Main Screen (File Definition)

Fields

Field Name	Description
File Type	Select either Flat File, XML File, EDI File (EDIFACT or X12), or Excel File.
File Definition Name	A friendly name for the File Definition.
DB Connection	Select the DB Connection(s) used on this File Definition. This is a design time setting, and can be overridden with run time setting on the Action.
File Connection	Select the File Connection used on this File Definition. This is a design time setting, and can be overridden with run time setting on the Action.
Type-specific fields	See General Tab - Flat File; or See General Tab - XML File; or See General Tab - EDI File; or See General Tab - Excel File

Tabs

Tab Name	Description
General	General options you need to fill in for all File Definitions (although the detail will depend on the File Type of the File Definition).
Partner Identification	Deprecated - use partner functions and custom script actions. These options allow you to specify how partners are identified based on values in the File. These settings are optional.

Buttons

Button Name	Description
Save	Click to save any changes you have made. All changes will be lost if you do not click the Save button.
Cancel	Click to cancel any changes you have made
Delete	Click to delete this module. You will be asked to confirm your choice.
Design	Click this window to open the designer. You should populate the fields of the Main Screen prior to designing the File Definition.
Test File Load	Click this button to load a file into the definition. The associated File Connection will be used to find a file to load - ensure a file is sitting in the Main Directory of this File Connection that matches the File Search Pattern. A Log will display to show the results of loading the file. After loading you can close the Log window and open the designer to preview the data itself.