In a custom Sheet, various Sheet Fields can be edited, added, or formatted.

The fields available show in the panel on the right of the Edit Sheet Def window. Availability of fields varies by sheet type.

Field Types

Click a button on the right side of the screen to insert a sheet field.

• Output Text: Output data fields that will be pulled from the database so information doesn't need to be entered manually. Output fields vary based on sheet type. For example, the output fields available for DepositSlip sheets differ from output fields available for ReferralLetter sheets.
• Static Text: Text information such as labels and large paragraphs. Over 100 output text fields can be inserted as static text so that resulting text is specific to the patient (e.g. patient address, gender, insurance carrier 0 to 30 day balance, insurance remaining and recall interval).
• Input Field: Fields that expect the user to input data. Data can be Imported into the database. Importable data fields can also be pulled from the database in a new sheet. Input Fields vary based on sheet type. For example, the Input Fields available for PatientForm sheets differ from Input Fields available for MedicalHistory sheets
• Line: Fixed lines for the background.
• Checkbox: A defined area where the user can click to toggle an X on and off. Can allow multiple choices or be set as radio buttons that require users to select one option out of many.
• Rectangle: Fixed rectangles for the background. Used to create the actual box for a checkbox/radiobutton.
• Static Image: Import large or small graphic images (jpg, gif, png, tif, bmp).
• Signature: Insert a box for an electronic signature. Electronic signatures are tied to other sheet data (except images) and will be cleared if information changes.
• SigPractice: As above, but limited to Treatment Plan sheets. Useful for recording the presenter's signature in addition to the patient's.
• Combo Box: Add pick lists that allow users to make a single selection from a list of options.
• Pat Image: Add patient images stored in the Imaging Module (bmp, gif, exif, jpg, png, and tiff). This can be useful to show pre and post treatment images. To include multiple images in a sheet, store each image in a separate sheet. Alternatively, from Fill Sheet, use Add Field to add a new Pat Image field and select a specific image.
• ScreenChart: Add up to two tooth charts to a custom public health screening form. There are two charts: one for treatment planned procedures and one for completed procedures. When sealant procedures are marked, the procedure is automatically added to the patient's chart.
• Grid: Insert a fixed group of items arranged in columns and rows.
• Special: Add the tooth chart and tooth chart legend.

Also see our Webinar: Understanding Sheet Field Types

Editing Fields

See Edit Sheet Def. As a user adds fields, the items will show in the Fields list. Double-click a field to edit or delete.

Do not overlap fields. Overlapping fields will cause annoyances. There is no way to set which fields draw first, so if, for example, a user tries to put a checkbox on top of a paragraph of text then the checkbox could easily be hidden under the white background of the text box.

Some exceptions:

• Any field may be placed on top of a background image
• If images need to overlap (e.g., to create a page header) use a third party software to do so, then save as a single image.

The fields available for a sheet depend on the sheet type: