that can include all or filter what you want...ie, planned, recall, broken, etc, so there is one place to go and where the patient will only be listed once instead of maybe on multiple lists at once. Also, if they have recently been contacted, have them not show again for ...
by drtech
Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:24 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: DrTech's Plugin
Replies: 40
Views: 63152

Re: DrTech's Plugin

I haven't had a chance to look at the plugin for a while, but It has been running for months no on OD 14.2.7 without any problems in my office. Try upgrading to 14.2 and you should be good.
by drtech
Mon Jul 14, 2014 1:48 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: unscheduled apointment list
Replies: 6
Views: 6955

Re: unscheduled apointment list

That is a very old part of the program and needs to be updated for sure so you can click right to the pt's chart.
by drtech
Mon Jul 07, 2014 9:03 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Locating incorrect Ins Estimate Remaining
Replies: 3
Views: 6233

Locating incorrect Ins Estimate Remaining

We have one account where it lists $14 ins estimate remaining, but I can't figure out where it is coming from. The pt does not have any ins claims pending and I can't see it listed on any individual procedure on a scan of the account. Database Maintenance did not clear it either. Any clues or ideas ...
by drtech
Fri Jun 06, 2014 7:58 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: OpenDental in the Cloud... serverless setup
Replies: 5
Views: 10755

Re: OpenDental in the Cloud... serverless setup

I wouldn't do cloud, just buy a new, normal computer and use it as your server for OD. Internet is so much slower to store photos, x-rays, etc. And what if you internet is down for an hour, are you out of business? I like to have it on hand and back up to a cloud for offiste recovery. A normal windo...
by drtech
Fri Jun 06, 2014 7:56 am
Forum: Developers
Topic: Credit Card Integration
Replies: 3
Views: 6265

Re: Credit Card Integration

you develop plugins to work with OD as an outside developer.

http://www.opendental.com/manual/plugins.html

I have my own as an example

http://www.smilecouple.org/opendentalgold
by drtech
Mon May 12, 2014 7:54 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Weekly or Fortnightly PAYMENT PLANS
Replies: 6
Views: 6228

Re: Weekly or Fortnightly PAYMENT PLANS

no one would have a clue what fortnightly payments are here in the US of A . :p
by drtech
Thu May 08, 2014 10:09 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Difficulty with fee schedules...
Replies: 3
Views: 4501

Re: Difficulty with fee schedules...

are you clicking the "Update Fees" button in the tx plan after you add in the fee schedule? That should solve your problem. Also, if you want to actually track how much you are giving in discounts, you should set up an insurance plan that is called "Senior Discount" and then set it as PPO, make the ...
by drtech
Thu May 08, 2014 10:07 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: DrTech's Plugin
Replies: 40
Views: 63152

Re: DrTech's Plugin

Thanks for the heads up, I will look into the code and try to see why it would be different for you than on my setup. Are you using a live or copy of a live database or the test trial version database?
by drtech
Tue May 06, 2014 6:51 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: DrTech's Plugin
Replies: 40
Views: 63152

Re: DrTech's Plugin

I have a new version 14.1.14 posted on my website to fix the bug on some pts chart that had to do with Rx's and pt allergies, etc. I just tested it again and I am getting the address just fine on the statements. Are you sure you have it correctly setup in the normal Practice Setup window of OD? What...
by drtech
Mon Apr 28, 2014 8:02 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: InnoDb
Replies: 4
Views: 8348

Re: InnoDb

ah...for Windows users...my.ini...that's right, I do change the my.cnf file on linux..., or just select which database default type with webmin..
by drtech
Mon Apr 28, 2014 8:01 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Percona Server
Replies: 5
Views: 8231

Re: Percona Server

no, i am not writing my own connector, only if it works as a true drop in...I will try it out as a test.
by drtech
Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:57 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: InnoDb
Replies: 4
Views: 8348

Re: InnoDb

isn't the last section of that page obsolete with the buttons now built into database maint that allow for conversion?
by drtech
Mon Apr 28, 2014 10:46 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Percona Server
Replies: 5
Views: 8231

Percona Server

Anyone tried to run Percona Server on linux as a drop-in replacement for MySQL? I am going to try it on a backup server and see if OD connects to it and if there are any performance advantages as they claim. It looks like it has all kinds of advanced features that only MySQL enterprise supports, but...
by drtech
Wed Apr 23, 2014 10:39 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: InnoDb
Replies: 4
Views: 8348

InnoDb

I know there is a tool in database maint to convert to and from InnoDb. What is Open Dental's current position on the database type. Still don't want people to use InnoDb and use MyISAM or has that changed? And if not, what is the reasoning? I don't know if it actually makes a difference, but I read...
by drtech
Sun Apr 20, 2014 5:39 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Error
Replies: 9
Views: 22515

Re: Error

I don't have this problem anymore, but I ended up formatting the windows 7 computer and upgrading it to windows 8 because of other issues as well and now it works fine. So, don't really know what the issue was to help you with future troubleshooting. I saw that you have that listed in 14.2 as an unk...
by drtech
Sun Apr 20, 2014 5:32 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: New look
Replies: 1
Views: 3679

Re: New look

Yes, they look nice. How do you propose to handle a few transparency issues: i.e. in the "Task Window" the "Show Finished Tasks" check box looks rather clunky there with the old gray background on top of your nice blue gradient. I think either a custom control will need to be made with a modified ba...
by drtech
Sun Apr 20, 2014 5:27 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: DrTech's Plugin
Replies: 40
Views: 63152

Re: DrTech's Plugin

I have tested it with 14.2 now and the same version seems to work fine with 14.2 as well as 14.1 which is unusual, but that means there is very little core difference between the two Open Dental versions that usually cause issues. I am currently running 14.2.7 in my office as a beta test with Open D...
by drtech
Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:48 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: OpenDental on Synology DS412+ MySQL 5.5
Replies: 1
Views: 4379

Re: OpenDental on Synology DS412+ MySQL 5.5

I tried hosting the MySQL on an celeron powered NAS, it was twice a slow as just hosting it on a normal, even older athlon or phenom computer. Usually those things have very little memory compared to a normal server or even a normal desktop (like you said 1gb compared to 4gb on most desktops and 8gb...
by drtech
Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:59 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: DrTech's Plugin
Replies: 40
Views: 63152

Re: DrTech's Plugin

The plugin is ready for 14.1.

http://www.smilecouple.org/opendentalgold
by drtech
Tue Apr 08, 2014 1:14 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: OD grinds to a halt
Replies: 7
Views: 8136

Re: OD grinds to a halt

Hum...we don't every have slowdowns like that and we run those reports. Something must not be right in your database or something in your setup. I would let OD look at it with you. 25 workstations in our office. very little difference on the front end if I have it running on my backup dual core Phen...
by drtech
Tue Apr 08, 2014 7:12 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: MySQL Hot Backup or Slave Database
Replies: 4
Views: 9472

Re: MySQL Hot Backup or Slave Database

yes, these backups work when restoring. I believe it locks the tables like you are saying there (and the reason for the five second delay in network access for us while the script runs).
by drtech
Mon Apr 07, 2014 2:55 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Windows 7 chart
Replies: 8
Views: 8976

Re: Windows 7 chart

This will probably fix your problem. I have found it is usually a direct x issue that still occurs on windows 7 and windows 8. If you download this file and run it, then restart windows/the computer, it solves the problem every time. http://www.smilecouple.org/2013/01/09/open-dental-tooth-directx-sd...
by drtech
Mon Apr 07, 2014 2:50 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: MySQL Hot Backup or Slave Database
Replies: 4
Views: 9472

