Open Dental 23.2 Benefit API does not have CodeGroup

[vgajeradental]

In latest update of Open Dental, it has broken functionality of Frequency as the screen is updated with introduction of something called "CodeGroup".

if the application has the functionality, why the API does not support it?

[justine]

In latest update of Open Dental, it has broken functionality of Frequency as the screen is updated with introduction of something called "CodeGroup".

if the application has the functionality, why the API does not support it?

Good morning vgajeradental,

We have added the following to our development list:

1. CodeGroups GET.

2. Benefits GET/PUT/POST - add CodeGroupNum and TreatArea fields.

Thanks!

[vgajeradental]

But why release something as "stable" version when you are still in development. Especially the API users who developed application using APIs to avoid direct insert/update/delete operations and then the latest version forces the users to do direct updates on database tables.

[allends]

It is very rare for Open Dental to change an existing feature in such a way that the API would not continue to function. This instance is a rare exception and has not occurred for the last three years of development for Open Dental and the Open Dental API.

But why release something as "stable" version when you are still in development. Especially the API users who developed application using APIs to avoid direct insert/update/delete operations and then the latest version forces the users to do direct updates on database tables.

The term "Stable" is used for the Open Dental version and has been used prior to the existence of the Open Dental API. It signifies that the Open Dental program itself has been marked reasonably bug free and Open Dental support recommends to our customers that they update to that version for new features and improvements. It does not have any bearing on the API.

As justine stated, the two points above are part of the development list and will be added quickly to ensure that you can continue to add new frequency limitations through the API.

[justine]

In latest update of Open Dental, it has broken functionality of Frequency as the screen is updated with introduction of something called "CodeGroup".

if the application has the functionality, why the API does not support it?

Benefits were enhanced in version 23.2.62.
-GET no longer requires a PlanNum or PatPlanNum.
-GET now returns CodeGroupNum value.
-POST now supports creating a benefit utilizing a CodeGroupNum.
-PUT now returns CodeGroupNum value.

23.2.62 is expected to release later this week.

Thanks!