Zcore-DAR Software Releases

Created August 12th, 2008 | Modified January 29th, 2012 | Posted by ckelley

Highlights of Zcore-DAR features

This project-specific release of Zcore is designed for Managing pharmaceutical supplies in health centres in Nairobi, Kenya . Here is a llist of highlighted features:

  • Image of the cover of the Zcore-DAR User Guide.Inventory entered upon receipt in Stock Control section.
    • Current stock balances displayed
    • Quantity received and Expiry date recorded
  • Patient tracking - each patient has her own record.
    • Regimen
    • Next Appointment
    • Stock dispensed
  • Automated reports:
    • Output of all stock transaction to Excel.
    • Stock counts of ARV's and OI's (Drugs used for preventing Opportunistic Infections)
    • Regimen Changes Report
    • Site Statistics Report
    • ARV Regimens
    • Adult and Paedeatric ARV Patient listing
    • Defaulters report - lists clients who have missed appointments
    • Monthly Reports saved as an Excel file with multiple worksheets.

Documentation

  • 1.1s User Guide: Zip 3.3 MB - 58 page user guide.
  • 1.1s Release Notes: PDF 1 MB - Software release notes for version 1.1s.
  • Training Manual: Zip 4.4 MB - 85 page training guide.
  • Training Modules: Zip 9.31 MB - 11 MS PowerPoint training modules and exercises.
  • Training Summary Presentation : Zip 2.3 MB - A single MS PowerPoint summary presentation.
  • Presentation Template Zip 745 KB - MS PowerPoint template for presentations.

Source Code and Software Development

The source code for the Zcore-DAR application may be downloaded from the following Subversion repository: http://www.ictedge.org/repos/dar/

Command-line access

Use this command to anonymously check out the latest project source code:

svn checkout http://www.ictedge.org/repos/dar/ dar-readonly

Notes on Zcore-DAR software development: PDF 246 KB

Information about DAR software development is available on the Zcore Software Development page.

Software Releases

The following downloads are examples of an implementation of   Zcore™ deployed in Kenya for managing inventory in public health center pharmacies. A Download and Installation Guide is available.

Although this is a Java application, the Eclipse RCP version of the application works fine on computers without Java pre-installed. The Eclipse RCP version comes with the Java JRE embedded.

Windows 7 and Windows Vista users: If you are running this application using either of those operating systems, you may need to right click on the application and "Run as Administrator" in order to run the DAR after installation.

1 April 2011: DAR 1.1s

Download 142.4 MB exe file.

Features

  • Improvements in administering regimen stock
  • Added non-ARV (OI users) to statistics
  • Added Facility monthly report
  • Improvements to Statistics Regimen report
  • Prevent entry of dates in the future for some forms. Tested and works on:
    • Stock Control
    • Patient registration
    • Dispensing
  • Corrected options for WHO Stage in Health form
  • Bugfixes on Out-of-stock messages, calendar widget birth date editing, 
  • Enabled dispensing of all meds in the stock list. Requires a separate build - DAR 1.1t - available here.

Please note: There is a special version of one of the library files that fixes a bug that disabled dumping to .csv for administrative purposes.  Only the admin version of the app should use this lib - do not use it for deployments. There is a README inside the archive that provides more details. zcore-derby-admin-version.zip

1 November 2010: DAR 1.1r

Download 148 MB exe file

Features

  • User-interface enhancements including display of stock balances when dispensing
  • Output of all stock transaction to Excel.
  • Low Stock Warnings
  • Regimen Changes Report
  • Site Statistics Report
  • Improved security via encryption of Derby database and backups
  • Updated to use Zcore libs.

Documentation

  • Release Notes: 194 KB PDF - Software release notes for version 1.1r.
  • Training Manual - 717 KB PDF - 17 page training manual.

17 March 2009: Eclipse RCP release w/ Bitrock Installer

Download 102 MB exe file

Features

  • Again, many thanks to Bitrock for providing a free license for their excellent installer software!
  • This version is Window-only.
  • Display of expired drugs
  • Selection of drugs on Dispensation page is limited by patient's regimen.
  • Seach is no longer case-sensitive
  • Paging (next/previous links) on Stock Control page

16 October 2008: Eclipse RCP release w/ Bitrock Installer

Download 96 MB exe file

Features

  • Many thanks to Bitrock for providing a free license for their excellent installer software!
  • This version is Window-only.
  • Ability to add new sites from web interface
  • Bugfixes to reports.

1 September 2008: Eclipse RCP release w/ Installer

Download 90 MB exe file

Features

  • This version is Window-only.
  • Resolves cookie problem that prevented the 22 August version from working
  • New facility for updates to the application.
  • Bug fixes and easier form submission process.

22 August 2008: Eclipse RCP release w/ Installer

Download 90 MB exe file

Features

  • This version is Window-only.
  • Features new Help section and User Guide, as well as updates to the application functionality
  • Uses NSIS Installer
  • Installs to C:\zephyr and creates some shortcuts/uninstaller in the Program menu.

12 August 2008: Cross-platform Tomcat-only release

Download 38.9 MB Zip file

Features

  • This version is cross-platform - works on Linux and Windows.
  • Optimised for 800 x 600 display resolution.
  • Much smaller file size - does not include the Eclipse RCP files.
  • To run it, unzip on your hard drive. If you're running the app in Linux, make all of the .sh files in the bin dir executable (chmod 555). Run either startup.sh(Linux) or startup.bin (windows).
  • Once the app has started, point your browser to localhost:8088/zephyr. Please be aware that the app runs on the 8088 port.
  • Login as user:zepadmin, pass: zepadmin11

4 August 2008: Eclipse RCP release

Download 152.5 Zip file - Apologies for the file size - this version sorta 'spoded. When I'm able to catch my breath I'll see if I can make it smaller. Please unzip to your C drive to create C:\zephyr. Double-click on C:\zephyr\Shortcut to dar.exe. Login as user:zepadmin, pass: zepadmin11

24 June 2008: Eclipse RCP release

Download 94.4 MB Zip file - Please unzip to your C drive to create C:\zephyr. Double-click on C:\zephyr\Shortcut to dar.exe. Login as user:zepadmin, pass: zepadmin11

Acknowledgements

Development and publishing of this software and documentation has been facilitated and funded by Qualcomm’s Wireless Reach™ Initiative, a strategic program that brings wireless technology to underserved communities globally. Qualcomm believes access to 3G and next-generation mobile technologies can improve people’s lives. By working with partners, Wireless Reach invests in projects that foster entrepreneurship, aid in public safety, enhance the delivery of health care, enrich teaching and learning and improve environmental sustainability.

The Wireless Reach Kenya Partnership Project strengthens the ARV Pharmaceutical Management System in Nairobi Province through the use of Appropriate Information and Communications Technologies, and includes contributions from Axesstel, Dell, Communications Commission of Kenya, Ministry of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, RTI International, and Telkom Kenya.