Define Filters for the Import Specification

Complete the following steps to define filters for the import specification.

Procedure

  1. On the Transfer menu, click External Data/Define Import Specification. The Define Import Specification window opens.
  2. In the Specification list box, select the specification you want to change, or click the New button and enter a new name and press Enter.
  3. On the Filters tab, click the New Filter button to add a new filter. In the dialog box that opens, enter the name of the new filter and click OK. The new filter is displayed in the list box. Alternatively you can select a filter from the list box.
  4. From the Filter Type option group, select the relevant filter type.
  5. From the Sub Filter option group, select the type of criteria to be used for a specific filter.
  6. From the Filter Value option group, select the relevant option to use for testing.
  7. Select the Regular Expression option if the entered value is an expression.
  8. Click Save and open the Operation Templates tab.