Re: MySQL Hot Backup or Slave Database

Best way and simplest iMO is to use something like an "automysqlbackup.sh.2.5" script (this is for a linux server) that runs every half hour on my system and saves a snapshot of the database. In the event of a crash, I have only lost a maximum of 30 minutes worth of database data that can be importe...
by drtech
Mon Apr 07, 2014 11:12 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: New Install
Replies: 3
Views: 6319

Re: New Install

Just one of the computers running windows 7 or 8 will be fine with that small of a setup. No need for a specialized server.
by drtech
Mon Apr 07, 2014 11:11 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Profiling OD
Replies: 8
Views: 13748

Re: Profiling OD

You don't have to overdue your server. It runs lightning fast in our office for the past few years on a Phenom II x6 1090T as my server server on a built in MB RAID 1 setup using 7200 drives. In other words I don't think you need a typical xenon 8 core or dual xenon system, OD is not power hungry. J...
by drtech
Mon Apr 07, 2014 11:01 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: DrTech's Plugin
Replies: 40
Views: 63152

Re: DrTech's Plugin

Don't think so, but haven't tried it...still using 13.2 currently. I haven't had time to update it, but will try soon. :)
by drtech
Thu Mar 13, 2014 10:21 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Error
Replies: 9
Views: 22515

Re: Error

I actually have not yet updated and tested. It works fine on all our computers but the one. I will update you when I try it.
by drtech
Wed Mar 05, 2014 9:52 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Error
Replies: 9
Views: 22515

Re: Error

thanks
by drtech
Thu Feb 27, 2014 2:20 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Error
Replies: 9
Views: 22515

Error

I can't duplicate this on any computer but one. Not sure if it is a windows error because of this one computer issue? This is when you click the view button to see an already scanned EOB. If you continue, it will scan documents into other people's chart according to my front desk. Open Dental versio...
by drtech
Sun Feb 23, 2014 7:34 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Deleting an out of date code
Replies: 7
Views: 9141

Re: Deleting an out of date code

funny
by drtech
Fri Feb 21, 2014 2:14 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Deleting an out of date code
Replies: 7
Views: 9141

Re: Deleting an out of date code

change it's category to "NeverUsed" or" Obsolete." You can't ever delete one.
by drtech
Fri Feb 21, 2014 2:13 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Deleted image folder contents
Replies: 5
Views: 6455

Re: Deleted image folder contents

one time someone actually deleted part of my images folder by going to the actual shared folder in windows explorer when they thought they were deleting an image. I was very glad to have a backup that did not replicate deletions as I didn't realized this happened until the next day. I replicate my d...
by drtech
Sat Feb 15, 2014 7:24 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: DrTech's Plugin
Replies: 40
Views: 63152

Re: DrTech's Plugin

Glad it is working well for you! I use it everyday in our practice. I have lots more ideas to make it even better, but if I could only find the time to make it happen!
by drtech
Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:31 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: XDR for backup purposes
Replies: 5
Views: 6973

Re: XDR for backup purposes

RDP over Hamachi secure VPN on a windows 8 machine works very nicely. Remote Desktop Protocol is much faster on windows 8 than windows 7.
by drtech
Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:29 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: No Program Link Button Option for Manage Module
Replies: 6
Views: 7031

Re: No Program Link Button Option for Manage Module

Sorry, The link was broken, It should work now.
by drtech
Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:27 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Planned Appointments are irritating
Replies: 13
Views: 13443

Re: Planned Appointments are irritating

It would be very helpful if the program could make planned appt that are related to the priorities in the treatment plan without any extra editing.
by drtech
Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:15 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: DrTech's Plugin
Replies: 40
Views: 63152

Re: DrTech's Plugin

Sorry, looks like the link was broken. I just fixed it.
by drtech
Mon Feb 03, 2014 11:38 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: No Program Link Button Option for Manage Module
Replies: 6
Views: 7031

Re: No Program Link Button Option for Manage Module

In my latest version, OD Gold Plugin v13.2.19, you can just forgo the button completely as I have setup accessible from the menu bar

http://www.smilecouple.org/opendentalgold
by drtech
Thu Jan 09, 2014 2:49 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: 2 week follow up appointments?
Replies: 4
Views: 4825

Re: 2 week follow up appointments?

@mopensoft: I just mean if you don't have staff actually contacting each patient on the list regularly you can end up with so many that it is overwhelming to begin calling all of them; the common recall system problem. Of course using email is really easy or just sending postcards, but actually call...
by drtech
Wed Jan 08, 2014 6:55 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: 2 week follow up appointments?
Replies: 4
Views: 4825

Re: 2 week follow up appointments?

I implemented a custom recall type called "Follow Up" triggered by emergency and comprehensive exams for this exact purpose. The trouble is, we get so many, they can get lost and you have to make sure someone is actually following up on them using the recall list and realise there are different type...
by drtech
Fri Dec 20, 2013 11:56 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: New user overwhelmed
Replies: 1
Views: 3117

Re: New user overwhelmed

I would stop entering charts. Only enter them as you contact the pt...that way is spaces it out. Do you have computers in the ops? What you must have entered to make it work properly for you are the appointments. Enter every appt time starting with the day you want to start using the computers. You ...
by drtech
Fri Dec 20, 2013 6:02 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Ortho
Replies: 12
Views: 19325

Re: Ortho

There is the ortho chart already in the system for marking wires, elastics, etc (button on the chart toolbar)...we use it everyday for ortho and it works great....are you not finding that useful?
by drtech
Tue Dec 03, 2013 1:36 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Treatment plan list without fees?
Replies: 2
Views: 3249

Re: Treatment plan list without fees?

I don't believe you can do it right now, but that would be something I would like as well. I could build that into my plugin to give you that functionality.
by drtech
Tue Dec 03, 2013 1:35 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Google Glass integration
Replies: 2
Views: 4212

Re: Google Glass integration

I would be interested in possibly working on this project. I have no experience with google glass, but do have experience with Open Dental and making my own plugin. I don't think anyone has anything yet to help with data entry. (This would be very helpfull to start with the data entry in the perio c...
by drtech
Wed Nov 27, 2013 7:28 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Adobe slow, Alternative
Replies: 3
Views: 3986

Re: Adobe slow, Alternative

Thanks, I will try it!
by drtech
Fri Nov 22, 2013 12:04 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hooks for appointment behavior
Replies: 12
Views: 10289

Re: Hooks for appointment behavior

Thanks!
by drtech
Wed Nov 20, 2013 2:06 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hooks for appointment behavior
Replies: 12
Views: 10289

Re: Hooks for appointment behavior

I have reworked this and have the modified code and related additional hooks. They are all tested and working. Please modify one hook, you can remove another that I now replace with this updated code and then add two additional related hooks in another location: Reworked #1 and removed #2 ContrlAppt...
by drtech
Thu Nov 14, 2013 11:48 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Text Messaging
Replies: 11
Views: 12890

Re: Text Messaging

I started using google voice. Works great for non bulk texting.
by drtech
Wed Nov 13, 2013 6:46 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Shredding Service
Replies: 7
Views: 9508

Re: Shredding Service

dito, we have the exact model, only two years so far, but works great!
by drtech
Wed Nov 13, 2013 10:30 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Shredding Service
Replies: 7
Views: 9508

Re: Shredding Service

make sure you run a sheet of paper with lubricating oil on it at least once a week and get one that is heavy duty at least $250 range and it should last you many years. If you don't use oil, it will break down.
by drtech
Tue Nov 12, 2013 11:41 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Strange statement behavior
Replies: 1
Views: 2547

Re: Strange statement behavior

You might not be putting payments in right or something it sounds like to me. It would no longer show as an estimate. Better call support.
by drtech
Fri Nov 08, 2013 8:07 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Two Win 8 questions
Replies: 15
Views: 13851

Re: Two Win 8 questions

install classic shell with it's new windows 7 like start menu on windows 8 or 8.1. It is the best of all worlds in my opinion. You get the lightning fast startup and shutdown of windows 8 over windows 7 and you bypass all the windows 8 "metro" start screen that nobody likes!

classicshell.net
by drtech
Mon Nov 04, 2013 7:55 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Windows XP is toast??
Replies: 5
Views: 6055

Re: Windows XP is toast??

