# Implementing **URL:** https://talk.openmrs.org/c/implementing/7.md [Latest](https://talk.openmrs.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.openmrs.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://talk.openmrs.org/tags.md) --- ## [Upgrade to Java 8](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/upgrade-to-java-8/2223)
**Author:** [@wyclif](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/wyclif)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2015, 3:04pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/upgrade-to-java-8/2223 "2015-06-19T15:04:59Z")
In the first quarter of 2016, we will release a new version of the OpenMRS Platform that requires Java 8. As some of you may know, Java 6 reached end-of-life in February 2013 and is no longer supported. There has been … --- ## [How to create a custom Order Type for specific clinical workflow needs?](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/how-to-create-a-custom-order-type-for-specific-clinical-workflow-needs/50323)
**Author:** [@humberto.fuentesn](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/humberto.fuentesn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/how-to-create-a-custom-order-type-for-specific-clinical-workflow-needs/50323 "2026-11-02T16:53:24Z")
Hi everyone, I am a clinical implementer (non-programmer) deploying OpenMRS 3 via Docker for a small, data-sovereign outpatient mental health practice. My goal is to give psychological interventions (e.g., “Sleep restri… --- ## [Git init and file creation fail in Documents but work on Desktop (Windows)](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/git-init-and-file-creation-fail-in-documents-but-work-on-desktop-windows/50324)
**Author:** [@sasso](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/sasso)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/git-init-and-file-creation-fail-in-documents-but-work-on-desktop-windows/50324 "2026-10-25T19:07:23Z")
Title: Git init and file creation fail in a specific directory on Windows Hey everyone! I’m having a strange issue on Windows. When I try to initialize a Git repository using git init in a specific directory under C:\\U… --- ## [New version of CIEL concept dictionary added to dropbox](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/new-version-of-ciel-concept-dictionary-added-to-dropbox/1749)
**Author:** [@akanter](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/akanter)\ **Replies:** 219\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/new-version-of-ciel-concept-dictionary-added-to-dropbox/1749 "2026-10-23T17:07:29Z")
Going to create one topic so that people can watch this whenever a new release comes out! New version of CIEL dictionary added to dropbox for April 22, 2015. Happy Earth Day! Just wanted to let folks know that I am p… --- ## [Pinned drug orders: how are you using them? Feedback wanted for V2](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/pinned-drug-orders-how-are-you-using-them-feedback-wanted-for-v2/50303)
**Author:** [@ujjawalprabhat](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/ujjawalprabhat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 5:54pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/pinned-drug-orders-how-are-you-using-them-feedback-wanted-for-v2/50303 "2026-10-21T17:54:36Z")
Hi everyone, Context O3 has had pinned drug orders (V1, O3-5405) for a while. Each provider can pin up to 10 drugs (configurable), including strength and dosage form. The pinned drugs show up in the order basket, so th… --- ## [Private Healthcare Facilities Using OpenMRS in Tanzania](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/private-healthcare-facilities-using-openmrs-in-tanzania/49672)
**Author:** [@frida](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/frida)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 11:18am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/private-healthcare-facilities-using-openmrs-in-tanzania/49672 "2026-10-21T11:18:51Z")
I am a Digital Transformation consultant based in Arusha, Tanzania, currently exploring OpenMRS implementation and support opportunities in the private health sector. I am trying to identify private healthcare faciliti… --- ## [Grafana centralised logging and monitoring service](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/grafana-centralised-logging-and-monitoring-service/48445)
**Author:** [@raff](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/raff)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/grafana-centralised-logging-and-monitoring-service/48445 "2026-10-09T11:53:42Z")
I’m excited to announce that we now have a centralised Grafana logging and monitoring service for OpenMRS! The common setup is available for OpenMRS O3 in docker-compose and Kubernetes! You can see it in action at http… --- ## [OpenMRS ID Username Change Request](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-id-username-change-request/47602)
**Author:** [@raufbayramov036](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/raufbayramov036)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-id-username-change-request/47602 "2026-09-09T13:18:29Z")
Hello OpenMRS Support Team, I hope you are doing well. I would like to request a change of my OpenMRS ID username. Current username: raufbayramov036■■■■■■■■■■ Requested new username: raufbayramov Reason for the change… --- ## [Seeking OpenMRS Developer for offline/online sync, devOps and bugs fixs (Paid).](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/seeking-openmrs-developer-for-offline-online-sync-devops-and-bugs-fixs-paid/50040)
**Author:** [@joyright](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/joyright)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/seeking-openmrs-developer-for-offline-online-sync-devops-and-bugs-fixs-paid/50040 "2026-09-08T13:49:24Z")
Paid Opportunity Looking for a developer familiar with OpenMRS versions as well as practical implementation of offline and Online version synchronization. This individual must also possess advanced knowledge in the foll… --- ## [Bahmni manage forms](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/bahmni-manage-forms/44971)
**Author:** [@alain](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/alain)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 5:58am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/bahmni-manage-forms/44971 "2026-08-31T05:58:45Z")
Hello everyone, Am facing with an issue for managing forms in bahmni, Now we are using form builder in bahmni to create new forms, when you create a form and publish it if you edit that published form bahmni creates a n… --- ## [apresentação a comunidade](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/apresentacao-a-comunidade/49917)
