Converting OBX to NTE in an xlate

[Gordon Wilkinson]

Is it possible using an xlate to convert multiple OBX segments to a single OBX and multiple NTE segments?  See example below:

OBX|1|TX|DATA1

OBX|2|TX|DATA2

OBX|3|TX|DATA3

OBX|4|TX|DATA4

     TO

OBX|1|TX|DATA1

NTE|1|TX|DATA2

NTE|2|TX|DATA3

NTE|3|TX|DATA4

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[Jim Kosloskey]

Gordon,

Yes it is very doable.

Generally you need something to tell you which OBX segments are to be NTE segments, then ITERATE over the OBX (usually a group). When you detect the OBX that needs to be an NTE do the COPYs to the NTE from the OBX. You will probably need to manage your own counter for the NTEs.

If you want to chat directly about this, email me directly.

Thanks,

Jim Kosloskey

email: jim.kosloskey@jim-kosloskey.com 29+ years Cloverleaf, 59 years IT - old fart.

[Max Drown (Infor)]

It can also be done in a tcl script. Sometimes that’s “easier”.

-- Max Drown (Infor)

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