Defining the message

Use the Definition of the Selected Message pane to modify existing or define new messages. Modify a message layout by editing, deleting, or adding new segments to the message definition.

When a new message is added, the UN/EDIFACT Configurator automatically inserts the required segments into the message.

  1. Click the message name in the Defined Messages pane. The selected message’s segments are displayed in the Definition of the Selected Message pane.
  2. Designate where to place the new segment by clicking the Add/Paste New Segments arrow and making a selection.
    For example, to add a segment or segments after or before a particular segment on the list, click the segment where you require the insertion. Then, click After Selected Segment(s) or Before Selected Segment(s).
  3. Click the Add tool that is located below the Definition list. The Add Segment to Message dialog box is displayed.
  4. Click List and double-click the segment to add.
  5. Click OK to place the segment on the list at the location that was chosen under Add/Paste New Segments.
  6. If necessary, then use the editing tools by clicking the appropriate tool that is located below the Definition of the Selected Message pane:
    • For a single segment, click the segment to highlight it.
    • For a group of segments, click the first segment in the group and then shift-click the last segment. This selects the entire group.
  7. Specify if the message’s segments are optional or repeating:
    • Optional specifies the segment’s inclusion is optional.
    • Repeats specifies whether the segment repeats.

      If the segment is repeating, then select the No Limit check box or click the arrows to select the number of times the segment repeats.

    • No Limit specifies an unlimited number of repeats.