Yes, the newest classic shell is even better than just a few months ago. Works very nicely and windows 8.0 and 8.1 are much faster and less resource hungry over windows 7.
by drtech
Sun Oct 27, 2013 5:27 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: OpenDental on Microsoft Tablets
Replies: 7
Views: 11722

Re: OpenDental on Microsoft Tablets

It will run fine on windows 8 and 8.1. I have it running on both. Not surface tablets, but it would the same. They have to be surface pro of course, can't run on regular surface with Windows RT.
by drtech
Thu Oct 24, 2013 12:10 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Crown initial or replacement
Replies: 14
Views: 14052

Re: Crown initial or replacement

Maybe it should just default to initial and then you can change to replacement if necessary.
That is a great idea.
by drtech
Mon Oct 21, 2013 1:42 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Crown initial or replacement
Replies: 14
Views: 14052

Re: Crown initial or replacement

that sounds like a good thing to add to my plugin...bypass that annoying question...
by drtech
Fri Oct 18, 2013 7:16 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Noob Question - EMR/EHR
Replies: 6
Views: 6733

Re: Noob Question - EMR/EHR

If you want it signed and all that, put it as a custom procedure like stated above, then instead of completing it, set it's status to existing current, it will then NOT show on the statement.
by drtech
Thu Oct 17, 2013 11:42 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Feature Request - Bug???
Replies: 4
Views: 4945

Re: Feature Request - Bug???

so in other words, 100 votes are not really 100 votes?
by drtech
Sat Oct 12, 2013 6:16 am
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hook request - ContrChart.ModuleSelected
Replies: 2
Views: 3369

Re: Hook request - ContrChart.ModuleSelected

I don't think you have to add a new hook since there is one already there I think it will run all plugins using the hook, but not 100% sure. If that is the case, you can just use the same one. OD Programmers: Is this true? If we both use the same hook, and someone runs both plugins, they both proces...
by drtech
Mon Oct 07, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Automatically run reports ? Print title ?
Replies: 8
Views: 8005

Re: Automatically run reports ? Print title ?

The latest published plugin version is listed here: http://www.smilecouple.org/opendental

A new version with more features for OD v 13.2 will be ready soon.
by drtech
Fri Oct 04, 2013 8:19 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hook Request
Replies: 18
Views: 14651

Re: Hook Request

Thanks for the other additions DrTech, Were you able to access the private control through our public Controls property? http://www.opendental.com/manual/plugins.html 1. To access the private controls on an existing form from outside the form, look through the public Controls property as shown in th...
by drtech
Fri Oct 04, 2013 7:47 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hook for sub-contextual menu
Replies: 8
Views: 8157

Re: Hook for sub-contextual menu

That looks great
by drtech
Thu Oct 03, 2013 11:49 am
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hooks for appointment behavior
Replies: 12
Views: 10289

Re: Hooks for appointment behavior

I will test that and report back to you
by drtech
Wed Oct 02, 2013 7:53 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hooks for appointment behavior
Replies: 12
Views: 10289

Re: Hooks for appointment behavior

Those seem to work great. I just thought of another logic test I am going to add, so If we could insert some additional parameters I would appreciate it! ___________________________________________________________________________________- //if no dentist/hygenist is assigned to spot, then keep the o...
by drtech
Wed Oct 02, 2013 4:43 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hooks for appointment behavior
Replies: 12
Views: 10289

Re: Hooks for appointment behavior

Great! Thanks a bunch.
by drtech
Wed Oct 02, 2013 4:41 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hook Request
Replies: 18
Views: 14651

Re: Hook Request

if(!formChooseDb.TryToConnect()) { formChooseDb.ShowDialog(); if(formChooseDb.DialogResult==DialogResult.Cancel) { Application.Exit(); return; } } } else { formChooseDb.ShowDialog(); if(formChooseDb.DialogResult==DialogResult.Cancel) { Application.Exit(); return; } } Cursor=Cursors.WaitCursor; Plugi...
by drtech
Tue Oct 01, 2013 3:22 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hook Request
Replies: 18
Views: 14651

Re: Hook Request

Any idea when these recent hooks from a few of us developers will be processed? Thanks.
by drtech
Tue Oct 01, 2013 3:14 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Automatically run reports ? Print title ?
Replies: 8
Views: 8005

Re: Automatically run reports ? Print title ?

This sounds like something I might like to add to my plugin. I am currently updating it to be released for the latest beta with lots of new improvements for Open Dental. Stay tuned...
by drtech
Sun Sep 29, 2013 7:59 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hooks for appointment behavior
Replies: 12
Views: 10289

Re: Hooks for appointment behavior

fourth hook request dealing with appointment behavior, near line 3270 of ContrAppt.cs ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ else if(!opCur.SetProspective && PatCur.PatStatus==PatientStatus.Prospective) { //Do we need to warn about changi...
by drtech
Sun Sep 29, 2013 1:37 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hooks for appointment behavior
Replies: 12
Views: 10289

Re: Hook for appointment behavior

Here is my third hook request dealing with appointment behavior, near line 3164 of ContrAppt.cs ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ if((assignedDent!=0 && assignedDent!=apt.ProvNum) || (assignedHyg!=0 && assignedHyg!=apt.ProvHyg)) { if...
by drtech
Sat Sep 28, 2013 7:33 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hooks for appointment behavior
Replies: 12
Views: 10289

Re: Hook for appointment behavior

If you could update the patterns page to include the empty brackets at the end of the goto label it might be very helpful to others. I spent hours trying to figure out why it wouldn't compile until I figured out I needed to add the brackets.
by drtech
Sat Sep 28, 2013 7:31 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hooks for appointment behavior
Replies: 12
Views: 10289

Re: Hooks for appointment behavior

Here is the second Hook around line 3203 in ContrAppt.cs _______________________________________________________________________________________________ else {//appt time not locked object[] parameters = { apt.Pattern, calcPattern }; if ((Plugins.HookMethod(this, "ContrAppt.ContrApptSheet2_MouseUp_C...
by drtech
Sat Sep 28, 2013 6:36 am
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hooks for appointment behavior
Replies: 12
Views: 10289

Hooks for appointment behavior

OpenDental.ContrAppts.ContrApptSheet2_DoubleClick around line 3659 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ else {//new patient not added if(Appointments.HasPlannedEtc(PatCur.PatNum) | (Plugins.HookMethod(this,"ContrAppt.ContrApptSheet2_DoubleCl...
by drtech
Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:55 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Bug
Replies: 4
Views: 7248

Re: Bug

Took some work, but I figured it out. Somehow the Salutation field was changed to Preferred Contact Time in the Custom Field Definitions. It took me a while because it didn't show in the "Patient Field Defs," where I would have expected it. So bottom line is that there is not a bug, however if someo...
by drtech
Tue Sep 24, 2013 7:11 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Bug
Replies: 4
Views: 7248

Re: Bug

I don't remember adding that, but It could be. Let me check my custom fields.

