Specifying parameter values

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Data Transfer Unit

The organization unit where the data transfer unit component is deployed.

Date Format

The date format that is applicable to the organization unit. Tell me more

Interface Group  Description

The interface group description.

Interface Type

The interface type displayed is either “upload” or “download”, as interfaces are grouped mainly by two interface types: upload or download.

Interface Code

The unique code of the interface.

Interface Description

The description of the interface.

Interface Method

Indicates the method of data transfer in the interface. The values that may be displayed are BCP(Bulk Copy Processing), ASCII and direct.  Bulk copy processing indicates the contents are copied as a bulk. ASCII indicates that the contents are transferred based on row delimiters and column delimiters. External system will directly insert records to conversion table. At present only ASCII interface method is operative.

Ø  The system displays the following

Parameter Code

The unique code of the parameter . Examples empcode, empname, sal, P.F etc.

Parameter Name

The name of the parameter. Examples employee code, employee name, salary, provident fund etc.

Type

The data type of the parameter. Examples are char, decimal, datetime, float,  image, integer, money, numeric, text, varchar etc.

Length

The length of the value of the parameter.

Default

The default value. You can edit the default value of the parameter.

Select the “Save” pushbutton to save the parameter values entered above.