Iguana 5 Documentation

Welcome to the Brave New World of Integration!

iNTERFACEWARE's brand new wiki is the place to find everything from technical documentation for Iguana 5 to a behind-the-scenes look at the process of creating a revolution in middleware. Throughout this wiki, we'll be highlighting interesting applications of the Iguana Translator, showcasing the talented people who are using it to solve their problems and sharing our opinions and thoughts about the future of integration. So, if you're looking for some quick answers, start below with our technical documentation. Otherwise, sit back, explore the wiki and discover the brave new world of integration!

Iguana 5.0.13 released

Iguana 5.0 Translator Training in Toronto

 

Getting Started


Using our Documentation
We are proud of our documentation - this is how you can benefit from it.

Why did we build the Iguana Translator?
So why didn't we just build another GUI/wizard based tool?

Health Level Seven
A user friendly overview of HL7.

Download and Install Iguana 5.0
Get up and running quickly and easily.

Getting a license after hours in an emergency
This is a common problem, with a little preparation you can avoid it.

Iguana Overview
A roadmap of Iguana so you know where to find stuff.

HL7 to HL7 Interface
Create an HL7 interface step by step, we build on the project from the Iguana overview.

Introduction to Lua
Lua is a simple but powerful scripting language, we show you how to use it in the Translator.

Introducing the Iguana Translator (video)
The Translator scripting environment is what set Iguana apart from other interface engines.

Videos for the Translator
Our video series covering the Iguana Translator core concepts.

 

Technical Documentation


Understanding the Translator GUI
How to use the Iguana Translator GUI including useful information on how to access the specific features.

Using the Translator
A how to guide covering the major categories of commonly used interface types.

The Global Dashboard
How to use and configure the Global Dashboard server list.

Tips & Tricks from Iguana Developers
List of tips and tricks directly from Iguana developers on how to get the best from the Translator.

 

Behind The Scenes


Iguana Translator Concepts
Details on the core concepts of the Translator and how you can leverage them.

 Design Decisions in the Translator
Insight into the philosophy and design choices of the Translator.

Editorial Section
Eliot's Soapbox: Our CEO Eliot Muir discusses the real issues of integration and healthcare interoperability.

Rock Star Profiles
A snapshot of real people and their real-world integration problems.

 

Reference Material


Iguana Program Settings
Iguana can be customized to your needs with the Settings Page.

Iguana Installation Guide
Covers installation issues in depth, including all OSes, manual install, upgrades, best practices etc.

Frequently Asked Questions
Our FAQ is definitely worth a look.

The Iguana Change Log
Issues, advisories, fixes and workarounds for known issues.

Translator API Reference.
A reference for the modules are available for use in your Iguana Translator scripts.