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Texas Cancer Reporting News
Sandcrab Lite (SCL) Update
As aresultofsuggestions madeby users of SCL, multiple updates have been made to
the software. Look for the release of the newest version of SCL in September
Outlined below are just a few of the changes or enhancements you will find ;
encompassed in this upgrade. As always, keep those suggestions coming. We want j
to have a software that is not only user friendly, but meets your needs as well.
Changes or Enhancements:
" Version 2.0 will ONLY be available on 3" disks. If demand is great, the software may be releas
5 1/4" disks at a later date.
" You will be able to save an incomplete or "partial" record.
* The software will allow you to skip from field to field -just remember all required fields must be(
and/or documented before SCL will save the record as a complete record and allow you to subm
record to the TCR.
The printer setup option allows support for 146 printer types.
* SCL will now keep track of the next available registry number for multiple years.
* The software now allows entry for records from more than one institution. It will also keep track
next available registry numbers, run reports and submit data for each separate institution.
* It will no longer be necessary to use the Ctrl+W or [Esc] keys to save information or exit a "memo f
such as Occupation and Industry. Simply use the [Tab] key to move to the next entry field after a "r
field" and [Enter] to continue entering lines within a "memo field".
* SCL now allows 9's to be entered when date of diagnosis is unknown.
If a record that has previously been submitted to the TCR is edited, this record will be marked for r
submission, thus eliminating the need to submit paper updates highlighting corrections or revisions
* A new utility allows a hospital to add additional zip codes that are not currently in the database.
* A new report has been added to show completed abstracts ready to be reported to the TCR.
* When reporting to the TCR, a listing of all the cases reported will be generated.
' A backup option has been added to the menu.
Training for the new version will begin in September. If you are interested in attending a training sessi
please contact Deidre McMillan or Susan Perez at 1/800-252-8059 or 512/467-2239.If you are interested in the new version of SCL, please call Madelyn Lock or Elena Faz at the Central
Registry Office at 1/800-252-8059. *
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