Yes, I mean the patient edit window when double clicking the grid in the family file.
by drtech
Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:24 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: Bug
Replies: 4
Views: 7248

Bug

At first I thought I found a bug in the sheets, but now I think it may be the family module. I am using the patient.saluation field on a sheet and instead of getting the preferred name as expected, it put in the preferred contact time "Anytime." So, I ended up with "Dear Anytime." :p Rather funny. A...
by drtech
Mon Sep 23, 2013 11:35 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid... Ransomware
Replies: 25
Views: 36667

Re: Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid... Ransomware

http://www.fogproject.org/?q=node/1

Never heard of it before, but looks great!
by drtech
Sun Sep 22, 2013 7:09 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hook Request
Replies: 18
Views: 14651

Re: Hook Request

Thanks. I have another request. In order to add a setup menu item for my plugin, I need menuItemSettings to be made public rather than private. change line 66 in FormOpenDental.cs FROM *************** private System.Windows.Forms.MenuItem menuItemSettings; *************** TO *************** public S...
by drtech
Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:31 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hook Request
Replies: 18
Views: 14651

Re: Hook Request

*************************** For the splash screen this modification will make it work on the second showing after the database info is loaded. The user gets the normal splash initially and then my plugin additions will popup. Not what I initially hoped for, but works pretty well actually since a plu...
by drtech
Wed Sep 18, 2013 1:32 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hook Request
Replies: 18
Views: 14651

Re: Hook Request

Sorry, I didn't realize I left it as a "AddMethod" and not "addcode" after my testing. Yes, it was tested and works fine, but I revised it below to follow the patterns since I had combined examples by mistake. I just want to add a string(plugin name) to the retVal so it shows in the title bar. If yo...
by drtech
Wed Sep 18, 2013 11:43 am
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hook Request
Replies: 18
Views: 14651

Re: Hook Request

I actually have a modification I figured out that will allow me to hook the splash after the database is found. Currently the program reloads the splash screen after the database connection is established, so in that second time around, I can hook into it and then achieve the desired effect for my p...
by drtech
Wed Sep 18, 2013 8:44 am
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hook Request
Replies: 18
Views: 14651

Re: Hook Request

So, unless you can make it work, I don't think my second request above will work. I see that plugins don't load until later and that is because the database is not yet connected, and all of that is supposed to run while the splash screen is showing, so I guess the *.jpg method you have implemented i...
by drtech
Tue Sep 17, 2013 5:58 am
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hook Request
Replies: 18
Views: 14651

Re: Hook Request

I just figured out that the last request may not work? It compiles, but then it seems the number of plugins is still null for the program. I assume this is because it has not yet loaded the plugin info? Initially I was thinking I just had something improperly passed... Would be nice to be able to us...
by drtech
Sun Sep 15, 2013 7:35 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hook Request
Replies: 18
Views: 14651

Hook Request

_____________________________________________________________________ object[] parameters = {retVal}; if (Plugins.HookMethod(null, "OpenDental.PatientL.GetMainTitleMidInsert", parameters)) { retVal = (string)parameters[0]; } _____________________________________________________________________ need ...
by drtech
Thu Sep 12, 2013 11:01 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: dentrix image 4.5 xrays to work with open dental
Replies: 5
Views: 8565

Re: dentrix image 4.5 xrays to work with open dental

XDR works great. Much less cost than Dexis and has great image clarity. I doubt any software can import all your existing images though, but I bet you will find that to be of little importance in real world use as you usually take new films anyway as new problem arrise. Just keep your old software r...
by drtech
Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:26 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Default Insurance Billing/Treating Dentist Problem
Replies: 4
Views: 4509

Re: Default Insurance Billing/Treating Dentist Problem

The point is though that if you have hygiene procedures (secondary providers listed on the procedures) with no doctor doing any actual work at that appt, it should default to the default doctor that you should be able to specify as the treating dentist (not necessarily whoever is set in the primary ...
by drtech
Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:23 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Default Insurance Billing/Treating Dentist Problem
Replies: 4
Views: 4509

Re: Default Insurance Billing/Treating Dentist Problem

Ok, so it picks the primary provider. Shouldn't this pick the Billing Dentist instead? If not that should be added. I will soon make a request for a hook in for my plugin to add that option separately as the "Treating Dentist Default" if this is the way you intended it and not that way I was thinkin...
by drtech
Wed Sep 04, 2013 8:01 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Default Insurance Billing/Treating Dentist Problem
Replies: 4
Views: 4509

Default Insurance Billing/Treating Dentist Problem

I am trying to setup proper billing for a PPO plan and discovered a problem with setting the treating dentist on the insurance claim. If you complete procedures in hygiene that are all listed as the Hyg secondary provider, the "treating dentist" portion on the claim does not seem to default to what ...
by drtech
Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:13 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: New Server Recommendation(s)
Replies: 10
Views: 15478

Re: New Server Recommendation(s)

What does everyone use for virtulization? I have tried proxmox, virtualbox, vmware, etc. I seem to get a stark difference in performance over a bare metal machine, thus I have not yet converted to VMs. (ie, testing copying files over the network 90 +mb/sec bare metal and 60/70+mb/sec VMs)
by drtech
Sun Aug 25, 2013 4:59 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: New Server Recommendation(s)
Replies: 10
Views: 15478

Re: New Server Recommendation(s)

No way to 12k...only spend 2K, get a good $1500 server and upgrade your network's switch to a gigabit one for $100 (Trend net on Amazon), get gigabit network cards in your machines that don't have them ($15-$30 on Amazon)and you will be much happier.
by drtech
Tue Aug 20, 2013 5:54 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: digital xrays
Replies: 2
Views: 4655

Re: digital xrays

XDR...works well and not very expensive. Get from Archer Dental or Dental Technology Consultants.
by drtech
Wed Jul 31, 2013 8:05 am
Forum: Developers
Topic: Adding Menu Item to Setup Menu
Replies: 1
Views: 2854

Adding Menu Item to Setup Menu

Can someone give me some instruction on the proper way to add a menu item with click event to the Setup Menu of OD with a plugin? All I want is to launch my setup window from an item on the setup menu, but I can't seem to figure out how to add a menu item dynamically with it's own click event. I hav...
by drtech
Wed Jul 10, 2013 7:32 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: DrTech's Plugin
Replies: 40
Views: 63152

Re: DrTech's Plugin

I just updated the plugin on the website to version 1.6.2 that should work great now with version 13.1 OD which, as you said, is now out of beta and the production version. You can download that one now if you upgrade to OD 13.1.
by drtech
Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:29 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: DrTech's Plugin
Replies: 40
Views: 63152

Re: DrTech's Plugin

I will have to spend a little time and finish the 1.6.x version to work with the stock code (only works with my modified code currently) before I post the link. You may be out of luck with v 12.4.x. I haven't used that version in about 6 months and have not updated it. It is probably an easy fix, bu...
by drtech
Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:17 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: 16 weeks using TRS, not a single broken appt
Replies: 27
Views: 26499

Re: 8 weeks using TRS, not a single broken appt

I would say $50-$100/month is all I am willing to put towards something like that...of course I think the most attractive thing would be like a 3 month trial, then if we thought it really worked well, we might find that $150 or more could be well worth it. Skeptical that it would work for our practi...
by drtech
Sun Jun 09, 2013 6:04 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Computer suggestion please
Replies: 3
Views: 4160

