The Mailbox tab

The MailBox tab is automatically populated with information from the General tab. The Name and Folder must each be given a unique name. By default, EC Gateway creates a mailbox with the same name as the channel; Sybase recommends that you keep these settings. IN and OUT directories are automatically created under the mailbox directory. Data is picked up and delivered (uploaded and downloaded) from these directories during a communications session.

The Folder field is populated with the PostOffice path and the unique MailBox name assigned on 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 (RTP) 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 preexisting MailBox; however, Sybase recommends that you use the default entry generated by the system.