Channels
Here the (communication) channels of a partner are listed. If possible, always use channels to centrally manage connection parameters. In addition to the increased clarity that also facilitates maintenance. If the connection parameters change, you only have to adjust the data in one place and you do not forget a profile.
Via the context menu, a new channel can be created or an existing one can be displayed, edited, copied or deleted.
Note: All fields that are unique to a channel (partner name, partner ID) are deleted in a copy and must be entered again.
(1) Opens a new dialogue with a list of profiles, Content Inspection and ASM entries, in which the channel is used. Note: Inactive entries are grey and in italics. Entries can be opened directly via the context menu.
(2) A (zipped) PDF report can be created (in German or English), which contains the essential parameters (with or without passwords) of the channel.
Testing Channels
With the Simulator, the add-on module Data Flow offers a very good way to test the behaviour of partner channels.
System Variables
Useful in connection with channels are, for example, the system variables VAR_SYS_PARTNER_NAME_RESPONSE[1..n], VAR_SYS_CHANNEL_RESPONSE[1..n], VAR_SYS_CHANNEL_NAME_RESPONSE[1..n] and VAR_SYS_TRIGGER_CHANNEL_ID.
Overwriting Channel Values
If you have selected a channel, the use of channel values in fields is marked in colour (here yellow-green). The screenshot shows the time-driven FTP Inbound Agent of a profile). If you want to use different values for certain fields, you can enter them as usual in the corresponding field. This value will then be used to overwrite the channel value (see field Port). For non-overwritten fields, the values still come from the selected channel (see field User).