Dependent Definitions

Parent Definition and Dependent Definition on the Same Participant List

A Dependent Definition is a Participant Definition whose scale is relative to what is selected in the Parent Definition.  For example, an “Eligibility” Participant Definition might be created with a scale of 1=Eligible and 2=Ineligible.  A Dependent Definition relative to this Property might contain reasons for eligibility or ineligibility.  Dependent on the value for the Parent Definition, the scale on the Dependent definition will be altered, showing only those values meaningful given the selection.  

Creating the Parent Column

1. Follow the steps for Creating a Custom Participant Definition and using the Scale Tab.
2. Save the Definition

NOTE: The Definition MUST have a Display Type = Drop-Down List

Creating the Dependent Definition

1. Follow the steps for Creating a Custom Participant Definition or use an existing Standard Participant Definition

NOTE: The Definition MUST have a Display Type = Drop-Down List

2. In the Parent Column select the Parent Column created above

3. A message will appear, click OK, the Scale Tab will disappear
4. Save your Custom Column and Click OK
5. Click on the Edit Participant List Column for the one you just created.
6. Select the Scale tab
7. Use the drop-down to select the first value
8. Click Add New Scale Value
9. Enter the Code and Value, repeat as many as needed
10. Select the next value from the drop-down and repeat

NOTE: Each code must be unique even between values in the drop-down

11. When finished click Save and OK

Parent Definition on a Master List and Dependent Definition on Derived Participant List

Creating the Parent Column in Master List

1. Follow the steps for Creating a Custom Participant Definition and using the Scale Tab.

2. Save the Definition

Creating the Dependent Definition in the Derived Participant List

1. When creating the Derived Participant List, select the Parent Definitions from the Master List to Inherit
2. Select the Edit Participant List icon for the List just created
3. Select the Edit Participant List Column for the inherited Parent Column
4. Click the Scale tab
5. Select the Master Scale Items to be used in this Derived List and Click the Add button in the center of the screen
6. The items should now appear in the right column
7. Click Save and OK
8. Follow the steps for Creating a Custom Participant Definition or use an existing Standard Participant Definition

NOTE: The Definition MUST have a Display Type = Drop-Down List

9. In the Parent Column select the Parent Column from above
10. A message will appear, click OK, The Scale Tab will disappear
11. Save your Custom Column and Click OK
12. Click on the Edit Participant List Column for the one just created.
13. Select the Scale tab
14. Use the drop-down to select the first value
15. Click Add New Scale Value
16. Enter the Code and Value, repeat as many as needed
17. Select the next value from the drop-down and repeat