Randomize
Returns a drug kit number based on the randomization type and the sequence and drug kit numbers stored in the randomization source database on the InForm host computer.
Syntax
Randomize(source,type)
Parameters
Parameters for Randomize
Parameter |
Definition |
Data type |
source |
Randomization source list name, or stratification code. |
String |
type |
Randomization type:
|
String |
Returns
Drug kit number (String), in the format sequence/drug_kit
Notes
Using the Randomize function requires special configuration in the study design and on the computer hosting the InForm study:
- The rule using the Randomization function must calculate the value of an item with the Special Fields custom property value of Randomization field (Randomization).
- The following configuration is required on the computer hosting the InForm study:
- Define a randomization sequence for each different list of drug kits used in the study and install it in the study database using the MedML Installer tool.
- Configure the randomization data source manager.
- Configure the format of each randomization sequence.
- Set up a randomization source database.
- Create an ODBC connection for the randomization source database.
For more information, see the InForm documentation.