Entering a Tag Value in a Message Definition

You must define the tag data for a tagged field or a tagged container. The tag is used to identify the field or container in the message.

To enter a tag value for a tagged container or field:

  1. In the WorkSpace Navigator of the Service Development perspective, expand the project that contains the message definition you want to work with.

  2. Expand MessageDesigns, then expand MessageDefinitions.

  3. Double-click the message definition. The message definition has a .wfm extension.

    The message definition opens in the Message Definition Editor.

  4. Select the Message Details tab.

  5. In the Message Definition section, select the container or field you want to work with.

  6. Do one of the following:

    • To enter a tag value for a container:

      In the Container Properties section, expand the Node Type property, select its Tag Value subproperty, and click ....

    • To enter a tag value for a field:

      In the Field Properties section, expand the Node Type property, select its Tag Value subproperty, and click ....

    The Value and Type Settings dialog box appears.

  7. Choose one of the following from the Type menu:

    • Select String if you are entering the tag value as a character string, for example, <ZIP>.

    • Select Binary if you are entering the tag value in hexadecimal notation, for example, 5a49503a.

  8. In the Enter tag value field, enter the literal tag that identifies the container or field, for example, <ZIP> or 5a49503a.

  9. Click OK.

Adding a Container to a Message Definition

Adding a Field to a Message Definition

Entering a Delimiter Value in a Message Definition

Troubleshooting Message Definition Objects

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