Import File

Overview

Select Import File on the Info Exchange screen.

Import a file to manually create an Info Exchange message in a TraceLink application or ProcessLink.

ProcessLink Owners and ProcessLink points of contact (POCs) who are Company Administrators can import an Info Exchange message to a particular ProcessLink or Service. ProcessLink Owners and POCs that are not Company Administrators can import a file from the ProcessLink version of the Info Exchange screen.

File Information

  • ProcessLink or Service – The message imports to this ProcessLink or Service.

    Determines the available options in the Transaction Type field.

  • Transaction Type – The type of message for the specific ProcessLink or Service (e.g. the Product Track module's Transaction Type could be Pick/Ship, Return Receipt, Create Initial Transaction, etc.).

    See Message Types for more information.

  • File Format – The file type being uploaded.
    • CSV - TraceLink's Format – Defined and maintained by TraceLink.
    • Configured Format – The user-defined file format for that Link (e.g. an XML file).

      The Configured Format drop-down menu option is selected in most instances.

    A zip file of the above mentioned formats can be uploaded. The zip file can contain only one message file. This feature is best used for larger files as it prevents significant upload latency. If a zip file is uploaded, that file can also be downloaded by users.

  • File to Upload – The designated upload file.

    Maximum file size of 50MB.

Available Actions

  1. Select a ProcessLink or Service from the drop-down.
  2. Select a Transaction Type from the drop-down.
  3. Select a File Format from the drop-down.
  4. Select Choose File.
  5. Select Import File.

    The Info Exchange screen displays, and TraceLink begins asynchronously processing the imported message.

    See Export a CSV File to Excel in Troubleshooting.