# O3 **URL:** https://talk.openmrs.org/c/software/o3/72.md [Latest](https://talk.openmrs.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://talk.openmrs.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://talk.openmrs.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the O3 category](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/about-the-o3-category/39881)
**Author:** [@ibacher](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/ibacher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 6:07pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/about-the-o3-category/39881 "2023-06-12T18:07:17Z")
O3 is the latest version of OpenMRS, built on the same solid core, with a shiny new UI. This category will be used for product and technical announcements, including release notes and updates. This is intended to be simi… --- ## [3.9.0 release — community input needed on the scope](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/3-9-0-release-community-input-needed-on-the-scope/50184)
**Author:** [@veronica](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/veronica)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/3-9-0-release-community-input-needed-on-the-scope/50184 "2026-10-23T05:15:12Z")
Hi everyone, As we get closer to wrapping up the 3.8.0 release, it’s a good time to start bouncing ideas for 3.9.0. We have a rough list of candidate items on the wiki: Chart Search AI (Community interested) Backend… --- ## [Proposed revisions to the visit note: recording diagnosis rank & certainty](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/proposed-revisions-to-the-visit-note-recording-diagnosis-rank-certainty/50125)
**Author:** [@veronica](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/veronica)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/proposed-revisions-to-the-visit-note-recording-diagnosis-rank-certainty/50125 "2026-10-02T17:44:59Z")
Current state: The visit note form has two search boxes (primary and secondary). Every diagnosis is saved as provisional. Neither rank nor certainty is a real, visible choice after you save. Proposed chang… --- ## [Retrospective Data Entry Design - Invitation for feedback](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/retrospective-data-entry-design-invitation-for-feedback/50127)
**Author:** [@chibongho](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/chibongho)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 9:07pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/retrospective-data-entry-design-invitation-for-feedback/50127 "2026-09-25T21:07:48Z")
Hi all. Over the past few months, we have had a lot of design discussions regarding Retrospective Data Entry (RDE) over Slack, squad calls and UX design calls. I think we’re at a point where we have enough refinements to… --- ## [Retiring Offline in O3](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/retiring-offline-in-o3/50151)
**Author:** [@ibacher](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/ibacher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/retiring-offline-in-o3/50151 "2026-09-23T20:15:25Z")
A few years ago, we had experimented with an “offline mode” for O3 with the goal of allowing users to be able to download and interact with the EMR offline and then resync data back to the EMR. This post is a formal noti… --- ## [Proposed changes to the O3 Appointments App Tables](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/proposed-changes-to-the-o3-appointments-app-tables/48721)
**Author:** [@chibongho](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/chibongho)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/proposed-changes-to-the-o3-appointments-app-tables/48721 "2026-04-01T19:10:04Z")
Currently, the O3 Appointments App displays appointments in different tabs, one appointment status per tab. By default, when we look at appointments for “today”, we show the “Expected”, “Checked In”, “Completed” and “Can… --- ## [Problem finalizing bill: backend requires rounding item configuration](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/problem-finalizing-bill-backend-requires-rounding-item-configuration/47587)
**Author:** [@divyam\_pancholi](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/divyam_pancholi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/problem-finalizing-bill-backend-requires-rounding-item-configuration/47587 "2025-12-05T15:39:57Z")
Hi, I’m implementing the “Finalize bill” button for this ticket. The frontend part is working and the request is successfully sent to: POST /ws/rest/v1/billing/bill/{billUuid} However, when setting the bill status to “… --- ## [Locally running OpenMRS ESM Template App and backend](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/locally-running-openmrs-esm-template-app-and-backend/43240)
**Author:** [@horaira](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/horaira)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 9:15pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/locally-running-openmrs-esm-template-app-and-backend/43240 "2025-09-15T21:15:18Z")
Dear Team, I am new to OpenMRS 3 and trying to learn by following Intro to OpenMRS 3: For Developers and Technical Teams In below video , https://openmrs.org/academy/intro-to-openmrs-3/lesson/o3-frontend-development-live… --- ## [OpenMRS WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-wcag-2-1-aa-compliance/47042)
**Author:** [@jslawinski](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/jslawinski)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 9:33am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-wcag-2-1-aa-compliance/47042 "2025-09-15T09:33:25Z")
Hi, it has been a while when we released WCAG related fixes to the following repositories: https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-esm-patient-management/releases/tag/v8.4.0 https://github.com/openmrs/openmrs-esm-core/releas… --- ## [Addressing Early Prescription Challenges for Active Medications in the System](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/addressing-early-prescription-challenges-for-active-medications-in-the-system/45454)
**Author:** [@kmakombe](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/kmakombe)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 11:26am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/addressing-early-prescription-challenges-for-active-medications-in-the-system/45454 "2025-06-19T11:26:02Z")
We’ve encountered a challenge in the system where patients who come early for their medication especially in programs like HIV care—are unable to get a new prescription if their current prescription is still active. This… --- ## [O3 Registration - Add information to the Relationship if the person is from the same location](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/o3-registration-add-information-to-the-relationship-if-the-person-is-from-the-same-location/45522)
