The GetFile command

The GetFile command opens a communications channel and retrieves a file to be processed by the EC Gateway. This command invokes the communications software and executes the communications script for the channel. The following parameter can be defined from this window.

Field

Description

Label

Specifies the unique label of this process command. This label allows other commands to branch to this command. The label that you type here appears in the Label column on the EC Gateway Process window.

Disable command

Disabling the command will allow temporary modification of the process statements. This allows for testing of the statements for error-free robustness. The command that has been disabled will not show in the script file (.pfs file).

Comm Channel

Unique name of the Comm Channel to be opened. You can select a communications channel from a list of available channels including the Channel Name, Channel Type, and Description by clicking on the arrow icon beside this field. This will open the Communications Channel window. Double click a listed channel.