Note: You will probably find it easier to PRINT this page off, so you can use it in conjunction with the queries you have Downloaded.
In the following instructions: {Enter} = Return key
Remember, if you are running an Audit set you need to set PCAG up as a remote enquirer first (click here for the procedure).
To load a query set from disk in A: Drive
1) At the EMIS Main Menu type QP (for query processor)
You should be prompted about whether you want to update the Miquest query set, please press "No" (followed by {enter}) at the moment.
2) If there are queries already on the system a list will appear. After checking with the practice that this is fine to do so, you need to delete these queries. Mark all the existing queries by pressing "K" and then delete with "D" followed by "Y" & {enter} to confirm. Wait for the screen to clear.
3) Put floppy containing the queries you want to run, into the fileserver
4) Transfer queries from disk by typing Q (for Query Transfer) followed by L (for Load queries from disk).
The screen should now read:
Drive :C Path :\ Mask :*.HQL
Change this to read, using the up & down arrow keys to move between the levels :
Drive :A Path :\ Mask :*.HQL
Once completed leave your cursor on the Drive: A line and then press {Enter} three times.
5) Press K to mark all the queries and then {Enter}. Wait until the queries have loaded, then press {F1}
6a) If you are downloading the Housekeeping or recall query sets, the files will be checked automatically. You can make sure they are all done by scrolling down the files with the arrow keys and making sure that all read "Query Authorised". This is because the Housekeeping set has remained as a LOCAL query.
6b) However the Audit query set is now running as a remote query. It will not be automatically checked and so once the set has been loaded, you get the message "Query Unauthorised".
Mark the relevant queries (use "K" to select them all) and then press "A" to Authorise the Queries and then on the EQP authorisation screen, press "A" again. Enter the query password (EQP by default) when prompted and the queries will be authorised.
You can make sure they are all done by scrolling down the files with the arrow keys and making sure that all read "Query Authorised".
7) You now need to schedule the queries to run. Press "S" to access the Scheduler. Press"A" to add the queries to the run queue and then "K" to mark them all, followed by {enter}.
It is usual to run the queries overnight, as they take about 30 minutes to run and can slow down the system. Therefore when prompted, type "No" to 'Do you wish to run these queries now?' then {Enter}.
Set usual run time to 3:00am if not already set by typing "U" and then entering the time. Check 'Scheduler is currently ON' message appears in bottom right of the menu box, at the top of screen. (If not toggle scheduler by typing O).
8) Exit back to main menu by pressing {F1} twice
To download results of the Miquest search on Query Processor to disk for analysis
Once the queries have run through the scheduler, you need to download the files.
1) At Main Menu type QP (for Query processor)
You should be prompted about whether you want to update the Miquest query set, please press "No" (followed by {enter}) at the moment.
2) Authorise reports by pressing "K" to mark all, then "B" (for Authorise reports) followed by "A" (for Authorise). When prompted enter the password (EQP by default).
The queries should now read "Report Authorised" to the right of them. Check they have all been authorised by scrolling down the list using the arrow keys.
3) If you are running a Housekeeping or recall set, leave the original floppy that you uploaded the queries from, in the server and download the files onto this.
If you are running an Audit set, place a blank floppy disk into the server
4) You now need to transfer the report/result files onto the disk. Press "R" (for Report transfer), the "X" (for transmit results to disk).
5a) If you are running the Housekeeping or Recall set, select "A" for the A:Drive (floppy drive).
5b) If you are running an Audit set using the remote enquirer, you will be given the choice of A:LOCAL or B:NHSPCAG. Choose B.
6) Press "A" {enter} to select all the files, and then select the floppy (A:Drive) by pressing "A".
Wait as the files download to the disk. This will take a while, particularly if you are running an Audit set, as there are over 100 files to download.
7) The Housekeeping and Recall results should be kept in the practice, whereas the Audit results need to be sent to PCAG
8) Press {F1} to return back to EMIS Main Menu