Creating the Batch Input Session

The data created by the map has been transferred from the PC to the application layer. Now, a batch input session will be created for the .txt file now residing on the application server.

The steps above are based on the 4.7 Enterprise Application design. To create the Batch Input Session:

  1. Enter /nsxda in the command field and click Enter.

    The Data Transfer Workbench window appears.

  2. Click Convert data.
  3. Click LSM Workbench.

    The Legacy System Migration Workbench window opens.

  4. Click Execute.

    The LSM Workbench window opens.

  5. In the LSM Workbench window, click User Menu.

    The User Menu dialog displays.

  6. Select Create Batch Input Session and click Enter.

    The Create Batch Input Session option is now added to the LSM Workbench window.

  7. Select Create Batch Input Session and click Execute.

    The Batch Input Interface for Customers window opens. The file path name defaults to customer.txt.

  8. Enable Check file only.
  9. In the Program menu, select Execute to check for any terminations in the batch input session.
    Note: This program can also be executed in the background by selecting Execute in Background.
  10. Click Enter.
  11. After the .txt file has been validated, execute the batch input interface program for the data transfer.
  12. Disable the Check file only check box.
  13. Execute the program by selecting Execute from the Program menu.

    The Information dialog box displays, providing status information about the batch input session. The following example shows the batch input session being created.

  14. Click Enter.