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About This Manual

HL7 Overview

Iguana

Chameleon

Getting Started

Chameleon Overview

Chameleon Interface

Learning the Basics

Using Python Scripting

HL7 <-> HL7 Transformation

XML <-> HL7 Translation

Learning the Advanced Features

Using the Tools and Utility Applications

Deploying Chameleon Applications

Tutorials and Exercises

Designing HL7 Interfaces

Five Steps to Building HL7 Interfaces

Interface Types

Implementation Considerations

Using Multi-Threading Intelligently

Performance (Speed) Considerations

Dealing with Multiple Vendors

Use Multiple Configurations

Use a Sorting Engine

Transport Design Issues

Troubleshooting

Unix Support

Language API Documentation

Dealing with Multiple Vendors

No two vendors implement HL7 in the same manner. For example, a lab report configuration for HBOC is probably going to be implemented very different for Cerner. As a result, a very common problem brought up by customers is how to best utilize Chameleon to deal with multiple vendors? The following sections should hopefully provide some insight to help you solve this common problem:

Use Multiple Configurations
Use a Sorting Engine

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