Hi Constantin- HAPI doesn't support the batch protocol. A long time ago someone asked this and Bryan responded: "I'd suggest creating instances of the batch segments directly (e.g. new ca.uhn.hl7v2.model.v24.segment.FHS(null) ), and using the static method PipeParser.encode(Segment, EncodingCharacters). I.e. encode and write your FHS to the file, then do the same with BHS, then the same with your messages, then the trailers."
That works fine for ER7 batch protocol but falls flat for the XML variant. I've written up a basic batch structure message that works for the purpose of generating batches (for both ER7 and XML) but not for the purposes of reading them in since the validator assumes that MSH is going to be the first segment in any message (and it won't be if you're using FHS and BHS). In cases where I'm receiving batches I'll strip out the headers and process them separately. I've heard that support for batches is something that the HAPI team want to implement but I don't know what priority that feature has. I'm guessing pretty low since the first question I can find about batches in the archives dates from April 2004. It'd be great if everyone who has an interest in real batch support made their interest known. The HAPI folks won't spend their time implementing this unless we all show that there's a need for this feature. Jim <quote author="biliboc"> Hi All, Has anyone worked with/know to work with batches and encapsulate multiple MSH between BHS/BTS? Can I get see an example? Thanks, Constantin </quote> _________________________________________________________________ http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us&ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_mini_2G_0507 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by DB2 Express Download DB2 Express C - the FREE version of DB2 express and take control of your XML. No limits. Just data. Click to get it now. http://sourceforge.net/powerbar/db2/ _______________________________________________ Hl7api-devel mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/hl7api-devel
