Setting the Investigations Search Path

You can specify a different search path for each provider if the default folder is not used. This is the path MedicalDirector Clinical looks to for result files when importing investigations. The configuration of Investigations Downloads is handled by the Manage Communications utility.

Each separate file path needs to be setup at least once on each workstation, therefore if a number of providers share a common download folder or the default folder is used this path will need to be setup for only one of them. There are two methods:
  • Normal.

    Select Tools > Options > Investigations > Setup Data Transfer.

    Select the provider from the list and click the Browse button beside the File Path text box.

    Browse across the network to the download folder used by that provider. Browsing will confirm that the folder is available across the network. This setting is stored in the Local Machine Registry, which requires Windows Administrator access when making changes. The file path will need to be setup on all computers and the folder will need to be shared with Full Control for Everyone. The Uploads path sets the storage location for acknowledgement files.

  • Advanced.

    If the surgery is using Electronic Orders or SDI, select Tools > Options > Investigations > Setup Data Transfer > Advanced and setup the folder(s) in the Upload/Download Software Installed list. Consult the provider for the details required for the Import and Export folders and HL7 data. This is a global setting and will cover this provider on all workstations on the network. UNC path names should be used instead of mapped drive letters. For example, use server\\results\in instead of Z:\ even if these are technically the same location.