Define Variable Data Import Settings

Explanation

This activity is used to define settings for the variable data import. Those settings define the source of information, manner of import and data layout.

Prerequisites

In order to perform this activity, a variable data import document with the import definition is required to be registered in the system.

System Effects

There are no system effects

Window

Variable Data Import

Related Window Descriptions

Variable Data Import

Procedure

  1. Open the Variable Data Import window and find a document with definition for which you want to define the variable data import settings.
  2. Go to the Document tab in order to define import settings.
  3. In the Document Number and Document Name fields. Specify an ID and name for the variable data parameter document to which the import will be done.
  4. Select the external information source in the Latest Imported File field.
  5. Specify a date on which the document is to be effective in the Doc Deriv Date field. By default, it is the same as the creation date.
  6. In the Line Parameters section, specify how the import will be done by using such criteria as: Separated By, If Error and Import Method.
  7. Enter any relevant information regarding the created document in the File Description field.
  8. Save the information.