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Simulating a Set of Transactions Imported from an External Source

Use the following procedure to perform a simulation of a set of transactions imported from an external source.

To perform a bulk transaction simulation imported from an external source

1. Navigate to the Loyalty Promotions Administration screen, then the Programs view.
2. Click a Program ID.
3. Select the Simulate Transaction Details tab.
4. Select the Simulate Bulk Transactions tab.
5. Select the Input Format from the list.
6. Specify the Reason Code, by selecting an item from the list of values, or by typing in a new value.
7. Enter the output Batch Size

   NOTE:  The Status field remains as New until it is simulated.

8. Enter the full path and file name of the transaction source in the File text box.

   NOTE:  The file type must match the Input Format entered in Step 5.

9. Click Simulate.

   An XML file is generated with a summary of the bulk transaction simulation.

   For information about configuring the destination folder for the XML file, refer to Configuring Summary XML File Destinations for Simulations.