Data Elements Option Sets - LogicalOutcomes/DHIS2-FAQ GitHub Wiki

Task:

• Create Option Sets in DHIS2.

Notes:

• Click Here to see a walkthrough video from the Online Curriculum that is related to this task.

• Data entry can be simplified by creating predefined response Option Sets (radio buttons).

For example, instead of an open-ended response box for 'Attendance', radio buttons and/or drop-down menu can be created to be selected.

 EXAMPLE:

Option Set	Category
Attendance	On Time
	Late
	Absent
Student/Teacher Role	Student
	Teacher

Instructions:

Step 1: Go to the Maintenance' app:

 

Step 2: Create the required Option Set: a. Click 'Option Set ' found in the 'Other' section.

b. If not, click the word 'Option Set'. Make sure your desired Option Set does not already exist.

c. Click on the blue '+' button at the bottom right corner.

d. Enter the Name and choose the 'Value Type' from the following drop-down menu (Integer is default):

e. Click 'Save'. You will automatically be taken to the 'Options' tab.

Step 3: Create the required Options:

a. Click on the blue '+' button. A new window will appear: (new screenshot below)

b. Enter the Name of this Option

c. Enter the Code of this Option (can be long form text)

d. Click 'Save'

Step 4: Repeat Step 3 until your Option Set has all the required Options.