Send files directly

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Send files directly

Using automation rules for direct file sending, files can be sent automatically, i.e. without user intervention, to any partner. For each rule a directory and a file mask are specified, which define which files are covered by the respective rule. !MC5 searches for new data in regular intervals. If matching files are found, they are sent directly to the partner specified in the rule. If necessary, the data is processed according to the partner settings.

 

Rules for sending files directly can be created for any partner, regardless of the partner's transfer method. Whether a send request is triggered directly, however, depends on the respective partner settings. For example, for OFTP partners that cannot be dialed directly or SFTP partners configured for server-only mode, the files to be sent are simply moved to the partner's outgoing directory and must be actively fetched by the partner. In such cases, the Email addon can be used to automatically send an email notification to the partner about ready files.

Automatic dispatch not possible with ENGDAT or EngPart

Sending data with ENGDAT or EngPart is not possible via automation. These transmissions require additional information about each file to be sent, which must be added manually for each transmission.