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# General Tab - HTTP or HTTP/S (outbound)

General options to be completed.

## Fields

| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Headers - Field/Value | A list of fields to include in the multipart form as below. If **Use Multipart Form** is not ticked and enabled, these fields will be sent as **HTTP** Header values. |
| Response File | Select the **File Connection** that is to receive the response file. |
| Connect Timeout | Time out period on the **HTTP** connection, in seconds. |
| Read Timeout | Time out period for reading from the **HTTP** server, in seconds. |
| Form Encoding | Select an option from the drop-down list. |
| Content Part Name | Only active if a **Form Encoding** method has been selected, as above. |
| Handle Redirects | This is ticked by default. |
| Follow “Location” in Response | This is only available once a **Response File** has been selected, as above. |
| Use Put Method | Select to use a **Put** request, otherwise request is sent as **Post**. |
| Retain HTTP content In log |   |
| Use Patch Method | Tick to use the **Patch** method of HTTP call. |