The MailBox tab is automatically populated with information from the previous communication window – General tab. The Name and Folder must each be given a unique name. By default, the EC Gateway creates a mailbox with the same name as the channel, and it is recommended that these settings be kept. IN and OUT directories are created under the mailbox directory. Data is picked up and delivered (uploaded and downloaded) from these directories during a communications session.
The Name and Folder fields are already filled in by the fields in the General Tab. It is recommended to use the defaults. The Folder field is populated with the PostOffice path and the unique MailBox name assigned under the General tab. The System PostOffice folder defined during system setup is the first part of this path. This folder is where the runtime system (ECRTP) places EDI data produced by outbound maps and compliance runs and places inbound EDI data being received. You can change this name by typing a different name into the field, or using the Browse button to select a pre-existing MailBox. It is recommended that you use the default entry generated by the system.
