Use this dialog box to create an external file type and a matching external file template definition using a view name. The purpose of this dialog box is to provide a quick and easy method to create a file type and file template that can be used directly for input/output purposes. This dialog box is launched when you right-click in the External File Types window in IFS/Accounting Rules.
Using this dialog box, you create the following:
- An External File Type definition, including detailed information such as record data and column data.
- Parameter definitions for the file type, i.e., available parameters, parameter set, and parameters per set.
- If needed, you can also create an external file template definition that includes input, output, and detailed information.
BDR
for External File Types
BDR for External File Templates
Create External File Type and Template From View