Define output service type

In 'Output Service Type. Open' (MNS217), output service types are defined which determine the output format (interface).

XML

Multi-level XML files are highly standardized and fully extensible by configuration. Field from all tables in M3 Business Engine are available. Labels (field headings) are sent in the XML file, already translated to correct language (based on user, customer or supplier). Numbers and dates follow the XML standard.

Stream file

Stream files are text files with a name-value format intended to be used by external output management applications. They contain these sections:

Media control section - where you can specify multiple media and control the required output.
Front-page section - where you can specify the document output ordering data, and the selection criteria to be used for the output.
Document data - where the document data is grouped by a set of records with multiple detailed lines.

Note: Stream files are not maintained and only provided as is. We recommend that you use XML instead.

XMLOUT

XMLOUT is intended for use when sharing output with other systems. XMLOUT is a stream file, although it is in XML format. Compared to STREAM, the XMLOUT file only contains control information and keys to the business data, instead of declaring the full set of data. For more information about the XMLOUT format, see the M3 Business Message Initiator.

CSV

This output service type is intended for the use of External Output Management applications. CSV files are text files with delimiter separated values. You can change the default delimiter, which is comma (,).

You can select an escape sequence character at the line end as part of the CSV output interface feature.

These are the valid options:

1-[LF]: Use line feed to start a new line but keep the cursor where it is.
2-[CR][LF]: Use carriage return line feed to start a new line and send the cursor back to the beginning.