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LINKTools® IDK_
Getting Started

Thank you for your interest in LINKTools® Iinterface Technologies. The following tutorial will help you familiar with the LINKTools® applications and its functionalities, this tutorial shows how LINKTools® is used in real-world interfacing environments connecting Diagnostic Medical Instruments and systems with Hospital Information and EMR systems.
The first part of this tutorial is focus on LINKTools® HL7 TCP/IP communication drivers, the second part is focus on LINKTools® HL7 Mapper and how to create an interface template, the last part is focus on LINKTools® interface utilities uses to maintain, automate and trouble shooting your interface.

LINKTools® IDK_Installation

You can download the LINKTools® IDK software from this web site or if you had LINKTools® IDK CD-ROM version please follow the following installation steps to install your interface software:
  1. Place the LINKTools® IDK CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive
  2. Click on " Install LINKTools® IDK " to begin software installation
  3. Follow on screen wizard
  4. Choose if you want to install MySQL database software, MySQL is used as LINKTools® Intermediate database when Bi-directional interface is needed, a free copy of MySQL can be downloaded from MYSQL web site, click on the URL link to download MySQL software
  5. If the PC disable the Autorun feature do the following
    a)- Right-click on the START Menu and select Explore
    b)- Highlight the CD-ROM Drive that contains LINKTools® IDK CD-ROM
    c)- Locate the LINKTools® IDK setup icon
    d)- Double-Click on the Setup icon to begin the LINKTools® IDK installation
  6. Follow on screen wizard
  7. DO NOT change the interface default installation directory: C:\LINKMED\
  8. Call LINK Medical registration line at 1-888-893-0900 or 1+ 781-453-0300 to obtain your extension or permanent registration numbers (no registration numbers required for the first 30 day after installation)

     

LINKTools® Basic Tutorial :

Abbreviation:
LT =LINKTools®, Rx= HL7 Receiver, Tx= HL7 Transmitter, Config= Configuration

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