PCD Pre-Connectathon Testing 2010
Pre-Connectathon Tests with the MWB and NIST Tools, and the Virtual Connectathon
For a sending system:
- The MWB can be used in develop as well as test messages; messages are posted to Kudu and to the PCD ftp site
- The NIST tools provide on line testing; results (as defined) are sent to the Project Manager
- The Virtual Connectathon provides assurance that the profiles, semantics, tables, etc. used are really the ones everyone is relying upon and that you and your partners can indeed communicate; results (as defined) are sent to the Project Manager
For a receiving system:
- The MWB can be used in develop as well as test messages; generic profiles may be available; the senders' messages are posted to the PCD ftp site and can be used for testing; results are posted to Kudu
- The NIST tools may provide on line testing; if so, results (as defined) are sent to the Project Manager; the usefulness of these tests at this time in 2009 remains TBD
- The Virtual Connectathon provides assurance that the profiles, semantics, tables, etc. used are really the ones everyone is relying upon and that you and your partners can indeed communicate; results (as defined) are sent to the Project Manager
We have used the MWB every year for the past 4 years, with DEC, PIV and ACM. This will be the first time for IDCO.
Important housekeeping: you should be receiving emails from these Google Groups: PCD Connectathon/Showcase WG and the WGs supporting the profiles you are testing. You may want to join other PCD GGs, such as the Planning and/or Technical Committees, Alarm Communications Management, etc. Just let the project manager know which to add you to. You should consider active participation in the weekly PCD Connectathon/Showcase WG meetings. Please be sure to follow the developments on the Wiki pages; and please don’t confuse the PCD’s communications with those provided by Steve Moore or HIMSS. There are several channels for each.
The PCD generally provides weekly meeting summaries; you should receive one copy for each GG you join (unfortunately Google doesn’t have a tool to combine these).
MWB and NIST Tools
- MWB: the original v6.8 is at ftp://ftp.ihe.net/Patient_Care_Devices/Tools/MWB/MWB%20v%201.6.8.2/. Pete said: I can tell you though that all you need is the original v6.8 distribution package that I sent you ( .zip) – it contains readme and install instructions and the latest patch file that I sent you this a.m. <Will be posted to the ftp site> Those that are installing for the first time need to do so from the large install package then replace the .exe with the patch from today. Those that already have 6.8 installed just need to replace the .exe with today’s <October 16, 2009> patch.
- NOTE: Be sure to read all the README files on the ftp site and in the zipped file. You may need to change the extensions on .zip and on .exe files.
MWB and NIST Tools Tutorials
The following recordings are available:
- IHE PCD MWB Tutorial Part 1 - we are attempting to schedule a repeat
- https://ihe.webex.com/ihe/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=MC&rID=36139777&rKey=d2a1fdb77f11fdde
- IHE PCD MWB Tutorial Part 2-20091016 1458; Friday, October 16, 2009 10:58 am New York Time; 2 Hours 15 Minutes
- NIST Test Tools; we plan to record that tutorial
Post the Messages that Pass Pre-Connectathon Tests with the MWB and NIST Tools
Each system has a distinct folder under each profile implemented. Please post sending messages as early as possible.
The Virtual Connectathons will use these tested messages from sending systems. Test results are due December 1; however Thanksgiving is November 26; for many the effective deadline is November 25.
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