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SNOMED CT® Release Format 1 (RF1) Guide - ihtsdo

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4.2.1.3. Pre-processing of distribution files by terminology server suppliers<br />

The import process may be time -consuming due to the need to build indices or other data structures. It may<br />

also require substantial spare storage capacity for temporary files. Therefore a terminology server provider<br />

may choose to pre-import the distribution files and provide them to users in pre-prepared form. However, an<br />

import facility should also be available in a suitably secured form to end-user organizations, to enable installation<br />

and maintenance of Extensions.<br />

4.2.2. Importing new releases and updates<br />

This section is concerned with updates to the <strong>SNOMED</strong> CT resource accessed by the terminology server. A<br />

separate section addresses issues related to management of <strong>SNOMED</strong> CT encoded records, queries and<br />

protocols following a new <strong>SNOMED</strong> CT release.<br />

4.2.2.1. Update <strong>Release</strong> <strong>Format</strong>s<br />

In <strong>Release</strong> <strong>Format</strong> 1, each release of <strong>SNOMED</strong> CT content is distributed as a complete snapshot - rather<br />

than as a set of changes and additions. Additional history information is provided in files described in the<br />

Content History (3.2.7).<br />

Note: <strong>Release</strong> <strong>Format</strong> 2 has a different approach to release files and history (see Importing <strong>SNOMED</strong><br />

CT release data and History Mechanism).<br />

4.2.2.2. Updating from distribution files<br />

Updating a terminology server from a new release of distribution files is similar to the original import. However,<br />

the import process should support the retention and/or reinstatement of local configurations such as installed<br />

Extensions and selected Subsets.<br />

An alternative to repeating the full import process is to read and apply the changes indicated in the Component<br />

History Table. The distribution files are still required as the source for additional components that have been<br />

added between releases. Also, the Component History Table only indicates changes to Concepts and<br />

Descriptions. However, changes to the distribution format to allow better representation of all <strong>SNOMED</strong> CT<br />

component changes is under discussion.<br />

This process is outlined as follows:<br />

• Read the Component History Table:<br />

• Identify all changes since the last release used to update this server.<br />

• For each of these changes check the ChangeType value:<br />

Terminology services <strong>Guide</strong> (<strong>RF1</strong>) | 303<br />

• If the ChangeType is 1 (status change), apply the new status to the component in the terminology<br />

server resource:<br />

• For example, if the new status of a Concept is Duplicate, this status is applied to the identified<br />

Concept;<br />

• For many inactivated concepts, the Relationships file can be used to identify an active concept that<br />

may be a candidate to use in place of the inactivated concept.<br />

• If the ChangeType is 0 (added), find the relevant component in the distribution files and add this to the<br />

terminology server resource.<br />

• If the ChangeType is 2 (minor change), find the relevant component in the distribution files and apply<br />

the new data to the component in the terminology server resource.<br />

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