Create External File Template From File Type
Explanation
Use this activity to create an external file template from an external file type definition. This is useful if
you need to create a file template with detail definitions for all available record types and the columns of a
specific external file type.
Prerequisites
At least one external file type must be available that has definitions for record types and column details.
System Effects
The activity results in the following:
- An external file template header with the specified identity and description will be created.
The file template will be defined to handle column-separated files and the separator will be defined as the
default field separator that is defined in the System Parameters for Accounting Rules page.
- Template details will be created that correspond to all available record types and columns defined for the
specified source file type.
To use the template the following must be performed:
- Input File and/or Output File options that are valid for the file template must be defined.
- The file template definitions must be validated.
- The file template must be set to Active.