**Author:** [@luis.oliveira](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/luis.oliveira)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/o3-registration-add-information-to-the-relationship-if-the-person-is-from-the-same-location/45522 "2025-05-09T14:25:20Z")
Hi, I want to discuss about improving the Related person field in the Relationship section of the O3 patient registration. The idea is to include whether the patient is local — meaning they belong to the current locatio… --- ## [O3 Design libraries for UI customisation](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/o3-design-libraries-for-ui-customisation/43920)
**Author:** [@horaira](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/horaira)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2025, 5:14am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/o3-design-libraries-for-ui-customisation/43920 "2025-04-06T05:14:39Z")
Dear OpenMRS O3 Team, I am new to front-end design, specifically wireframing and prototyping, but I have some requirements to add additional components and possibly customize the existing flow based on local needs. I w… --- ## [Error Running the Project with Docker (addressConfiguration.xml)](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/error-running-the-project-with-docker-addressconfiguration-xml/45650)
**Author:** [@rafaelmaia8384](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/rafaelmaia8384)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 9:27pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/error-running-the-project-with-docker-addressconfiguration-xml/45650 "2025-04-04T21:27:13Z")
First of all, I would like to congratulate the team behind this incredible platform. We need to use OpenMRS v3 in a local hospital, and today I spent the entire day studying this tool. The problem is that I can’t run the… --- ## [Proposal to add more configurable components in O3 esm-core](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/proposal-to-add-more-configurable-components-in-o3-esm-core/45168)
**Author:** [@chibongho](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/chibongho)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 12:51pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/proposal-to-add-more-configurable-components-in-o3-esm-core/45168 "2025-03-12T12:51:24Z")
I want to propose having more components in esm-core that are configurable and globally re-useable. Currently, I’m working on the having a new table in the patient chart to display a list of past visits for the patient.… --- ## [Navigation behavior in O3 during logout](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/navigation-behavior-in-o3-during-logout/44838)
**Author:** [@wyclif](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/wyclif)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 3:10pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/navigation-behavior-in-o3-during-logout/44838 "2025-02-24T15:10:45Z")
Hi, I was investigating a frontend issue and I observed some strange behavior specifically in the esm-login-app. I understand OpenMRS recommends use of Chrome but for purposes of demonstrating the behavior I’m observing… --- ## [Integrating Emergency Severity Index (ESI) Frameworks into the OpenMRS Vitals Form](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/integrating-emergency-severity-index-esi-frameworks-into-the-openmrs-vitals-form/43679)
**Author:** [@cduffy](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/cduffy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 10:36am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/integrating-emergency-severity-index-esi-frameworks-into-the-openmrs-vitals-form/43679 "2025-01-23T10:36:51Z")
The current Vitals form uses custom input fields to record patients’ vital signs and biometrics. Whilst these fields provide useful feedback on abnormal or dangerous readings, this approach lacks sustainability as it rel… --- ## [Deploying changes in app-shell and esm-styleguide](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/deploying-changes-in-app-shell-and-esm-styleguide/44402)
**Author:** [@alok](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/alok)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2024, 11:29am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/deploying-changes-in-app-shell-and-esm-styleguide/44402 "2024-12-27T11:29:40Z")
I made the changes to esm-styleguide to change color of left-nav and app-shell to change app title. Running esm-core locally reflects the changes while deploying from distro to docker doesnot. How can we deploy the chan… --- ## [Dosage form / Dosage unit / Dispensing unit](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/dosage-form-dosage-unit-dispensing-unit/43933)
**Author:** [@ruhanga](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/ruhanga)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 5:12pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/dosage-form-dosage-unit-dispensing-unit/43933 "2024-10-28T17:12:10Z")
Hi all, I understand that there are some cases where the dosage form can be used interchangeably with the dosage unit, but this is not always reliable. For instance IMO, while Amoxicillin may be available in powder form… --- ## [Editing drug strength](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/editing-drug-strength/43914)
**Author:** [@kab123](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/kab123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2024, 6:31am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/editing-drug-strength/43914 "2024-10-26T06:31:16Z")
Currently, I see that we can modify Active medications of past visit like changing the dosage, frequency or duration as well as we can discontinue. If Provider want to continue the medication with increase strength, in t… --- ## [Programs - Single Instance vs Multiple Instance.](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/programs-single-instance-vs-multiple-instance/41187)
**Author:** [@wamz](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/wamz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 6:43pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/programs-single-instance-vs-multiple-instance/41187 "2024-10-24T18:43:36Z")
We are currently doing a TB module and I have notice that a patient can only be enrolled into a program only once. For cases like PrEP, TB, ANC, COVID a client can have multiple cases over their lifetime. The current i… --- ## [Improving the Results Viewer and Display of Abnormal Vital Signs](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/improving-the-results-viewer-and-display-of-abnormal-vital-signs/43215)
