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RD-Code Date: 03. May 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: Article

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Information about the next Iris meeting and training Date: 27. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: News

The Iris Core Group is planning the Iris training und Iris User Group meeting that will take place in November 2021.

What kind of authentication does Iris implement when connecting to a database? Date: 19. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

We use Windows or user authentication. Iris doesn't manage application roles at the moment. This is something that could be implemented later if there is a strong need.

Is there a warning when two users access the same certificate database? Date: 19. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

Yes, Iris detects access conflicts and warns the coder if the record has been changed by another user. This should be avoided because it can result in data loss. The same warning occurs when using Iris on a write-protected database.

Where do I find the most recent description of the tables? Date: 19. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

As Iris is developing rapidly, you should consult the table definition in the Access databases supplied by Iris. The Iris Reference Guide is updated with every new version of Iris.

What do I need to do if I change the Microsoft Access version? Date: 19. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

If you use Microsoft Access 2007 or higher, then you have to change the provider string in the "Options" (Click the tab "Tools" and select "Options").

For example if you want to change the standard settings from Microsoft Office Version 2003 to …

Is there any option to specify the port as a configuration or parameter for MySQL? Date: 19. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

Yes, it's possible: [servername]; Port=[port number]

In the following example the default is 3306, but it can be any arbitrary port number.
Example: Click the "Tools" tab and select "Options". A new window should appear. Click the "Certificate …

Why are there two TimeIntervals tables? Date: 19. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

The Iris Institute provides two different tables for the time intervals ("TimeIntervals" and "TimeIntervals_Ref").

"TimeIntervals_Ref" is using the round bracket "()" as delimiter and the "TimeInterval" table is using the paragraph "§" as delimiter …

What can I do if the diagnosis text is rejected by Iris? Date: 19. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

There are five options to solve this situation:

  1. If the diagnosis text was written correctly, you can add this diagnosis text to your dictionary. For this you can use the dictionary tool, but the text should be added by a supervisor or another person …

How many codes can MUSE handle in one line? Date: 19. April 2021 Topics: Kodiersysteme Type: FAQ

MUSE can handle a maximum of 12 codes in one line. Ideally, the death certificate contains only one term in each line. Usually, not more than 12 codes are needed.