Open a DDF or IFD File

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About this task

Sterling B2B Integrator Map Editor enables you to open, or import, a DDF or IFD file in two ways—when you create a new map, and when you open a DDF or IFD file into one side of an existing map. Either way, using a DDF or IFD file provides you with a quick way to create either side of a map.

When you create a new map, the New Map wizard enables you to select a DDF or IFD file to use as the basis for the input or output side of the map. For more information about using a DDF or IFD file when creating a new map, see Create a Map in the Sterling B2B Integrator Map Editor.

When you open a DDF or IFD file, Sterling B2B Integrator Map Editor assigns acceptable defaults if attributes are not included. For example, if a value is not specified for Minimum Length, a value of zero is assigned.

To open a DDF (including the BECS DDFs that are preloaded with Sterling B2B Integrator Map Editor) or IFD file into an existing map:

Note: Opening a DDF or IFD file into an existing map replaces the selected side of the map. After you open a DDF or IFD file into a map, you cannot undo the operation.

Procedure

  1. In the Sterling B2B Integrator Map Editor, right-click the data format icon on the side of the map where you want to open the DDF or IFD file and select Open File Definition from the shortcut menu.
    Note: If you already used Sterling B2B Integrator Map Editor 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.
  2. Browse to locate the DDF or IFD file.
  3. Click Open to open the selected DDF or IFD file into the map.