Carrier definitions

The data read from the variable or EDI work file will be sent to the FTP servers based on the carrier list selected.

You can define carriers through Process Server Administrator or Infor Rich Client.

See Infor Process Automation Administration Guide.

Field Description
EDICarrier The unique name of the carrier definition
EDIMethod The method of sending, either FTP or SFTP
Outbound Directory

The name of the directory wherein the outbound files would be placed on the FTP server

If the directory name is not specified, the file will be placed in the home directory.

Outbound File The name of the file sent to the FTP server
Inbound Directory The name of the directory wherein the Data Exchange node would search for files

If the directory name is not specified, the node will search in the home directory for files

Move Directory The name of the directory to where the inbound files will be moved after the files are transferred

If the directory name is not specified, the files in the inbound directory will be deleted after being transferred.

Do Not Delete Files in The Server An option to configure IPA to retain the files in the server

If your organization or EDI vendor manually deletes files after it is transferred, select this option to avoid a break in the EDI inbound process.