System > Desktop Settings

Key Info  
Purpose:

Configure common workstation options such as display settings and log on/off settings.
Related Module(s):

N/A
Accessed From:

Maintenance > System > Desktop
Window(s):

Desktop Settings

Clinical Notification Settings

Dependencies:

Clinical Notification States

Chairs

Desktop Settings Window

The Desktop Settings window allows you to configure common workstation options such as display settings and log on/off settings.

Important: These settings are also managed in Station Options and are specific to the current workstation.

Note: The Audit Time... button is used to display the server time. It should be within one second of your workstation's time.

Field Description
Classic Homepage

A check box that, when selected, indicates that axiUm displays with the classic homepage that was replaced in 7.03 with the Nav Panel.

Tip: For the best experience, we recommend using the Nav Panel.
Hide Status Bar

A check box that, when selected, indicates that the axiUm status bar is hidden.

Tip: We recommend that you display the status bar as it contains important information.
Show Provider #

A check box that, when selected, indicates that the status bar displays the logged in user's provider number beside the logged in user's name.

Note: If a user is logged in and entering on behalf of another provider, that provider number will display, with an orange background.
Clinical Notifications...

A button that displays the Clinical Notification Settings - Field Definitions window and allows you to specify workstation settings related to clinical notification states.

For more information on this window, see below.
Classic Background Colors

A check box that, when selected, indicates that axiUm will display the classic background colors on axiUm windows that were updated in 5.0.

Tip: For the best experience, we recommend keeping this option deselected and using the newer background colors.
Classic Tab Colors

A check box that, when selected, indicates that axiUm will display the classic tab colors in axiUm windows that were updated in 5.0.

Tip: For the best experience, we recommend keeping this option deselected and using the newer tab colors.
Default Resolution

A drop-down list that indicates the windows sizing to use:

  • 800 x 600

  • 1024 x 768

  • 1152 x 864

  • 1280 x 1024
List-Type window's resolution based on:

A drop-down list that indicates the resolution for list-type windows:

  • Standard: List-type windows will display in 800 x 600.

  • Windows Resolution: List-type windows will display based on the workstation's (Windows) desktop resolution.

  • Use Default Resolution: List-type windows will display based on the selection from the Default Resolution drop-down list.
Patient Menu Limit

A text field that indicates the maximum number of patients that can display in the Patient menu bar.
Field Description
Always Select Printer for Printing A check box that, when selected, indicates that users are prompted to select a printer each time they print from axiUm.
Exceptions...

Note: The button is only enabled if Always Select Printer for Printing is selected.

A button that displays the Always Select Printer Exceptions window and allows you to configure a default printer for prescriptions.
Change Station Defaults During Log On

A drop-down list that indicates how users can set Practice, Facility, and Clinic station options during log on:

  • No: axiUm uses the workstation defaults.

  • Optionally Change at Log On: The Change Station Defaults check box is displayed in the User Log On window.

  • Always Change at Log On: The Set axiUm Defaults window always displays when the user successfully logs in.
Signature Capture Device

A drop-down list that indicates the type of signature capture device attached to the workstation.

Note: If None is selected, axiUm will display a signature dialog and to allow users to capture signatures with a mouse.

Workstation Custom Help File

A text field that indicates the custom help file created by your institution.

The ellipsis is used to identify the path to the help file.

Note: Any custom help files must be *.html, *.hlp, *.pdf or online links.  For other file types, you can use the Link Definitions window.
Time Zone Offset (from Server)

A text field that indicates the number of hours that your local time zone is offset from the server's time zone.

If not set, axiUm audits all activities performed in your local system using the server's time zone.
Field Description
Disable User Authentication entry fields

A check box that, when selected, indicates that user authentication fields are disabled.

Note: If selected, users must use active directory, swipe cards, or smartCards to authenticate themselves.

Swipe PIN Timeout __ (seconds) A text field that indicates the default number of seconds users have to enter a PIN before they must re-swipe their card.
SmartCard type authentication

A check box that, when selected, indicates that your institution uses SmartCards for user authentication and approvals.

Note: To use swipe card authentication, you must deselect this check box.

SmartCard Method A drop-down list used to identify how the SmartCard authentication behaves:
  • Manual: The user must refresh the authentication each time they place the card in the reader.
  • Automatic: The authentication automatically refreshes when the card is placed in the reader.

Note: This field is only enabled if SmartCard type authentication is selected.
Startup Module (Override)

A drop-down list that indicates the module that displays when axiUm launches.

Note: This setting will override the startup module selected at the user level.

Auto Exit Work Station Override A check box that, when selected, indicates that axiUm will close after a period of idle time.
Auto Exit (in min.)

A text field that indicates the number of minutes that axiUm can be idle before closing.

Note: This field is only enabled if Auto Exit Work Station Override is selected.

Exit Method

A drop-down list that indicates the behavior when axiUm exits:

  • Close Application
  • Log Off
Auto Close Log On (in min.)

A text field that indicates the number of minutes that the User Log On window can be idle on the main application screen before axiUm closes.

Note: This field is only enabled if Exit Method is set to Log Off.

Default "Keep Currently Selected Patient" on Switch User or Logon As User A check box that, when selected, indicates that the Keep Currently Selected Patient check box is selected by default when a user attempts to switch user or log on as another user.
Task Procedure
Configure Desktop Settings
  1. Complete/modify the fields as necessary.
  2. Click OK to save your changes.

Clinical Notification Settings Window

(Maintenance > System > Desktop Settings)

The Clinical Notification Settings window allows you to specify workstation settings related to clinical notification states. It displays when you open the Desktop Settings window and click the Clinical Notifications... button.

Field Description
Default Chair

A text field that indicates the default chair for this workstation.

The ellipsis is used to display the Chairs window and select a chair.

The X button is used to remove the currently selected chair.
(Display notifications:) __ minutes before appointment begins

A text field that indicates the amount of time (in minutes) before an appointment's start time that clinical notifications are active.
(Display notifications:) __ minutes after appointment ends A text field that indicates the amount of time (in minutes) after an appointment's end time that clinical notifications are still active.
Task Procedure
Configure Clinical Notification Settings
  1. Complete/modify the fields as necessary.
  2. Click OK to save your changes.