Sterling Gentran:Server® enables
you to import an individual file format definition that you previously
saved. This feature provides you with a quick way to build either
side of your map.
See Exporting a
DDF for more information on saving a file definition.
Important: Loading a file definition replaces the selected side
of the map. Please be certain that is your intent before performing
this task.
Use this procedure to import a DDF.
- Right-click the File Format icon (either the input or output
side of the map) and select Open File Definition.
Note: If you already used Sterling Gentran:Server to
create that side of the map, you are prompted with a message that
warns you that the existing file format will be replaced. Click Yes to
continue.
The system displays the Open
File Definition dialog box.
- Select DDF as the default file extension and navigate to
or enter the file definition you want to load.
- Click Open.
The
system loads the selected file format definition.
Note: If the
DDF is invalid, the system displays a message box explaining the problem
and terminates the import. You can find and fix many basic errors
by running your DDF and the Gentran_DDF DTD through a validating XML
parser.