The Encrypt command

Used in conjunction with the Decrypt command, the Encrypt command enables users to send securely encrypted EDI communications. From this window, the following parameters can be defined:

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).

Input File

Name of file to be encrypted. There are two choices available when clicking on the arrow icon beside the field: FileName, and Constant… will cause the Browse – Select a File window to be opened.

Output File

Name of file within which output should be written. There are two choices available when clicking on the arrow icon beside the field: FileName or Constant…, will open the Constant Value window, and the user is prompted to enter the constant value.

Encrypt Key

Key value to be used in encryption/decryption process.