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A File Connections is a pointer to a local file repository (folder). Any files that are processed are done so in this local repository. Transports are used to send or receive files from this local repository. You configure the File Connection with the appropriate details for locating or creating a file.
By being a separate module from the File Definition it allows you to create a single File Definition and use it against multiple similar files in different locations simply by assigning a different File Connection.
When assigning a File Connection to a File Definition it is considered a design time assignment, when coming to use the File Definition in an Action you have the chance to reassign the File Connection. This allows you to use the same File Definition in multiple Actions each with their own File Connection. This is run time assignment.
| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| File Description | A friendly name for the File Connection. |
| Tab Name | Description |
|---|---|
| General | General options you need to fill in for all File Connections |
| Button Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Save | Click to save any changes you have made. All changes will be lost if you do not click the Save button. |
| Cancel | Click to cancel any changes you have made |
| Delete | Click to delete this module. You will be asked to confirm your choice. |
| Create Dirs | Click this button to create the physical folders defined on this File Connection. You can click this as many times as you like, if the folders do not exist they will be created. It will create the Main Directory, Audit Directory, Error Directory, and a special Temp Directory under the main directory. |