Re: Computer suggestion please

I am using an HP touchsmart all in one in the hallway of our office outside the tx rooms. Works great.
by drtech
Sun Jun 09, 2013 5:59 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Referral button
Replies: 13
Views: 12968

Re: Referral button

Another option is to use my plugin which places referral info and access in the account and chart. I got tired of not being able to see where the pt has been referred when looking at the pt's chart (which is where you want to see it). http://www.smilecouple.org/opendental http://www.smilecouple.org/...
by drtech
Fri May 31, 2013 12:01 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Trying to build 12.4 in Release mode
Replies: 7
Views: 7902

Re: Trying to build 12.4 in Release mode

Just don't build those projects. Disable the build for those projects and it will build the main program fine.
by drtech
Wed May 29, 2013 5:36 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: How to install OpenDental trial to Linux server?
Replies: 8
Views: 12095

Re: How to install OpenDental trial to Linux server?

you should be able to do what you need. I am running Ubuntu 11 I think and mysql starts fine...I wonder why it isn't working for you.... Install Webmin also to config it...very useful.
by drtech
Mon May 27, 2013 8:10 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: How to install OpenDental trial to Linux server?
Replies: 8
Views: 12095

Re: How to install OpenDental trial to Linux server?

I have been running MySQL on an UBUNTU server for years. Fantastic. Maybe I can write up a tutorial sometime...but it does take a bit of time...
by drtech
Tue May 14, 2013 2:41 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Change access to method request....
Replies: 8
Views: 8990

Re: Change access to method request....

Yes, this is the right place...just need an OD developer to look at it...they might do that for you...
by drtech
Mon Apr 22, 2013 6:43 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Default Note
Replies: 6
Views: 7279

Re: Default Note

That sounds good in theory, but what if you tx plan, even schedule the work, then the pt cancels and you never see them again. You already have notes about what you did but you never actually did the procedure. Could be a problem...
by drtech
Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:26 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Computers for a startup
Replies: 15
Views: 20637

Re: Computers for a startup

I haven't had any issues with programs not working in 8 that worked in 7. What programs have you experienced that are not compatible?
by drtech
Tue Apr 16, 2013 11:49 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Bug in ortho chart
Replies: 4
Views: 5408

Re: Bug in ortho chart

Thanks
by drtech
Tue Apr 16, 2013 11:49 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Computers for a startup
Replies: 15
Views: 20637

Re: Computers for a startup

Windows 8 is faster, but i install "classic shell" , use my custom windows 8 logo image for the button and disable the windows8 hot corners. the "Metro" thing is just a pain and causes confusion. http://www.smilecouple.org/2013/04/16/cool-windows-8-logo-and-settings-for-classic-shell-start-button Wi...
by drtech
Thu Apr 11, 2013 7:52 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Bug in ortho chart
Replies: 4
Views: 5408

Re: Bug in ortho chart

I don't think i used shift enter at all, but maybe typed longer than the box and it does to multiline now?
by drtech
Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:50 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Bug in ortho chart
Replies: 4
Views: 5408

Bug in ortho chart

When I try to save an entry to the ortho chart, I just started getting this error: using ver 13.1.17 I see in ver 13.1.18 that "Procedure list and ortho chart, growth behavior was misbehaving in the grid" was fixed, but I don't think this is the same error? See the end of this message for details on...
by drtech
Wed Apr 10, 2013 10:58 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Monitor Resolution
Replies: 8
Views: 8239

Re: Monitor Resolution

or switch to 10 minute appt blocks and you will fit everything on a much smaller screen I think. (That's what we use and it fits on most monitors)
by drtech
Wed Apr 10, 2013 10:57 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Computers for a startup
Replies: 15
Views: 20637

Re: Computers for a startup

I would just buy some refurbished computers if it was me. That is what I do for all my workstations. Yes, it is best to have a top end server, but any computer really will do to start out, you can alway upgrade. I think the AMD A series processors work well, they have built in dual graphics output a...
by drtech
Wed Apr 10, 2013 10:38 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: 12.4.54 takes so long to load up
Replies: 19
Views: 18503

Re: 12.4.54 takes so long to load up

We have not had any issues. Used 12.4 for a long while with no issues, been using 13.1 for a few months now and it is very fast as well..
by drtech
Mon Apr 08, 2013 11:32 am
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hook Request
Replies: 8
Views: 10411

Re: Hook Request

thanks!
by drtech
Mon Apr 08, 2013 5:42 am
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hook Request
Replies: 8
Views: 10411

Re: Hook Request

as stated above a week or so ago... please pass patChanged also in the hook and move the hook up a couple of lines, above the "if (!patChanged)" evaluation instead of just below it around line 2304, Thanks if (Plugins.HookMethod(this, "FormOpenDental.FillPatientButton_popups", pat, PopupEventList, p...
by drtech
Wed Apr 03, 2013 8:15 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hook Request
Replies: 8
Views: 10411

Re: Hook Request

if this change could be made I would really appreciate it so I can release my plugin for testing to others...thanks.
by drtech
Sat Mar 30, 2013 9:55 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Web Document Storage
Replies: 4
Views: 5093

Re: Web Document Storage

Google Docs has been renamed "Google Drive"

Best ones out there IMO...I use all of them (in no particular order)

-Dropbox
-Google Drive
-Skydrive
by drtech
Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:20 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hook Request
Replies: 8
Views: 10411

Re: Hook Request

Great...one change though on the second hook that I updated earlier, probably when you were in the process of adding it and so missed my change... please pass patChanged also in the hook and move the hook up a couple of lines, above the "if (!patChanged)" evaluation instead of just below it around l...
by drtech
Tue Mar 26, 2013 7:37 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hook Request
Replies: 8
Views: 10411

Re: Hook Request

I need a second Hook also please

if (Plugins.HookMethod(this, "FormOpenDental.FillPatientButton_Popups", pat, PopupEventList, patChanged))
{
return;
}


in FormOpendental.cs, around line 2304, right above "if (!patChanged)"

Thanks
by drtech
Mon Mar 25, 2013 4:21 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: email from the competition
Replies: 5
Views: 5933

Re: email from the competition

I think it is too risky to host all your data on a cloud...internet can go down unexpectedly, then what do you do? In our day, that pretty much puts us out of business! Not to mention the security issues....
by drtech
Mon Mar 25, 2013 4:18 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hook Request
Replies: 8
Views: 10411

Re: Hook Request

If we could get this added soon I would appreciate it! Thanks!
by drtech
Thu Mar 21, 2013 7:30 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Free SMS Texting with Google Voice in OD
Replies: 31
Views: 48817

Re: Free SMS Texting with Google Voice in OD

thanks
by drtech
Thu Mar 21, 2013 7:25 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hook Request
Replies: 8
Views: 10411

Hook Request

Please add

Plugins.HookAddCode(this, "FormStatementOptions_Load_end");

to FormStatmentOptions.cs | Load | Line 844

Thanks
by drtech
Thu Mar 21, 2013 11:17 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: multiple treatment planning
Replies: 3
Views: 4023

Re: multiple treatment planning

select what you want, click the "save TP button" and then you have a saved TP w/ only what you want.
by drtech
Wed Mar 20, 2013 7:23 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Add Hook Request
Replies: 3
Views: 4956

Re: Add Hook Request

Thanks!
by drtech
Wed Mar 20, 2013 7:23 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Another Hook needed
Replies: 2
Views: 4078

