Exchange Schemes (daxch0501m000)

Use the Exchange Schemes (daxch0501m000) session to view and maintain exchange schemes. An exchange scheme is the basis for every import and export. All import procedures and export procedures are related to an exchange scheme, which is identified by a unique exchange-scheme code.

To set up an exchange scheme:

  1. Select New from the File menu to start the Exchange Schemes (daxch0101s000) details session.
  2. Specify the name and description of the exchange scheme you are creating.
  3. Specify the full path of the directories where Exchange files are to be stored.
  4. Set up the ASCII file configuration to indicate whether the exchange is to be based on audit, based on indicators, and how the fields in the ASCII file are separated.
    If this exchange scheme is copied from an existing exchange scheme, complete the next step.
  5. Specify the parent exchange scheme on the Special tab.
    To use the same directory for import and export on a regular basis, complete the next steps.
  6. Specify the names of the subdirectories that must overrule the default subdirectory.
  7. Specify the settings for text, multibyte, float, and log.
  8. To add more information, click Edit Text on the toolbar to start the text editor.