How to enable axiUm integration with 3Shape Unite

Prerequisites for the integration 

• 3Shape Unite 21.1.x or newer.
• axiUm ‘Linked Apps’ module PMS version 7.11 or newer.
• The 3Shape Unite client axiUm must be installed on the same computer.
• Both standalone and client-server setups are supported.

The integration between 3Shape Unite and the axiUm (PMS) ‘Linked Apps’ module provides automation of patient management in 3Shape Unite from axiUm, including creating, merging, and updating patients. This makes managing patient data faster and easier.

For more information about axiUm, visit the axiUm website.

Enabling the Integration in 3Shape Unite

Follow the instructions in the related article: How to install "PMS integration" App from Unite Store 

How to enable the integration in axiUm ‘Linked Apps’ module

Consult the axiUm documentation for instructions on enabling and configuring the ‘Linked Apps’ module.

Using Linked Apps requires a custom function created specifically for the 3Shape Unite integration, as the application has its own list of required parameters and formatting rules.

The following steps are provided as an aid to help you set up and use the integration through the axiUm ‘Linked Apps’ module.

Step 1: Open Maintenance, select System, and then select Linked App.

Step 2: The Linked Apps window will open.

Step 3: Select the Add a new Record icon to configure a Linked App.

Step 4: Enter the corresponding parameters:

• Name: 3Shape
• Description: Enter a description. This will be displayed in the menu bar.
• Type: Command Line
• Station-based: Optional. You can enable the 3Shape Linked Apps integration on specific machines if you choose to.
• Patient-based: Enable this option if the linked app requires a patient to be selected in axiUm before launching.
• Execute: Enter the default integration path:
  C:\Program Files\3Shape\DentalDesktop\Plugins\ThreeShape.PracticeManagementIntegration\DentalDesktopCmd.exe
• If the default Unite installation path has been changed, or the C:\ drive is not present, use the following path:
  {PathToDentalDesktopInstallation}\DentalDesktop\Plugins\ThreeShape.PracticeManagementIntegration\DentalDesktopCmd.exe
• Function: LINKAPPS_3SHAPE_F. If the file is missing, please contact axiUm for installation.

Step 5: Select a linked app and click the Level Access (lock) icon to display the Linked App. The Level Access window will open. Grant Admin access to Linked Apps.

Step 6: Select a listed level and choose an option from the Can Access dropdown list:

• No: The level cannot access the linked app.
• Yes: The level can access the linked app.

Step 7: Save the changes.

The integration is now set up. You can watch the integration in practice in the video below.

 Known limitations

• For information about different PMS and Unite setup options and integration on TRIOS Move, see the article: Practice management system & Imaging system setup overview.
• Patient updates are only propagated from axiUm to 3Shape Unite, not the other way around.

Contact 3Shape Support if you have further questions.

For full information on correct usage please consult the official Safety and Setup Guide and the most current Manual.