User Settings
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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.
Remove Bottom Pane
- (This setting was added in OpenEMR version 4.2.1)
- Don't show bottom frame by default
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.
Reports
- (This section was added in OpenEMR version 4.2.1)
Beginning Date for Ledger Report
- (This setting was added in OpenEMR version 4.2.1)
- Sets the default start date of the Patient Ledger.
Calendar
Default Calendar View
- (This setting was added in OpenEMR version 4.2.1)
- Choose default calendar view (Day, Week, or Year).
Appointment/Event Color
- Choose whether to display appointments color by appointment category or by the facility where the appointment is.
Open Demographics in New Window from Patient Flow Board
- (This setting was added in OpenEMR version 4.2.1)
- See Patient Flow Board
Patient Flow Board Timer Interval
- (This setting was added in OpenEMR version 4.2.1)
- See Patient Flow Board
Number of Minutes to display completed checkouts
- (This setting was added in OpenEMR version 4.2.1)
- See Patient Flow Board
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.