Before you begin configuring message template, take note of the following requirements and restrictions:
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HL7 is an established standard. The specification for the HL7 standard describes available message fields and the requirements for message construction.
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Adding or changing segment IDs can adversely affect the outcome of the HL7 message. Ensure you understand the consequences of altering messages before creating, deleting, or changing segments.
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If you need to remove or add segments to a message template, first copy the message template to customize, and then make changes to the copy. Never remove segments from a system message template.
CAUTION:When OnBase is upgraded, all segments that were originally assigned to a system message template are reassigned. If you customized a system template, this behavior may cause the template to contain duplicate segments. Copied message templates are not altered when the database is upgraded.
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If inbound or outbound Keyword Values contain special characters, such as escape characters defined by the message, OnBase will decode or encode these characters using standard HL7 substitutions. See Escape Sequences.