**Author:** [@alfredinho\_open\_mrs](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/alfredinho_open_mrs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/apresentacao-a-comunidade/49917 "2026-08-12T16:56:23Z")
Hello OpenMRS Community! My name is Alfredinho Infuli , and I am currently working on a research project focused on the implementation of OpenMRS in a health center. My research aims to understand how OpenMRS can suppo… --- ## [Seeking OpenMRS and OCL expert](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/seeking-openmrs-and-ocl-expert/49845)
**Author:** [@skn](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/skn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 1:12pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/seeking-openmrs-and-ocl-expert/49845 "2026-07-28T13:12:21Z")
Hello I am seeking an OpenMRS and OCL expert as a temporary consultant, . The position would largely entail teaching a full stack development team with limited previous oMRS+OCL experience how to most efficiently use th… --- ## [Bahmni Development & Customization Partner](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/bahmni-development-customization-partner/49793)
**Author:** [@it11](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/it11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 10:43am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/bahmni-development-customization-partner/49793 "2026-07-24T10:43:52Z")
We are seeking an experienced development company with expertise in Bahmni to support the customization, enhancement, and ongoing development of our Bahmni implementation. Kindly share your company profile, relevant ref… --- ## [Operation (Receipt) save fails with at\_location\_id cannot be null — stockmanagement-api 3.0.0](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/operation-receipt-save-fails-with-at-location-id-cannot-be-null-stockmanagement-api-3-0-0/49811)
**Author:** [@jenspederrasmussen](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/jenspederrasmussen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 9:00am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/operation-receipt-save-fails-with-at-location-id-cannot-be-null-stockmanagement-api-3-0-0/49811 "2026-07-24T09:00:26Z")
Environment: Stock Management backend module: 3.0.0 Stock Management frontend (esm): 11.1.1-pre.9015 Platform: OpenMRS (Reference Application distro), Tomcat 9, Java 21 Database: MariaDB (10.11) Steps to reproduce: C… --- ## [Seeking Local OpenMRS developer in Ibadan, Nigeria](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/seeking-local-openmrs-developer-in-ibadan-nigeria/49824)
**Author:** [@busayo](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/busayo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/seeking-local-openmrs-developer-in-ibadan-nigeria/49824 "2026-07-23T16:26:29Z")
Hello OpenMRS Community, I am currently looking for a Local Developer based in Ibadan with knowledge and experience in OpenMRS. (Paid opportunity) Requirements: • Hands-on experience with OpenMRS implementation, custom… --- ## [Seeking Local OpenMRS Developer in Ibadan](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/seeking-local-openmrs-developer-in-ibadan/49774)
**Author:** [@busayo](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/busayo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 4:49pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/seeking-local-openmrs-developer-in-ibadan/49774 "2026-07-16T16:49:32Z")
Hello OpenMRS Community, I am currently looking for a Local Developer based in Ibadan with knowledge and experience in OpenMRS. Requirements: • Hands-on experience with OpenMRS implementation, customization, or module… --- ## [Implementation of OpenMRS O3 for a small-scale outpatient clinic](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/implementation-of-openmrs-o3-for-a-small-scale-outpatient-clinic/49701)
**Author:** [@humberto.fuentesn](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/humberto.fuentesn)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 9:02pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/implementation-of-openmrs-o3-for-a-small-scale-outpatient-clinic/49701 "2026-07-01T21:02:54Z")
Hello everyone! I am delighted to be here and to have your help and support. I started this thread because I think I’ve bitten off more than I can chew by deciding to set up a distribution to create an EMR solution for… --- ## [Request for OpenMRS Customization and Implementation Partner.](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/request-for-openmrs-customization-and-implementation-partner/49682)
**Author:** [@tcorp](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/tcorp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 9:18am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/request-for-openmrs-customization-and-implementation-partner/49682 "2026-06-25T09:18:44Z")
Dear OpenMRS Community Team, My name is Anofoh Mouhazou TANDANI, representing TANDANI CORPORATION, a technology company based in West Africa. We are planning to deploy a digital health platform for clinics, medical cen… --- ## [Role and Department-Based Login Location Filtering in O3 — Looking for Community Input](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/role-and-department-based-login-location-filtering-in-o3-looking-for-community-input/49454)
**Author:** [@yonas](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/yonas)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 10:10am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/role-and-department-based-login-location-filtering-in-o3-looking-for-community-input/49454 "2026-06-23T10:10:30Z")
Background We are building Ethiopia EMR, a national OpenMRS deployment for the Ethiopian Ministry of Health running across multiple federal hospitals. We are looking for community input on how to approach a requirement … --- ## [OpenMRS features strongly in DHIS2 EMR survey](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-features-strongly-in-dhis2-emr-survey/49395)
**Author:** [@bobj](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/bobj)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 9:09am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-features-strongly-in-dhis2-emr-survey/49395 "2026-06-02T09:09:02Z")
This was interesting. The DHIS2 extensibility team in Oslo have just concluded a survey of EMR use amongst the DHIS2 community and HISP groups. It will be published in a week or two, but here is a sneaked paragraph fro… --- ## [2024-06-05 - Terminology Service Call - Looking Back, and Looking Ahead](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/2024-06-05-terminology-service-call-looking-back-and-looking-ahead/49539)
