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Methods For Mapping Repeating Fields |
The following table describes the various methods you could use to map repeating fields:
| Method Number | Method | Advantages | Disadvantages | Detailed Example(s) |
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| 1 | Create a table group. | Handles any number of repeats, with minimal mapping. | Slightly more complex table organization. | Mapping Repeating Fields Using Table Groups |
| 2 | Map a finite number of repeating fields. | Simple tables, which are good if you only care about a small number of values. | Does not handle any number of repetitions and requires more manual mapping through the Chameleon GUI. | Mapping a Finite Number of Repeating Fields |
| 3 | Use Python scripting. | Less mapping, which allows you to manually map fields using Python. | Repeating values are not mapped separately. This approach is not recommended if the data you want has several sub-fields within the repeating field. | Mapping Multiple Fields of an Incoming HL7 Message to a Single Table Column |
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The following message is used to illustrate the results from using each method after parsing:
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To view the results of a method after parsing, click the applicable link below: