To test this application:

• Start the application.
• In the Type the MSH and PID segments of an HL7 message in the box below field, type a sample message that contains MSH and PID segments. For example, you can use this sample message, which is the output from the VB.NET client application.
• In the Next Of Kin 1 section, in the Surname, First Name and Relationship fields, type next of kin information.
• Click Generate Message.

The generated message appears in the text box at the bottom:

The Sample Form With Generated Output

You have now successfully built a VB.NET application that can both parse and generate HL7 messages.