Configuring the Sample Scenario

You may use the ePM for the Projects in the sample scenario as a model to complete the configuration of ePM. Enter information in ePM as shown in the sample. For more information, see After You Install and the eXchange Integrator User’s Guide.

Using Parameters in ePM

Many of the Business and Delivery Protocol parameters are the same, regardless of the PM and business communication protocol you are using. However, some of them are ASC X12 PM-specific and are only present for ASC X12.

This section describes these parameters under:

• Interchange Envelope Parameters

• Functional Group Parameters

For more information on these parameters, see Configuring ASC X12 PM ePM Parameters.

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Note –

For more information on parameters not described under this section, see the eXchange Integrator User’s Guide.

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To Enter an Override value for a Parameter

1. Click the check box next to the parameter you want to override, under the Override column (see Figure 6–4 for an example).

2. Enter the appropriate override in the text box for the parameter.

3. Click Save.

ePM Configuration General Operation

In the sample scenario, you import preconfigured B2B Hosts and TPs. When you are configuring your own (for example, if you are creating B2B Hosts and TPs from scratch), it is recommended that you use the following general order of configuration operations when setting values in ePM:

• On the B2B Host Configuration tab, create a new B2B Host Transaction Profile.

• Create a new Action Group (ePM here calls this a Business Action Group) for the B2B Host. Be sure to choose the correct Delivery Action and External Transport for the Action Group’s Business Actions.

• On the Trading Partner Configuration tab, create a new TP.

• For the new TP, select the Transaction Profile from the B2B Host.

• Choose the necessary settings (Settings tab) for the current TP Transaction Profile.

• Open any applicable Business Actions and set appropriate overrides, as necessary.

Interchange Envelope Parameters

The ASC X12 PM-specific Interchange Envelope (outer envelope or ISA) parameters appear in ePM Canvas as shown in Figure 6–4. The example shown is for the Berlin TP’s 850ToPartner Transaction Profile.

Figure 6–4 ASC X12 PM-specific Interchange Envelope Parameters: Example

You may display the example in Figure 6–4 by using ePM Explorer, under B2B Repository ⇒ envA_X12 ⇒ Business Protocols ⇒ X12.

As you can see, there are no override values entered in Figure 6–4, and the configuration accepts all the defaults. You may override the defaults for any parameter by clicking a check box under Override and entering a different value, as necessary.

You may, of course, do the same override operation with other ePM parameters, as described under Configuring eXchange Partner Manager: Overview.

Functional Group Parameters

The ASC X12 PM-specific Functional Group (inner envelope or GS) parameters appear in ePM Canvas as shown in Figure 6–5. The example shown is for the Atlanta TP’s 850 FromPartner Transaction Profile.

Figure 6–5 ASC X12 PM-specific Functional Group Parameters: Example

As you can see, one override value has been entered in Figure 6–5, and the configuration uses the defaults for all other displayed parameters. As explained previously, you may override the default values, as necessary.

Configuring Transports

Table 6–2 lists the Transports parameter override values you must enter to configure B2B Host Configuration ⇒ envA_X12 ⇒ Transports ⇒ BatchLocalFile.

Table 6–2 Overrides for Atlanta B2B Host Configuration ⇒ … ⇒ BatchLocalFile

Category	Parameter	Override Value
Outbound ToPartner	TargetDirectoryName	C:\temp\eXchange\Sample\X12\Data\Atlanta
Inbound FromPartner	TargetFileName	ToAtlanta_[a-zA-Z0-9_]*\.isa
ACK - Outbound ToPartner	TargetDirectoryName	C:\temp\eXchange\Sample\X12\Data\Atlanta
ACK - Inbound FromPartner	TargetFileName	ToAtlanta_[a-zA-Z0-9_]*\.isa

Table 6–3 lists the Transport parameter override values you must enter to configure B2b Host Configuration ⇒ envB_X12 ⇒ Transports ⇒ BatchLocalFile.

Table 6–3 Overrides for Berlin B2B Host Configuration ⇒ … ⇒ BatchLocalFile

Category	Parameter	Override Value
Outbound ToPartner	TargetDirectoryName	C:\temp\eXchange\Sample\X12\Data\Berlin
Inbound FromPartner	TargetFileName	ToBerlin_[a-zA-Z0-9_]*\.isa
ACK - Outbound ToPartner	TargetDirectoryName	C:\temp\eXchange\Sample\X12\Data\Berlin
ACK - Inbound FromPartner	TargetFileName	ToBerlin_[a-zA-Z0-9_]*\.isa

Running the Sample

See Running the Sample Scenario for information on how to complete the passing of data between the two TPs.