Transport Tab

The Transport tab identifies the target (type and location) of the exported data.

The Transport type list includes the data target types, described below. Other fields will appear, as needed, for each entry in this list.

Note: The MES middleware user account must have access to the file directories that are used by Supply Chain Connector (for example, those specified in the File name properties on the Transport tab). For information about how the MES middleware user account is specified, see the MES Installation Guide.

File

The exported data will be stored in a file.

If File Exists list

Action to take if the file already exists in the specified location:

• Append: Add export data to end of existing file.

  • Append: Max. file size (MB): Maximum size of destination file.

  • Append: If max size exceeded: Action to take if the export causes the destination file to exceed the maximum file size.

• Overwrite: Replace existing data with export data.

• Create new file with datetime suffix: Create a new file, adding the current date/time to the filename, for the export data.

• Return an error: Enter an error message into the log and stop the data export.

File Name

Complete path/filename for the destination file. Click the Browse (...) button for a file browser.

Call COM Object

The exported data will be sent to a user-defined object.

COM Object

Name of the COM object to call.

Method to Call on COM Object

Name of the method in the COM object.

Method Context Parameter

See Supply Chain Connector Imports and Exports via a COM Object for details on the parameters.

Active Report

The exported data will build a report file.

If File Exists

Action to take if the file already exists in the specified location.

• Overwrite: Replace existing data with export data.

• Create new file with datetime suffix: Create a new file, adding the current date/time to the filename, for the export data.

• Return an error: Enter an error message into the log and stop the data export.

File Name

Complete path/filename for the destination file. Click the Browse (...) button for a file browser.

File Type

The format of the destination file. File types are defined in MES Client.

Report Template

The desired report template, chosen from a tree of all configured system reports.

To modify the transport definition, select the desired field and change its value. Click Save to keep your changes or Cancel to discard them.