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Creating and Editing Scripts

DocBits Document Scripts Explained: Automate Custom Logic in Your Document Workflow

To create a new script in DocBits, follow these detailed instructions:

Choose the scripting language:

First, you need to choose the scripting language you want to use. DocBits typically supports common scripting languages ​​such as Python, JavaScript, or SQL. The choice of language depends on the needs of your project and your own competency.

Open the script development environment:

Log in to DocBits and navigate to the script development environment. This is in the administration area.

Script Development Environment Overview

Create a new script:

Click the "+ New" button to open a new script editor.

Create New Script Button

Write the code:

Use the editor to write the code for your script. Start with the basic syntax of your chosen scripting language.

For example, if you are using Python, your script might look like this:

1. Example script in Python

Python Script Example 1

Function to clean patient names

def clean_patient_name(name): cleaned_name = name.strip().title() # Remove spaces and apply capitalization

return cleaned_name

Main program

if name == "main": patient_name = " john doe " cleaned_name = clean_patient_name(patient_name) print("Cleaned patient name:", cleaned_name)

2. Example script

Python Script Example 2

Test the script:

Check the code for errors and test it in a test environment. Make sure the script produces the expected results and works correctly.

Script Testing Interface

Save the script:

Save the script in DocBits and give it a meaningful name that describes the purpose of the script.

Save Script Button

Mapping the script to document types:

An important step is mapping the script to the appropriate document types. This determines when and how the script is applied. This can usually be done through a configuration interface in DocBits, where you can assign the script to a specific document type and specify under which conditions it should be applied.

Script Document Type Mapping

Review and publish:

After you have created, tested and mapped the script, check it again for errors and inconsistencies. If everything is OK, you can publish the script to the DocBits production environment.

Script Review and Publish
Script Publish Confirmation

Through these steps, you can successfully create, test and implement a new script in DocBits to automate processes and improve the efficiency of medical documentation.

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