The Trading Partner option allows you to specify that a segment should be mapped only for a particular trading partner.
This allows you to use the same map for multiple trading partners. When the main body of mapping is the same, you can tailor the mapping of specific segments to each trading partner.
Linking a segment to a specific trading partner
Highlight the segment and choose Segment>Trading Partner.
or
Right-click the segment and choose Trading Partner from the drop-down list.
The Select Segment Trading Partner window displays.
Select the Trade Partner Type from the drop-down list. The choices are:
Blank – The segment is used only for the trading partner listed in the Trading Partner Name.
NOT – The segment is used for all trading partners except for the trading partner listed in the Trade Partner Name.
For the Trade Partner Name, do one of the following:
Accept the All Trading Partner, which is the default.
Choose another trading partner by selecting the up arrow and choosing a trading partner from the Trading Partners window:
Select OK to return to the Mapping window.
To view the linkage that you have created, you must choose Segment Detail from the View menu.
