User Settings

Some User Settings can be modified within OpenEMR at Miscellaneous->Preferences by the user themselves (each setting from this interface is described below). In addition, there are user settings that can be set by an administrator at Administration->Users.

User Settings

Within OpenEMR, go to Miscellaneous->Preferences

Appearance

Main Top Pane Screen

• Choose top frame to default to the calendar, the patient add/search, or the patient board after user logs in.

Layout Style

• Choose a layout style, which are described here.

Theme

• Choose a color theme.

Patient List Page Size

• (This setting was added in OpenEMR version 4.1.1)
• Number of patients to list per screen when using the Patient List searching module at Patient/Client->Patient.

Patient List New Window

• (This setting was added in OpenEMR version 4.1.1)
• Default setting for the 'Open in New Window' toggle when using the Patient List searching module at Patient/Client->Patient.

Locale

Units for Visit Forms

• Choose display of US and/or metric measurement units (primarily used for vital signs and growth charts).

Display Format for US Weights

• (This setting was added in OpenEMR version 4.1.2)
• For US display, choose whether weights use decimal or ounces (primarily used for vital signs).

Date Display Format

• Choose date display format.

Time Display Format

• Choose whether to display in 12 hours or 24 hours time.

Calendar

Appointment/Event Color

• Choose whether to display appointments color by appointment category or by the facility where the appointment is.

Connectors

Enable import status message for NewCrop erx

• (This setting was added in a OpenEMR 4.1.0 patch)
• Setting that is specific to the NewCrop e-prescription module.