**Author:** [@jamlung](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/jamlung)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/2024-06-05-terminology-service-call-looking-back-and-looking-ahead/49539 "2026-06-01T17:11:46Z")
After a disruptive year for the global digital health community, the Terminology Services subcommunity (OHIE-TS) is getting back together! We’re kicking off what we hope will be a regular series of calls starting in J… --- ## [Hiring: ReactJS Developer / Intern — OpenMRS-based EMR (Remote)](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/hiring-reactjs-developer-intern-openmrs-based-emr-remote/49517)
**Author:** [@horaira](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/horaira)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/hiring-reactjs-developer-intern-openmrs-based-emr-remote/49517 "2026-05-25T19:26:16Z")
Hi OpenMRS Community, We’re a small healthcare tech startup in India building a multi-tenant EMR on OpenMRS. Looking for someone to join our frontend work — open to intern, part-time, full-time, or consultant, whatever … --- ## [Patient duplicated on the service queue, buttons not working](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/patient-duplicated-on-the-service-queue-buttons-not-working/49258)
**Author:** [@lionadal](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/lionadal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/patient-duplicated-on-the-service-queue-buttons-not-working/49258 "2026-05-12T13:43:31Z")
On my service queues, we see one patient listed multiple times. These are not merged patients. They were created using “Add Patient”. Am not sure if this created the service queue duplicate, or another button after? When… --- ## [Data loss issue in Openmrs 3](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/data-loss-issue-in-openmrs-3/49418)
**Author:** [@santosh](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/santosh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/data-loss-issue-in-openmrs-3/49418 "2026-05-11T19:55:59Z")
While submitting the form, I am not able to see the data being recorded. It says the form has been submitted, but I don’t see any data at all. @grace @ibacher @sanjayap @michaelbontyes --- ## [Reference Configs for Privileges and Workflows for the Frontend](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/reference-configs-for-privileges-and-workflows-for-the-frontend/49061)
**Author:** [@tendomart](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/tendomart)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 1:24pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/reference-configs-for-privileges-and-workflows-for-the-frontend/49061 "2026-05-05T13:24:15Z")
Hi All, Implementers , Developers, There’s always a problem for Implementations getting started setting up User privileges and various workflows for a particular Distro in the frontends specifically. Is it possible or… --- ## [How do I use age on skip logic on xforms](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/how-do-i-use-age-on-skip-logic-on-xforms/49365)
**Author:** [@jerome24](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/jerome24)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 10:07pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/how-do-i-use-age-on-skip-logic-on-xforms/49365 "2026-04-26T22:07:16Z")
Hi everyone? I am using openmrs 2.2.1 and xforms 4.3.14. I want to use skip logic with age i.e to skip some question when patient age\<15 years old. From the form I can only see birthdate. --- ## [Looking for qualified firm or Individuals to implement project in South Sudan](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/looking-for-qualified-firm-or-individuals-to-implement-project-in-south-sudan/49329)
**Author:** [@abir](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/abir)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 7:30am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/looking-for-qualified-firm-or-individuals-to-implement-project-in-south-sudan/49329 "2026-04-18T07:30:23Z")
Greetings from BizEx Limited. We are looking for a qualified firm or Individuals to implement a project in two hospitals in South Sudan. Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in working with us remotely … --- ## [Remove Patient from service queue throws error 400 and 500](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/remove-patient-from-service-queue-throws-error-400-and-500/49195)
**Author:** [@lionadal](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/lionadal)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 4:34am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/remove-patient-from-service-queue-throws-error-400-and-500/49195 "2026-04-10T04:34:39Z")
Our medical missions team and I launched Open MRS 50 days ago at a 30 bed hospital in a remote part of the Philippines. We have the Drugs and Labs modules enabled. For the most part it is working good. The biggest issue… --- ## [TimerSchedulerTask.saveLastExecutionTime fail during sdk run](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/timerschedulertask-savelastexecutiontime-fail-during-sdk-run/48515)
**Author:** [@phil1](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/phil1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 3:38pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/timerschedulertask-savelastexecutiontime-fail-during-sdk-run/48515 "2026-03-06T15:38:02Z")
multiple tries and 100% fails at point of database configuration running openmrs-sdk 3.7 My environment is virtual alpine linux connecting to mysql running on another server. I also get the same error trying the install… --- ## [openmrs in french](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-in-french/37088)
**Author:** [@omega](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/omega)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 2:10pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-in-french/37088 "2026-02-19T14:10:49Z")
Hi everyone, I have just come to know OpenMRS and therefore interested in implementing it and using it for some clinics in our non-governmental structures. But I need to implement in French for the interface language and… [Next page](https://talk.openmrs.org/c/implementing/7.md?page=1)