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# EDI File

When selecting an **EDI File** type, a number of fields become available on the main screen that need populating.

An **EDI File** type **File Definition** can be used to interact with any **EDI File** that is based on UN\EDIFACT or ANSI X12. This includes such standards as EANCOM.

## Type Specific Fields

| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Record Delimiter | Select the method for terminating each record in the **EDI File**. |
| Auto-detect CR/LF | Only used when reading from a source file. Automatically checks the source file for Windows-style or Unix-style delimiters (line breaks). This might override the **Record Delimiter** setting on this definition if a different style delimiter is found. |
| Segment Terminator | Specify the ASCII character to use as the segment terminator. Enter the ASCII character code. |
| Element Delimiter | Specify the ASCII character to use as the element delimiter. Enter the ASCII character code. |
| Sub-Element Delimiter | Specify the ASCII character to use as the sub-element delimiter. Enter the ASCII character code. |
| File Encoding | Specify the type of encoding. |