File Types

The File Types zone lists the file types that are already defined in the system. You can define, edit and delete a file type through this zone.

This zone contains the following columns:

Column Name	Column Description
File Type	Displays the file type.
Description	Displays the description of the file type.
Feed Type	Indicates the type of data that you can upload using the file type. The valid values are: Banking Usage Data Insurance Usage Data Note: This file type is not applicable for financial services. Payment Upload Data
Mapping Algorithm	Indicates the mapping algorithm which is triggered when you upload a file. Note: It has a link. On clicking the link, the Algorithm screen appears where you can view the details of the respective algorithm.
Validation Algorithm	Indicates the validation algorithm which is triggered once the file is uploaded in the system. Note: It has a link. On clicking the link, the Algorithm screen appears where you can view the details of the respective algorithm.
To Do Algorithm	Indicates whether the usage records must be approved before creating the billable charges. If the algorithm is attached, it means the approval is required. Note: It has a link. On clicking the link, the Algorithm screen appears where you can view the details of the respective algorithm.
Extract Algorithm	Indicates the extract algorithm which extracts the usage records along with the error messages (if any) in the CSV format. Note: It has a link. On clicking the link, the Algorithm screen appears where you can view the details of the respective algorithm.
Edit	On clicking the Edit () icon, the File Type screen appears where you can edit the details of the file type. Note: You can edit the details of a file type when no files are uploaded using the file type.
Delete	On clicking the Delete () icon, you can delete the file type. Note: You can only delete a file type which is not yet used for uploading a file.

You can define a file type by clicking the Add link in the upper right corner of this zone. You can also change the layout of this zone. For more information on how to change the layout, see Changing the Layout.

You can filter the list using various search criteria (such as, File Type, Feed Type and Description) available in the Filter area. By default, the Filter area is hidden. You can view the Filter area by clicking the Filters () icon in the upper right corner of this zone.

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