HL7 Insight is a tool that provides insight into HL7 2.X messages allowing you to quickly and easily view detailed HL7 message content information.  Summary of features:

  • Load an HL7 message, point the mouse at segments and fields of interest, and receive instant tooltip feedback, including: segment ID, field number, field length, optionality, and detailed data type information; 
  • Supports all HL7 2.X versions up to and including version 2.5;
  • Supports HL7 message “batches” (note: the BSH and FSH segments are not currently supported and must be excluded from the batch before displaying in HL7 Insight);
  • Colorizes the HL7 message text;

Screen shots: screen shot 1, screen shot 2.

Releases
HL7 Insight Beta 1.1
  • Added ability to change the font size and the font type (fixed width only).
  • Now supports word wrap; can be toggled on or off.
  • Added ability to change the message display colors, including: background color, HL7 encoding character colors, field text color, and segment ID color.
  • When started will restore the HL7 Insight window to the previous position and size.
   
HL7 Insight Beta 1.0 First beta release of HL7 Insight.