File connection points

In this way, data can be retrieved using files that are processed in ION and then sent to one or more Infor applications. In addition, ION can create files using data fromInfor BODs, JSON, DSV or ANY documents that can be processed by other applications. In a document flow, a file connection point can be used in a similar way as any other type of connection points.

We recommend that you avoid using files that are larger than 5 MB. ION can handle larger files (depending on the available system resources for ION), but correct operation of all ION functionality cannot be guaranteed in all circumstances.

In a document flow, a file connection point can be used in a similar way as any other type of connection points. Data from a file is packed as a ION document in the ION Service. All documents with BOD type can be delivered to any other connection point or used in:

• An event monitor.
• Workflow activation policy.
• Document flow mapping.
• Content-based routing.

Support for other document types such as JSON, DSV or ANY is added throughout ION. For information about support in a specific ION component, see the appropriate section in the documentation.

Data from any connection point can be converted to a file.

Each file has its own structure and format. To use a file connection point, an ION document or a file template must be defined. The document defines schema and properties of the file. The template describes what type of files are processed and how the content is mapped to a BOD.

A file connection point can handle files in two ways. It can:

1. Use the file content as is. In that case no transformation is done on the file content. The content can be of type BOD, JSON, DSV or ANY.

   For details on these types, see the Infor ION Desk User Guide.

2. Transform the file content to and from BODs. In that case a file template is used. Each file has its own structure and format. The file template describes the ‘schema’ of a file.

   See File templates.

A file connection point specifies:

• The standard properties for any connection point, such as name and tenant. Note that for file connection points the logical ID type is fixed ('file'). The logical ID is lid://infor.file. followed by the connection point name. In the logical ID, the characters from the name are converted to lowercase.
• The protocol and connection settings to access the file system.
• Which documents are sent and received and how the file is read or written.

The connection properties in a file connection point are described in Connection properties.

To create a file connection point, see Infor ION Desk User Guide.

After setting the connection properties, click Test. You are informed whether the test is successful and if the connection details are correct.

If you selected the Shared Folder transfer protocol, the path to the shared folder is not yet known. Clicking Test is then testing the connectivity to the host, not validating the connection details.

The name of the shared folder is defined in the Documents tab. The shared folder's user name and password and the smbv1 and smbv2 settings can only be tested for the specified read or write scenarios.