Re: Another Hook needed

thank you
by drtech
Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:26 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Another Hook needed
Replies: 2
Views: 4078

Another Hook needed

Please Add:

Plugins.HookAddCode(this, "FormModuleSetup_End");

to FormModuleSetup.cs, line 1551

Thanks
by drtech
Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hook and Plugin Question
Replies: 3
Views: 5236

Re: Hook and Plugin Question

How about if the hook returns false, then nothing happens, but if it returns positive(hook exists), then we could add a "goto:label" line to skip a section of code? That would seem to be simple to implement...
by drtech
Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:54 am
Forum: Developers
Topic: Add Hook Request
Replies: 3
Views: 4956

Re: Add Hook Request

was this line added for me? Thanks
by drtech
Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:52 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: DrTech's Plugin
Replies: 40
Views: 63152

Re: DrTech's Plugin

http://www.smilecouple.org/opendental#download
Version 1.6.0 for OD v13.1.0 will work if the proper plugin hook has been added to the SVN requested a few weeks ago. I have been on vacation, so I have not actually retested this with public code, only with my code a few weeks ago.
by drtech
Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:41 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: DrTech's Plugin
Replies: 40
Views: 63152

Re: DrTech's Plugin

Yes, you are right. Every time the applicable code changes in the main open dental program, I have to make changes too in my plugin to match. There is no way around that when going from version to version. I wish I could make it seamless, but you have do have to install a new version of the plugin u...
by drtech
Fri Mar 08, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: XDR and MySQL
Replies: 4
Views: 6304

Re: XDR and MySQL

We use XDR also. I don't like it that it is seperate, but I don't think it actually has a real "server" on our install. I think they actually use a borland database engine...It installs on each workstation and then just uses the filesystem on your XDR share, but then your actual data can be stored o...
by drtech
Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:05 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Lab slips to be automatically saved to images?
Replies: 5
Views: 5747

Re: Lab slips to be automatically saved to images?

you just open them from the line in the chart by double clicking on the lab case and then the "Edit Slip" button.
by drtech
Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:04 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Add Hook Request
Replies: 3
Views: 4956

Add Hook Request

Please Add:

Plugins.HookAddCode(this,"FormReportsLoad_start");



to line 382, FormReportsMore.cs

Thanks
by drtech
Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:32 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Surface tablet pro
Replies: 3
Views: 5212

Re: Surface tablet pro

me too
by drtech
Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:12 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Scanned EOB for no payment
Replies: 4
Views: 4982

Scanned EOB for no payment

Entering Ins checks again, I found a pretty critical flaw in the setup for EOB scans. If the pt has no payment for a procedure, there is no place to attach the scanned EOB. You can of course put it in images if it is an individual check, but the main issue is on bulk checks. The only ones you really...
by drtech
Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:18 am
Forum: Developers
Topic: New Compile Error
Replies: 5
Views: 6082

Re: New Compile Error

glad to see I was not crazy :p
by drtech
Sun Feb 24, 2013 7:07 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Hook and Plugin Question
Replies: 3
Views: 5236

Hook and Plugin Question

I have utilized many hooks for my plugin, but can't seem to grasp what should be a simple concept... Can we create a hook that simply replaces one "if" statement and then returns directly to the original code and follows the plugin hook's "if" result rather than the original? Previously all my hooks...
by drtech
Sat Feb 23, 2013 11:25 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: The NEW Metro Interface
Replies: 13
Views: 20646

Re: The NEW Metro Interface

I found quite the opposite, actually windows 8 runs Faster than Windows 7...now both 7 & 8 will need more power and RAM than XP, but I have a couple of core 2 duo's that run windows 7 fine. I have not and don't plan on upgrading them to 8 though to test...
by drtech
Thu Feb 21, 2013 2:15 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: New Compile Error
Replies: 5
Views: 6082

Re: New Compile Error

Got it to work by finally figuring out the right combination of projects NOT to build.
by drtech
Thu Feb 21, 2013 2:15 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Spell Check in Sheets
Replies: 2
Views: 3038

Spell Check in Sheets

Really excited to see the addition of spell check in Open Dental Text boxes, but disappointed it does not seem to work on sheets? This is where I would like it the most as I would like spell check before I send out referral slips and letters. Internal info is not as critical as info going out to oth...
by drtech
Thu Feb 21, 2013 1:53 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: New Compile Error
Replies: 5
Views: 6082

Re: New Compile Error

Thanks, I will try it
by drtech
Thu Feb 21, 2013 1:47 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Error: Mixed mode assembly
Replies: 19
Views: 34959

Re: Error: Mixed mode assembly

Just figured out in Windows 8 the file path changed slightly

C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v7.0A\Bin\NETFX 4.0 Tools
by drtech
Thu Feb 21, 2013 12:11 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: New Compile Error
Replies: 5
Views: 6082

New Compile Error

Error 1 The imported project "C:\Program Files (x86)\MSBuild\Microsoft\VisualStudio\v10.0\WebApplications\Microsoft.WebApplication.targets" was not found. Confirm that the path in the <Import> declaration is correct, and that the file exists on disk. C:\svn\beta\OpenDentalWebService\OpenDentalWebSer...
by drtech
Sat Feb 16, 2013 10:59 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Task Priority
Replies: 2
Views: 4543

Re: Task Priority

The task list needs upgrading for usability. I think your idea would help for sure for more important tasks. Another thing that would really help is to have the date part of the task list actually work like a tickler file. I am really wanted to get this going and might try to work on this tickler fe...
by drtech
Sat Feb 16, 2013 10:56 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: dsl speed ?
Replies: 1
Views: 2427

Re: dsl speed ?

That is faster internet than most have. You don't need any special speed to run OD or do the conversion. All that data transfer is fairly small and efficient....I did it all with 1mb down/.3 up DSL six years ago. You may want faster for other reasons, but not to convert or run OD.
by drtech
Fri Feb 15, 2013 6:37 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Is there a bridge for NEA fastattach program?
Replies: 20
Views: 28866

Re: Is there a bridge for NEA fastattach program?

yes, same here as Hersheydmd, it appears as an alert in NEA fast attach after a short while...I don't have to enter manual data, but what doesn't work is attaching info in the claim window in OD and then having it send. That would be nice.
by drtech
Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:55 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Is there a bridge for NEA fastattach program?
Replies: 20
Views: 28866

Re: Is there a bridge for NEA fastattach program?

