How the Alias Works in EDD

If you have a different alias name, the information does not print on the form. It also causes an issue while you try to build the XML file to transmit to the IRS.

Example 1: Alias Different in the Client's DD

The following illustrates an example of an alias that is different in the client's Data Dictionary.

The DD alias is used to create the XML element tags in the source XML (this is the XML that will then be transformed by the RTF template to the final printed output PDF file)

The RTF template uses the data item aliases that is existing in the JD Edwards system. As your alias is different from the system, the field does not get mapped and it is left blank in the PDF.

Example 2: Alias Different in the Client's DD

If the alias is different on your machine, you must enter a value 4 in the Data Field Alias window (F5 from the D/D).

The value you enter must match the alias available at JD Edwards system as that value is used to create the RTF file.

You must enter only the alias, not the prefix in the RTF. For example, for ADD1, enter AddressLine1, and not EMP_AddressLine1.

The DD alias type 4 will then be used as an override to create the XML element tags in the source XML instead of the alias on the base D/D item.

The DD alias type 4 value is used as an override to create the XML element tags in the source XML instead of the alias on the base DD item.

The RTF template uses the data item aliases that is existing in the JD Edwards system and the field is mapped correctly. It now appears on the form.