About the MACRO modules

Module Name

Abbreviation

Enables you to:

Application Programming Interface

API

Access the functionality of MACRO via an external application.

Archive

AR

Archive studies to Adobe PDF or HTML for backup and submission purposes when data entry has ended.

Batch Data Loading

BD

Import batches of subject data from an external system such as a laboratory system, using a simple comma-separated file format instead of using the Data Entry module.

Batch Validation

BV

Revalidate one or more eForms for multiple subjects.

Clinical Coding

CC

Code special thesaurus questions using a registered MedDRA dictionary in order to achieve consistency in describing symptoms.

Data Entry/Review

DE/DR

Enter, monitor and review subject data via a web interface.

Data Views

DV

Transfer subject data into simplified data tables to be exported and used with specialist reporting software.

Database Upgrade Utility

DBUU

Upgrade MACRO v3 databases for use in MACRO 4.

Event Management

EM

Record the occurrence of selected events such as data status changes.

Library Management

LM

Set up study parameters and predefined questions and eForms, including formats, question validation types and laboratory normal ranges.

Query Module

QM

Create tailored data views for querying, filtering and exporting data from MACRO in your chosen format.

Report Management

REP

Create customised reports and set up links to reports and files from the home page of the Data Entry/Review module.

Study Definition

SD

Create and design study definitions.

Study Data Diagnostic Utility

SDDU

Run a number of reports to assess the integrity of study and subject data.

System Management

SM

Set up databases, user access rights, sites, studies and laboratories.