Let's set up coding in TMS

Here’s what you must do first in TMS, then in DMW.

TMS

Define dictionaries


To use a dictionary in TMS, you must define the basic dictionary settings, dictionary levels, relations between levels (for strong dictionaries only), and level details.

Load dictionaries


Upload the files for the dictionaries you want to use in TMS.

Define dictionary domains


TMS dictionary domains allow you to code terms differently in different studies. Domains also determing TMS system behavior, including whether explicit approval is required for manual classifications.

DMW

Specify dictionary data to derive from TMS


The administrator must specify which dictionary data to derive by creating one or more TMS Sets for each dictionary with a "column" for each piece of information to be derived. TMS Sets are available for use in all studies. It is not necessary to use all columns in a given study.

Assign dictionary domains to the study


The study builder associates one or more dictionaries to the study, specifying a dictionary domain for each dictionary.

Map dictionary data to table columns


The study builder maps TMS Set columns, which specify the data to derive, to target data model table columns, which the system populates with the derived data. The study builder does not have to use all TMS Set columns.