Using Binary Data Segments

Certain EDI standards use binary segments, and Sterling B2B Integrator Map Editor enables you to create and configure map components to process binary data. The translator now supports the use of binary data (BIN) segments for inbound and outbound ANSI X12 maps. When a BIN segment is used on the inbound side of an ANSI X12 map, the EDI Translation service uses Xpath to extract the binary data into process data, and substitutes the Xpath expression (Process Data/Entire Document Name) for the binary data in the Binary Data element.

Then, if the Binary Data element is linked to the output side of the map, the translator uses the Xpath expression to obtain the binary document from process data and merge it into the transaction. The Insert Segment From Standards dialog enables you to add a segment from the EDI standards.

When you install an EDI standard that contains binary segments, Sterling B2B Integrator Map Editor automatically creates the required elements.