Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions
When adding in a new debtor I am being prompted for a "sex"?
This is an issue with RX Versions 4.5.12 and 4.5.13, however it is fixed in RX Version 5.0.18
1. As a temporary work around, if prompted, click OK.
2. Then you should select a title for the debtor, click into another field, click back into the title field and delete the title.
3. You can then save the debtor settings free of a title.
I am adding a new practitioner to the database but his/her provider number is not being saved in the Account tab.
After entering the correct provider number, hit the enter key on your keyboard to 'lock in' the value.
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After an upgrade or fresh install I can no longer see any appointments or timeslots for any practitioners or locations?
Go to Patient/ Appointment screen
1. In the appointment screen, click on the icon "Configure visible columns", this will show you a list of selectable columns.
2. Select each column you wish to view. You should now be able to view the columns and appointment data in the right-hand pane.
3. Click the same icon to hide the column listing.
I have a new printer, how do I set it up in RX
Go to Utilities > Reports Printers
1. Select the report you wish to print/change > Click Set Printer in the top right hand corner.
2. This will open the Print Setup dialog.
3. Select the printer from the list. (You may also need to specify a source tray and paper size.) If your printer is not listed, please install it correctly in Windows.
I am adding a new practitioner to the database but I cannot set up any appointments for this practitioner.
Go to Select Utilities > Practitioner.
1. Double click on the practitioner in the list.
2. In the Practitioner Details screen, select the Clinical tab.
3. In the Location Details table, scroll across to the right hand column titled Appt Active.
4. Click in this field and choose Yes from the drop down menu.
5. Hit enter to save this change and click OK to close the practitioners details window.
Can I get support outside of normal business hours? Are there charges involved?
Support outside the hours of 8:30am and 5:00pm (Local Time) is classified as "after hours" support.., A afterhours request form for support must be filled in and returned to CSD. Charges will apply for after hours support, which is reflected on the form
Do additional charges apply for some services even though I have paid for my annual support? What sorts of services incur this charge and what can I expect to pay?
The following services are charged an additional service fee purely because of the complex nature of the service. Further information on charges, please contact our Help-desk on 1300 362 33 (option 3)
1. Install or configure Rx SQL or any other applications
2. Assistance with installing or customising any updates or patches for software Rx SQL
3. Assistance with performing database backups, maintenance, recovery or repair
4. Performing any systems or network consultation in the form of  auditing/health check, installation, configuration, etc...
I use Microsoft Word as word-processing software in conjunction with products such Rx SQL, can I get support for customizing certain templates in MSWord?
RX software includes a number of built-in templates as part of the software which is fully integrated with MSWORD. Unfortunately we do not provide support for troubleshooting issues or customizing MS Word or similar third-party software. We recommend you contact the appropriate software vendor for such queries