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ProcessFlow Integrator, Part 7: The FileAccess Node

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John Henley
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10/1/2008 1:48 PM

    So far in this series, we've looked at high-level integration concepts using ProcessFlow Integrator. We've also explored some of the nodes which come with all editions of ProcessFlow for basic control of flows (e.g. branching) as well as querying and updating Lawson data. Now we will expand into the integration aspect of flows, starting with file integration and the FileAccess node.

    Read ProcessFlow Integrator, Part 7: The FileAccess Node.

    Thanks for using the LawsonGuru.com forums!
    John
    Sam Simpson
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    10/1/2008 1:48 PM
      John, Thanks for getting this article. This will be quite a revelation for those who have been struggling with PFI. I myself have to do a lot of trial and error to reach the underlaying knowledge about this product. Some tips I can offer: 1. appProdline used in query is in uppercase but my true product line is in lowercase. I used a variable in every START node to remedy the situation: string PL=appProdline.toLowerCase(). This makes your flow at least portable between product lines. 2. When testing with flow having FileAccess/DataIterator there is a difference when testing between server and in the local PC. If testing in server then the input/output file locations should be in the application server otherwise, it should be in the local client PC. 3. When creating a sequential file using FileAccess make sure the cursor is located in the next line after the last variable else it will create a long string output.