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 |
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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:
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Mapping Algorithm | Indicates the mapping algorithm which is triggered when you upload a file. |
Validation Algorithm | Indicates the validation algorithm which is triggered once the file is uploaded in the system. |
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. |
Extract Algorithm | Indicates the extract algorithm which extracts the usage records along with the error messages (if any) in the CSV format. |
Edit | On clicking the Edit (![]() Note: You can edit the details of a file type when no files are uploaded
using the file type.
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Delete | On clicking the Delete (![]() Note: You can only delete a file type which is not yet used for uploading
a file.
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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.
Related Topics
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How to define a file type | Defining a File Type |
How to edit a file type | Editing a File Type |
How to delete a file type | Deleting a File Type |