Download Required Applications
This section describes how to download and install the following applications:
- Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
- Oracle Clinical PDF Plug-in
- Adobe Reader
Instructions for setting up downloads from the Oracle Clinical Launch page are included in Make the Java Runtime Environment Available for Download and Make the Oracle Clinical PDF Plug-in Available to Users.
For more information, see:
- Download the Java Runtime Environment
- Configure Java Security Settings for Oracle Clinical
- Download the Oracle Clinical PDF Plug-in
- Download Adobe Reader
Parent topic: Set Up Clients
Download the Java Runtime Environment
Oracle Clinical and RDC Administration require the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 8 (1.8.0.311 or higher).
If you have older versions of JRE and do not need them, uninstall these versions before installing the new version. By uninstalling old versions, you avoid receiving the following message when starting an Oracle Health Sciences application:
The Application requires an earlier version of JRE. Do you want to continue?
To download and install the JRE onto a client:
Parent topic: Download Required Applications
Configure Java Security Settings for Oracle Clinical
Parent topic: Download Required Applications
Download the Oracle Clinical PDF Plug-in
To be able to generate annotated layouts in Oracle Clinical, you must install the PDF plug-in onto the client.
Oracle Clinical has two layout systems supporting data entry:
- Character-based layouts support Oracle Clinical data entry.
- Graphic-based layouts support RDC Onsite (HTML) data entry. In addition, graphic-based layouts support annotated CRFs and Patient Data Reports. The PDF Plug-in is required for graphic layouts.
Note:
The PDF plug-in is not required for RDC Onsite data entry.To download and install the Oracle Clinical PDF plug-in onto the client:
Parent topic: Download Required Applications
Download Adobe Reader
Oracle Clinical and RDC support Adobe Acrobat Reader DC 21 or Adobe Acrobat Reader 2020 (Classic Track), English versions. However, this requirement may change during the life of this document. Check My Oracle Support for the latest requirements.
To download the free Adobe Reader:
Parent topic: Download Required Applications