Customizing Data Standard Properties

Problem

You want to make changes to the properties of a data standard.

Solution

SAS Clinical Data Integration provides a common property model. This model defines the properties about which metadata can be collected. These properties are derived from CDISC data standards, but they are implemented so that you can customize how they are used. For example, if a data standard does not use a property, then you can turn that property off. You can adjust or expand the allowable values for a property.

Use the Edit Property Model Defaults dialog box to make your changes. You can add constraints around the content, such as minimum and maximum values, lengths, and default value. For CDISC data standards, SAS Clinical Data Integration loads all of the CDISC information for you based on the SAS interpretation of the data standard. However, interpretations can vary. The Edit Property Model Defaults dialog box provides the flexibility that enables you to apply your own interpretation.

These property values are inherited by newly created instances of the data standard template.

Note: You must have appropriate permissions to view the Clinical Administration tree. For more information, see Adding Users to the Clinical Administrators Group.

Tasks

To view and edit a property model, complete the following steps:

In the Clinical Administration tree, right-click on a clinical object that you want to edit (for example, Data Standards, or in the Clinical Components folder, Study or Submission.
Click Edit Property Model. The Edit Property Model Defaults dialog box appears.
Select a property in the Properties list. The associated values are displayed to the right of the list. If Use Lookups is selected, values are displayed in the Lookup Value list.
To change the default value, select the Default Value list, and make a selection.
If the property uses lookups, then you can customize the default values for the property. You must select Use Lookups to enable customization.
- To add a value, enter the value in the Lookup Value field. Click Save.
- To edit an existing value, select a value from the area under Lookup Value. That value is displayed in the Lookup Value field. Edit the value in this field, and then click Save. The new value is displayed in the area under Lookup Value.
- To delete a value, select a value from the area under Lookup Value, and then click Delete.