Creating Messages

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Creates a new empty HL7 message file (see the toolbar for further info)

 

 

 

To create a new HL7 message select 'New Message' from the 'File' Menu.  After the message has been created you can then edit the content (See Editing Messages).

 

 

The Notepad will create a blank HL7 message with the MSH Segment already in place. and will open the 'Add / Remove Segments' window for you to add additional segments (which will be completely blank) to your message (see below).

 

The Add / Remove Segments Window

 

Adds a blank HL7 segment selected from the list on the left into your message.

Moves the selected message segment UP in the message *NOTE: You can't move a segment to a position before the MSH segment.

Moves the selected message segment DOWN in the message *NOTE: You can't move the MSH segment from the first position.

Removes the selected message segment *NOTE: You can't delete the MSH segment.