Customizing Data Standard Properties :: SAS(R) Clinical Data Integration 2.4: User's Guide

Overview: Customizing Data Standard Properties

SAS Clinical Data Integration provides a common property model. This model defines the properties for 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 disable that property. You can adjust or expand the allowable values for a property. You can add constraints around the content, such as the minimum and maximum values, the length, and the 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, and you have the flexibility to apply your own interpretation.

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.

View and Edit the Property Model of Studies and Submissions

To view and edit the property model of studies and submissions, perform the following steps:

In the Clinical Administration tree, select Study or Submission, right-click, and then select 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.
Specify the label and the minimum and maximum length.
(Optional) Enter or select the default value.
To specify the values for a property that uses lookup values, select the Use Lookups check box. Then, perform any of the following steps:
- To enable users to enter a value that is not in the list, select the Lookups are Customizable check box.
  
  You can then specify the minimum and maximum length.
- To add a value, click Add, enter the value in the Add lookup value dialog box, and then click OK.
- To delete a value, select a value in the Lookup Value list, and then click Delete.
Click OK.

Edit Multiple Column Properties in a Data Standard

To edit multiple column properties in a data standard, perform the following steps:

In the Clinical Administration tree, expand Data Standards, and then expand a data standard.
Select either Column Groups or Domain Templates.
Right-click, and select Clinical Column Properties.

The Clinical Column Properties wizard appears.
(Optional) Select one or more tables, and then click Next.

Note: All tables are selected by default.

The Property Value Updates page appears.
Select a property.
Select one or more columns.
Click Update.

The Property Value Update dialog box appears.
Enter or select a value, and then click OK.
Click Finish.

Edit Multiple Table Properties in a Data Standard

To edit multiple table properties in a data standard, perform the following steps:

In the Clinical Administration tree, expand Data Standards, and then expand a data standard.
Select Domain Templates.
Right-click, and select Clinical Table Properties.

The Clinical Table Properties wizard appears.
(Optional) Select one or more tables, and then click Next.

Note: All tables are selected by default.

The Property Value Updates page appears.
Select a property.
Select one or more tables.
Click Update.

The Property Value Update dialog box appears.
Enter or select a value, and then click OK.
Click Finish.