Variable-Length-Delimited Components
The following table lists the components that make up the variable-length-delimited layout in the Sterling B2B Integrator Map Editor, the icons that represent the components, and descriptions of the components. .
| Component | Icon | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Variable-length-delimited root element |
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The variable-length-delimited root element represents files that contain data separated by delimiters, such as .csv files. |
| Group |
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A group is
a looping structure that contains related groups or records that repeat
in sequence until either the group data ends or the maximum number
of times that the loop is permitted to repeat is exhausted.
When a group contains an extended rule or a standard rule, an asterisk appears to the right of the group icon. |
| Record |
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A record is one line of data that contains fields separated by delimiters. Each record is separated by a carriage return. |
| Field |
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A field is
one segment of data in a record, separated by delimiters.
When a field has a link performed against it, a red check mark appears over the field icon. When a field contains an extended rule or a standard rule, an asterisk appears to the right of the field icon. |