Setting Up a Flat File Cross-Reference

Access the Flat File Cross-Reference Form.

Transaction

Enter the qualifier that identifies a specific type of transaction.

Dir Ind (direction indicator)

Enter a code that indicates whether the transaction is inbound or outbound.

Flat File Name

The name of the flat file. This name includes the directory path where the flat file exists. Any folders that you specify in the filename path must already exist, because the system does not create the folders. Also, you must use double backslashes (\\) in the filename (for example, c:\\Batch Time Entry\\F06116Z.txt).

Record Type

Identifies EDI transaction records as header and detail information. This is an EDI function only.

Record Type Description

Enter a user-defined name or remark.