**Author:** [@cduffy](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/cduffy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 4:25pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/improving-the-results-viewer-and-display-of-abnormal-vital-signs/43215 "2024-07-31T16:25:19Z")
Dear OpenMRS Community, The current results viewer is not fit for purpose. It combines a lot of complicated functionality that was never fully implemented. As the product has evolved, and even left the Beta stage, it’s … --- ## [Expanding on Clinical Views in OpenMRS: Enhancing Programmatic Responsiveness](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/expanding-on-clinical-views-in-openmrs-enhancing-programmatic-responsiveness/43256)
**Author:** [@eudson](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/eudson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 7:18am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/expanding-on-clinical-views-in-openmrs-enhancing-programmatic-responsiveness/43256 "2024-07-24T07:18:41Z")
Hello everyone, Today, I want to delve into Clinical Views in OpenMRS. This development is particularly notable for its potential to significantly streamline and enhance the responsiveness of our programmatic needs. T… --- ## [Question about setting initial values of forms using the form engine](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/question-about-setting-initial-values-of-forms-using-the-form-engine/43154)
**Author:** [@jakebringetto](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/jakebringetto)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 6:32pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/question-about-setting-initial-values-of-forms-using-the-form-engine/43154 "2024-07-09T18:32:24Z")
I am currently using the form builder app to make a custom form to use in the patient chart. I was wondering if there is a way to set the initial form values to custom values in a simple way – essentially I want to pre-f… --- ## [O3: Newly Published hardware requirements and recommendations for O3](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/o3-newly-published-hardware-requirements-and-recommendations-for-o3/42735)
**Author:** [@caseynth2](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/caseynth2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2024, 10:13pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/o3-newly-published-hardware-requirements-and-recommendations-for-o3/42735 "2024-06-20T22:13:44Z")
Hi All! I wanted to bring to your attention and solicit feedback on the new hardware requirements and recommendations for O3. https://openmrs.atlassian.net/wiki/x/BIBaBQ Please let me know what you think, and we can ma… --- ## [Your view: O3 Packages / Content Templates / ...](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/your-view-o3-packages-content-templates/42516)
**Author:** [@mksd](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/mksd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 12:05pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/your-view-o3-packages-content-templates/42516 "2024-06-13T12:05:49Z")
Dear all – let’s speak about O3 packages :package: :slight\_smile: The concept of O3 care or functional packages has been touched upon in our discussions before, perhaps a bit prematurely in regards to what our tech stac… --- ## [My OpenMRS Fellowship Journey: David Asaolu](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/my-openmrs-fellowship-journey-david-asaolu/42905)
**Author:** [@dhastix](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/dhastix)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 8:01am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/my-openmrs-fellowship-journey-david-asaolu/42905 "2024-06-05T08:01:41Z")
Hello everyone! I am David Asaolu, a Technical Writer and Software Engineer from Lagos, Nigeria. I am happy to announce that I recently joined OpenMRS as a Technical Writer Fellow. Before OpenMRS, I worked as a Freelanc… --- ## [Could you help to build the User Testing community?](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/could-you-help-to-build-the-user-testing-community/42855)
**Author:** [@pauladams](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/pauladams)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 11:35am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/could-you-help-to-build-the-user-testing-community/42855 "2024-05-30T11:35:52Z")
We’re building an exciting new group of clinicians and healthcare providers that are willing to participate in occasional remote user testing of new OpenMRS features and tools. Our goal is to scale feedback loops to a w… --- ## [Streamlining retrospective data entry in OpenMRS for improved usability and traceability](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/streamlining-retrospective-data-entry-in-openmrs-for-improved-usability-and-traceability/42379)
**Author:** [@pauladams](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/pauladams)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 1:01pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/streamlining-retrospective-data-entry-in-openmrs-for-improved-usability-and-traceability/42379 "2024-05-06T13:01:29Z")
Streamlining retrospective data entry in OpenMRS for improved usability and traceability Problem Users cannot add Encounters to a past visit in the O3 UI during an Active Visit. For example, a provider wishes to retrosp… --- ## [O3 side navigation technical design](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/o3-side-navigation-technical-design/42411)
**Author:** [@mseaton](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/mseaton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 12:42pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/o3-side-navigation-technical-design/42411 "2024-04-12T12:42:34Z")
I would like to see if we can kick off some discussions to move forward with implementing the new side navigation designs highlighted in @pauladams recent design proposal. As highlighted in those designs, there are some… --- ## [Navigation and Locations: A design proposal](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/navigation-and-locations-a-design-proposal/42040)
**Author:** [@pauladams](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/pauladams)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 1:27pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/navigation-and-locations-a-design-proposal/42040 "2024-04-18T13:27:43Z")
Hi everyone :wave: We’ve recently been working on a design proposal to simplify the O3 navigation patterns and allow for the users Location to more actively and intuitively drive their user experience. This work is insp… [Next page](https://talk.openmrs.org/c/software/o3/72.md?page=1)