I would love to have it connected...
by drtech
Wed Feb 13, 2013 6:39 pm
Forum: Developers
Topic: Version Information
Replies: 2
Views: 4369

Re: Version Information

the source code is always up to date if you stay on the current branch. opendental13.1 is the current beta production branch. If you stick with the SVN head, then you are using the development version and do NOT use that in a LIVE setting ....only with trial data, b/c it will not upgrade the date as...
by drtech
Tue Feb 12, 2013 6:23 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: New Wiki Feature
Replies: 5
Views: 5937

Re: New Wiki Feature

third
by drtech
Tue Feb 12, 2013 6:23 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Free SMS Texting with Google Voice in OD
Replies: 31
Views: 48817

Re: Free SMS Texting with Google Voice in OD

yes, that seems like it would work...if they don't close it :p
by drtech
Fri Feb 08, 2013 6:49 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Free SMS Texting with Google Voice in OD
Replies: 31
Views: 48817

Re: Free SMS Texting with Google Voice in OD

Yes, I set it up...I don't know how it is working in real life yet...have to talk with my front desk. Only problem I had was notifying my staff when they recieve a reply unless they leave the window open. How do you handle that if the window is closed or so all your front desk computers will be aler...
by drtech
Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:00 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Free SMS Texting with Google Voice in OD
Replies: 31
Views: 48817

Re: Free SMS Texting with Google Voice in OD

very nice...we have been using the quick text message access right from gmail for a few text messages here and there...but I like how you setup this link and exported the contacts. I will try it!
by drtech
Sat Feb 02, 2013 6:33 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: bouncing appointments
Replies: 7
Views: 6067

Re: bouncing appointments

I tried the query and it returned 0 results, so just to report not occurring at our office...
by drtech
Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:28 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Emailing referral form times out
Replies: 15
Views: 20313

Re: Emailing referral form times out

when I changed it to gmail smtp, it works, but all ours starting timing out when using a 1and1 server smtp that we had used for years.
by drtech
Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:15 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: DrTech's Plugin
Replies: 40
Views: 63152

Re: DrTech's Plugin

New version of the plugin released to match changes in OD. Works with OD 12.4.35

http://www.smilecouple.org/2013/01/21/u ... tal-plugin
by drtech
Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:28 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: A-Z Folders
Replies: 8
Views: 6461

Re: A-Z Folders

yes, that does not address the misnamed folder issue... I was just saying it is easier to use a non twain scanner or saving documents from email, etc doing it the way I described rather than having to navigate to the actual folder.
by drtech
Sun Jan 20, 2013 5:10 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: A-Z Folders
Replies: 8
Views: 6461

Re: A-Z Folders

We find it much easier to create a network shared folder very easy to find (I call mine "~save and import" the my network my documents so it is at the top of an alphabetically sorted list). Then you always save scans and downloaded files from email etc. in this folder. Once saved there, go to the pt...
by drtech
Sat Jan 19, 2013 8:04 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: A-Z Folders
Replies: 8
Views: 6461

Re: A-Z Folders

go to the actual folder and copy all the images and paste them in the other one, or if only a couple, click the copy button in the images module and paste it in the other chart. Not automatic, but that should do the trick.
by drtech
Sat Jan 19, 2013 8:02 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: A D A codes for 2013
Replies: 8
Views: 13335

Re: A D A codes for 2013

That is my point...why are you being "charged" to use descriptive codes?
by drtech
Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:07 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Anybody outsource their billing?
Replies: 4
Views: 8159

Re: Anybody outsource their billing?

ditto
by drtech
Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:29 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Win7/Win8 slow
Replies: 5
Views: 5355

Re: Win7/Win8 slow

our win7/Win8 machines run very fast....better in fact than WinXP...not sure what your issue is, proabably a network configuration issue.

Jay: update your directX SDK to fix the chart slow drawing. I will upload the version that seems to work with OD and post a link here soon.
by drtech
Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: A D A codes for 2013
Replies: 8
Views: 13335

Re: A D A codes for 2013

I am so tired of us dentists having to pay the A D A to use our own communication codes (and you guys having to mess with licensing, etc)...I remember now all the deal a few years ago....I put in all the pertinent ones myself...
by drtech
Sun Jan 06, 2013 6:39 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: A D A codes for 2013
Replies: 8
Views: 13335

A D A codes for 2013

I just went to update the codes for the 2013 changes to the A D A codes for work tomorrow and it does not work on the compiled version? I have to edit them manually or how can we run the tool?
by drtech
Wed Dec 19, 2012 5:32 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Feature request lists for trial user
Replies: 8
Views: 7012

Re: Feature request lists for trial user

I have been one who would like to see what the feature requests are as a developer for a long time....
by drtech
Tue Nov 20, 2012 4:27 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Assigning an assistant to a patient
Replies: 1
Views: 2547

Re: Assigning an assistant to a patient

You can assign them on each appt. But you can do it for the pt as a whole by creating a custom pt field in the chart and record the assistant name or intials there. You can then have that show on every appt if you like (Appt Views setup) or just look at it in the chart.
by drtech
Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:32 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Hardware question
Replies: 9
Views: 9060

Re: Hardware question

I recommend buying small form factor reconditioned computers for your ops. That's what I do and it saves a lot of money. Don't worry about upgrading in the future. It will be more cost effective to just buy another reconditioned computer in 4-5 years when you are ready to upgrade. The small form fac...
by drtech
Sun Nov 11, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Database Maint Error
Replies: 6
Views: 6420

Re: Database Maint Error

:)
by drtech
Sun Nov 11, 2012 11:54 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Database Maint Error
Replies: 6
Views: 6420

Re: Database Maint Error

Great. I could change my server to ignore capitalization permanently, but then who would catch these "bugs?" :p
by drtech
Fri Nov 09, 2012 10:21 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Need Networking HELP..
Replies: 35
Views: 53070

Re: Need Networking HELP..

What virus scan/protection do you have? I know some are known to cause slowdowns. With Win7, I think the best thing is to use Microsoft security essentials. It does not ever seem to slow down the network or the computer like others I have tried on my network. (AVAST, Norton, McAfee, etc)
by drtech
Fri Nov 09, 2012 5:59 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Need Networking HELP..
Replies: 35
Views: 53070

Re: Need Networking HELP..

I have had no network issues at all with OD. Lightning fast. We run an Ubuntu Linux server with static IP. DHCP on all the workstations. They are all Windows 7 and two Windows 8 machines. I would upgrade any xp's..as I think they can cause some network issues...not as reliable in my opinion. Just bu...
by drtech
Wed Nov 07, 2012 9:03 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Database Maint Error
Replies: 6
Views: 6420

Database Maint Error

Tried to run DatabaseMaint OD 12.4.12 on Ubuntu Linux Server, got this error: opendental.Schedule not found looks like capitalization error maybe? Fix would be helpful as I have some ins check errors that need fixing... Thanks *************************************************************************...
by drtech
Fri Nov 02, 2012 8:18 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Make Appt
Replies: 7
Views: 6750

Re: Make Appt

thanks, that should help for the one issue of planned appts...
by drtech
Tue Oct 30, 2012 9:32 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Windows 8?
Replies: 4
Views: 5264

Re: Windows 8?

upgrade of Win8...seemed flawless, except my startup batch file is not running now that I had in the startup "startmenu" that is no longer there in win8...have to investigate that and figure out how it works now in Win8. No, XDR did not complain. this is just a workstation.
by drtech
Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:50 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Windows 8?
Replies: 4
Views: 5264

Re: Windows 8?

I have it going on one computer...Windows 8 works fine. (v12.4.12) Used it for one full day now. XDR works fine also.
by drtech
Thu Oct 25, 2012 4:26 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: EOB Scanning with No Check and other improvments
Replies: 3
Views: 3882

Re: EOB Scanning with No Check and other improvments

1) great...I will upgrade
2)...hum last time I tried it didn't work to use the arrows or enter on the "Enter Payment" grid...but this was on v 12.3.x...I will try again
by drtech
Thu Oct 25, 2012 12:11 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Attach Items to an appointment/procedures - Clipboard style?
Replies: 1
Views: 5732

Re: Attach Items to an appointment/procedures - Clipboard st

This might be something I will look at developing for my plugin...looks like no one else is interested...
by drtech
Thu Oct 25, 2012 12:10 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: EOB Scanning with No Check and other improvments
Replies: 3
Views: 3882

Re: EOB Scanning with No Check and other improvments

No one else sees these issues?
by drtech
Tue Oct 23, 2012 6:52 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: problem with OD scanning of attachments for NEA
Replies: 13
Views: 16725

Re: problem with OD scanning of attachments for NEA

screen capture is never a very good method of quality image transfer...much better to send an actual copy of your PDF scan....but I havn't used NEA in a long time...can you do that?
by drtech
Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:00 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: DrTech's Plugin
Replies: 40
Views: 63152

Re: DrTech's Plugin

I found a problem on statements with payment plans...updated the plugin to correct. 1.5.2 is latest

http://www.smilecouple.org/opendental
by drtech
Thu Oct 18, 2012 5:02 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: DrTech's Plugin
Replies: 40
Views: 63152

Re: DrTech's Plugin

After using it for a couple of day, I found a few bugs with statement balances on statements. I fixed those, fully implemented Installment plans to show monthly payment agreements on statements and added another option to show in the custom text option on the statements Current version is 1.5.1 http...
by drtech
Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:11 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Attach Items to an appointment/procedures - Clipboard style?
Replies: 1
Views: 5732

Attach Items to an appointment/procedures - Clipboard style?

