System Configuration Imports Tab

The Imports tab on the System Configuration dialog box enables you to determine which import or system import translation object is used to translate files in the specified location with the specified file extension.

The import or system import translation object is used by the system to build a key to find the partner relationship to determine which translation object is used to translate data.

For each type of import file, you need to define an import specification that indicates which import or system import translation object is used to begin translation during the import process. You can use wildcards (*), if necessary.

File type vs. file name

You can either specify a type of file or a specific file name that the system imports. We recommend that you use a file type rather than specifying a path and folder. This ensures that users can import files of the specified type from their local drives without using UNC file names.

The import function was unsuccessful if any of the following are true:

  • A UNC file name is specified on the System Configuration Imports tab and a local drive (such as the C drive) is specified in the import.
  • A file type or name is specified on the System Configurations Imports tab and a UNC file name is specified in the import.
  • The specified import folder has two different shares established to it and the System Configuration Imports tab uses one and the import uses the other one.

The import function was successful if any of the following are true:

  • A UNC file name is specified on the System Configuration Imports tab and a mapped drive (such as the F drive) is specified in the import.
  • A UNC file name is specified in both the System Configuration Imports tab and the import (provided that both use the same share).
  • A file type or name is specified in both the System Configuration Imports tab and the import folder.

Parts of the Import Tab

Table 1. Import tab parts and functions
Part Function
(list) Displays a list of the defined import specifications.
File Path Specify the path and type of file (or file name).
Note: You can type the name of a specific file or use wildcards (*) to indicate all files with a specified extension (such as *.txt).
Translation Object Select the import or system import translation object that you want the system to use to begin translation when a file of the specified type is imported. The Translation Object list contains the description of every import and system import translation object that is registered with the system.
New Enables you to define a new import specification.
Delete Removes the selected import specification.
Move Up Moves an import specification up in the list.
Move Down Moves an import specification down in the list.
Browse Enables you to select the file path from the Choose Directory dialog box.