What are profiles?

A profile defines:

• the type of data transfer: import only, export only and internal transfer (export followed by import).
• the source and target data formats to be used in the transfer process, depending upon the transfer type specified. These can be a SSC component for example, Purchase Order, or a user--defined external file type.
• any runtime options for the profile, which depend upon the source and target selected, and whether the options can be overridden at run time.
• filtering and summarizing on export, if applicable.
• any data transformation to be carried out during the transfer process. You do this by attaching an existing transformation to a profile.

To create and modify profiles, use the appropriate profile designer.