Rules for Creating DNI Configuration Members

Each DNI configuration member contains all of the parameters that are used to schedule requests for a single file template. When defining parameters, you must follow the specified rules.

Note: Individual parameters must be specified only once per member.

Parameters can be defined by using the following rules:

  • An asterisk (*) in column 1 indicates a comment. All data, including the continuation flag, is ignored.
  • Columns 1 - 71 can contain data. Parameters can start anywhere in columns 1 - 71.
  • Column 72 is the continuation column. When this column is turned on, the data will be continued in column 1 of the next record. If this column is turned on, all data up to column 71 must be entered.
  • Only one parameter is supported per record.
  • Parameter values end at the first space or null. If you want to imbed a space in a parameter value, the entire parameter value must be enclosed in double quotation marks.

Examples of valid parameters:

REQUEST=SEND

REQUEST=“SEND”

Examples of continuation parameters: 

REMOTE_FILE=C:\WINDOWS\APPLICAITON\-
TESTDATA.TXT
REMOTE_FILE=”C:\WINDOWS\APPLICATION\-
	TEST DATA FOR ACCOUNTING.”