It would be helpful if a feature could be implemented where we could attach more items to an appointment (or maybe procedures?) such as images, scanned Pre-Estimates, etc that are pertinent to a certain appointment. Similar to how we can attach lab scripts to appointments, I am envisioning a "Clipbo...
by drtech
Wed Oct 17, 2012 7:04 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: EOB Scanning with No Check and other improvments
Replies: 3
Views: 3882

EOB Scanning with No Check and other improvments

Entering a bunch of insurance claims and checks lately, I noticed two design flaws that would really help overall to correct. 1) You currently can't scan and EOB on a claim with no payment b/c there is no check and the EOB attachment button is on the check. These are pretty important to scan as they...
by drtech
Tue Oct 16, 2012 5:37 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Make Appt
Replies: 7
Views: 6750

Re: Make Appt

I didn't feel that the reason given on the other thread was good enough. But this reason is certainly valid...
...I made the same argument...with another also....but any progress is good. :)
by drtech
Mon Oct 15, 2012 6:49 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Secondary claims including primary paid information?
Replies: 3
Views: 3779

Re: Secondary claims including primary paid information?

I think it would be good to have the amts paid in the notes section of the claim for clarity on printed claims, then if the EOB is misplaced by the insurance company (That never happens right?), there are no excuses.
by drtech
Sat Oct 13, 2012 2:01 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Secondary claims including primary paid information?
Replies: 3
Views: 3779

Secondary claims including primary paid information?

Need some help with secondary ins claims. It does not seem like once you enter the primary insurance Open Dental transfers the paid amounts to show anywhere on the secondary claim? The only thing i can figure out is to write in the claim note by hand? That seems crazy in this computer age. Am I miss...
by drtech
Thu Oct 11, 2012 11:35 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Make Appt
Replies: 7
Views: 6750

Re: Make Appt

Yes, and when you double click on the appt book you no longer see the planned appts... I already brought this up and Jordan thought people would want the new way only... http://opendentalsoft.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4692 I changed the program code directly and re enabled it in my office alread...
by drtech
Wed Oct 10, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: DrTech's Plugin
Replies: 40
Views: 63152

DrTech's Plugin

I have the new plugin ready for those using OD 12.3.x and 12.4.x I am using 12.4.7 currently and works great...I briefly tested 12.3.x on my test machine and it seemed to work fine, but I skipped that version in my office, so any testers would be appreciated. http://www.smilecouple.org/category/comp...
by drtech
Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:56 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: daily production - net
Replies: 5
Views: 6283

Re: daily production - net

Maybe the program is incorrectly applying an secondary or orphaned ins estimate on a particular procedure? I have found sometimes estimates get orphaned and need removal...
by drtech
Tue Oct 02, 2012 4:55 am
Forum: Advanced Topics
Topic: help on the mysql version issue after upgraded ubuntu
Replies: 3
Views: 6905

Re: help on the mysql version issue after upgraded ubuntu

just copy your database over to a windows mysql server using sqlyog community edition, update Open Dental to a new version, then you can copy your database back to your Ubuntu server.
by drtech
Thu Sep 27, 2012 5:04 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: CareCredit
Replies: 28
Views: 41007

Re: CareCredit

The main reason to track your Care Credit it so make sure it actually went through. We have had a few instances when the transaction did no go through...even though we have a receipt...we didn't get paid. If we didn't go back and check each one we would have missed out on being paid. Quite a bit of ...
by drtech
Tue Sep 25, 2012 5:46 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: New Appt/Note Creation Behavior (beta 12.3)
Replies: 7
Views: 6762

Re: New Appt/Note Creation Behavior (beta 12.3)

ok, I will have to put it back to the old way with a plugin? I can't imagine people would want to do it that way and loose the functionality of seeing planned appointments before created a new appt? That defeats the purpose of some of the design you have built into the program to manage appointments...
by drtech
Tue Sep 25, 2012 12:11 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: New Appt/Note Creation Behavior (beta 12.3)
Replies: 7
Views: 6762

Re: New Appt/Note Creation Behavior (beta 12.3)

great...I think it was a good idea to try to create appointments faster and some may like it, but in practice I don't think it works because: 1) You skip reviewing the pt appts before scheduling a new one. This results in not knowing at all if the pt had a planned appointment for what you want that ...
by drtech
Mon Sep 24, 2012 8:29 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: New Appt/Note Creation Behavior (beta 12.3)
Replies: 7
Views: 6762

Re: New Appt/Note Creation Behavior (beta 12.3)

I edited the source code directly to go back to the old way temporarily, but if you could make a preference for users to choose on double click of the appointment book to either, 1) go right to an appt (new behavior) or to bring up the "view pt's appts" window (old behavior).

Thanks
by drtech
Mon Sep 24, 2012 5:52 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Beta 12.3.17 Appt Field Def Error
Replies: 3
Views: 3448

Re: Beta 12.3.17 Appt Field Def Error

ahhh, thanks
by drtech
Mon Sep 24, 2012 5:50 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Beta 12.3.17 Appt Field Def Error
Replies: 3
Views: 3448

Re: Beta 12.3.17 Appt Field Def Error

ahhh...just behind... :p sorry, thanks
by drtech
Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:27 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: New Appt/Note Creation Behavior (beta 12.3)
Replies: 7
Views: 6762

Re: New Appt/Note Creation Behavior (beta 12.3)

I am talking about double click on the book function...used to bring up that window
by drtech
Mon Sep 24, 2012 2:44 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: New Appt/Note Creation Behavior (beta 12.3)
Replies: 7
Views: 6762

New Appt/Note Creation Behavior (beta 12.3)

We Do NOT like the new behavior of skipping the pt appt windows before creating an appt as it makes it VERY cumbersome to create a pt NOTE on the appt book like we do all the time in our office. Can this be an option to choose if you want it to appear or not? That way people who do not use notes wil...
by drtech
Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:23 am
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: Beta 12.3.17 Appt Field Def Error
Replies: 3
Views: 3448

Beta 12.3.17 Appt Field Def Error

Just upgraded to 12.3.17 beta and can't access the Custom Pt Field Definitions now from the appt edit window. See the end of this message for details on invoking just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box. ************** Exception Text ************** System.IndexOutOfRangeException: The...
by drtech
Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:06 pm
Forum: Main Forum
Topic: CallFire Changed?
Replies: 6
Views: 10798

CallFire Changed?

I was going to sign up with callfire to try out the text messaging features, but it looks like they changed the API setup? The manual says to enter the API key, but I don't see anywhere to enter the password they add to it also...

Any help? Thanks.