Obtaining File Layouts

To obtain the file layout definitions for EDI transactions, view and print the file layouts directly from the PeopleSoft Application Designer.

This section provides an overview for obtaining file layouts, and discusses how to print a file layout for an EDI transaction.

The File Layout Definition report contains information necessary to assist you with your flat file EDI transaction processing. The report includes all fields in the file layout, the sequence of the fields, the type of field (character and number), the length of the fields, and the starting position of the fields.

The following diagrams 1 and 2 illustrate two examples of a file layout definition report generated for the Advanced Shipping Notice EDI transaction. Diagram 1:

 File Layout Definition report for the Advanced Shipping Notice EDI transaction generated in the PeopleSoft Application Designer (1 of 2).

Diagram 2:

 File Layout Definition report for the Advanced Shipping Notice EDI transaction generated in the PeopleSoft Application Designer (2 of 2).

To print the file layout for an EDI transaction:

  1. Open an instance of the Application Designer.

  2. Select File, Open.

    The Open Definition dialog box appears.

  3. In the Definition drop down menu, Select File Layout, enter the EDI transaction name in the Name field, and click Open.

    The file layout definition you specified opens.

  4. With the file layout definition open, select File, Print Preview.

    The File Layout Definition Report appears for the file layout specified. Scroll through the report to view the complete file layout definition online.

  5. In print preview mode, click the Print button.

    The File Layout Definition Report is routed and printed at the printer you select.