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Dynamic vs. Static Interface |
Chameleon supports three types of interfaces:
- Static (using stubcode);
- Dynamic runtime interface; and
- XML translation.
The table below summarizes the three types of interfaces:
| Interface Type | Stubcode | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic |  | Tables are discovered at runtime. Offers more flexibility, but is harder to use. |
| Static Interface |  | Uses generated ActiveX object or COM control that describe tables and messages in the message definition file. Less flexible but easier to use. |
| XML Translation | | Simple functions to translate from HL7 to XML and back again. |
The message definition file is important for each type of interface since the file contains the actual messages, tables and mappings defined for a given interface.