Gentran:Server for Windows User’s Guide Gentran:Server for Windows – November 2005
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post This function enables you to move compliant documents from the Workspace to
Out Documents.
predefined On a data entry translation object, a default value for a particular element. You can
change the value as necessary.
print This command enables you to print a formatted or unformatted version of the
selected documents using the print translation object set up in the partner
relationship for those documents. This command also enables you to print a
summary list of the documents.
printout Produced when data received from a trading partner passes through a print
translation object. You do not have to print the data; it can be “printed” to a file on
your hard disk.
receive This function enables you to manually initiate a communications session to
receive data from your trading partner.
respond This function enables you to create a turnaround document (using the Turn
Around translation object in the partner relationship) in response to one or more
selected documents in the In Drawer.
responsible
agency
An organization that develops and updates standards for EDI communications.
These organizations include ANSI, EDIA, AIAG, UCS, and VICS.
segments A number of elements combined to communicate useful data. For example, a
catalog price segment might consist of elements for item description, volume,
price, and lead time. By themselves, none of these elements would communicate
useful information. Together, they provide useful information. Segments are
defined by the EDI standards. A number of segments together form a transaction
set.
send This function enables you to manually start a communications session to send data
to your trading partner. Only selected documents are enveloped and sent. If no
documents are selected, all documents are sent. Successfully sent documents are
moved to the Out Drawer.