Registry design

Designing a registry is a multistep process that involves the definition of data elements in the Metadata Repository (MDR), the creation of data entry forms in the OSSE FormEditor and the final design and configuration of the registry in the OSSE EDC.

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Accessing the OSSE FormEditor

After logging into a registry with administrator rights, access the Registry Design page where you can import data entry forms into the registry as either basic or longitudinal data forms. When setting up a new registry the list is empty and you first need to start by building forms and defining the required data elements.

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Click on Start the form editor to open the OSSE FormEditor in a new browser window or tab. To create a new form, click on New Form and enter a form name and a short description.

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Accessing the MDR

A list of available data elements to insert into a form is displayed on the right under Form Items. To define new data elements in the MDR, click Manage data elements at the top of the list, which will open the MDR in a new browser window or tab (please note that in older versions of the OSSE FormEditor the Manage data elements button may be located at the bottom of the list). Alternatively, you can also directly access the MDR from the Registry Design page using the Open MDR button.

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