Installation Guide (Network Solution without EMR Link)


INSTALLATION TYPE: There are 4 different types of installation of PeriData in the network. This guide describes the NETWORK SOLUTION WITHOUT LINK to an EMR software. Information about all 4 installation types

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1. Create the database directory

  • create a directory on the perimeter PC - used for storage of the database files (*.PHF) if the directory would be created on the server, speed problems could arise
  • folder name: \PeridataFiles
  • folder properties > Security > "Everybody" = full access
  • share the folder, note the UNC path
  • Link: detailed database specification

2. Install the program

  • download the newest version of the setup file from www.peridata.com
  • install PeriData on every workstation in the local network  (Terminal Server: clients need no installation)
  • choose the suggested program folder
  • TEST: start PeriData > open with Button "WITHOUT LICENSE" (license key registration can be done later) - does PeriData start?
  • Link: detailed program specification

3. Connect the Perimeter and PeriData (only at the perimeter workstation)

  • open info: Perimeter > Connection
  • Click on the instrument type >> the special help page opens
  • perform all 3 steps
  • TEST: send examination data form the perimeter > PeriData: open a new database > data received?

4. Create a standard database

  • create a new database (CTRL+N)
  • save as (CTRL+S) .. into the database directory
  • recommended name = name of the institution without special characters (e.g. "EyecenterDocMiller.phf", "EyeclinicNewtown.phf"..
  • create a text file "PeriwinStandardDatabase.txt" in the folder C:\PeriDataExchange and write the complete file path of the standard database into the first line

5. Setup the backup routine

  • The daily backup should include the database directory (.../PeridataFiles) with the database files *.PHF and *.PHD

6. Using PeriData

  • At all workstations PeriData is started by clicking on the icon on the desktop. Commandline parameters are not needed. PeriData may be put into the autostart.
  • PeriData is in the Viewing Mode. Only Exception is the perimeter workstation.