This chapter describes the procedure for installing a custom bank file format for use in electronic banking.

Introduction to Electronic Banking Format Installation
Explains how electronic banking functions are used by Enterprise Financials.

Setting up EDI eCommerce to Use Imported Bank Formats
Explains how to set up EDI eCommerce to use imported bank formats.

Using Bank File Format Import to Install the Format
Explains how to use Bank File Format Import to install formats.

Default Directory Settings
Discusses default directory settings.

To use the electronic banking functions in Enterprise Financials, you must complete the setup steps for bank accounts and payment formats. Each electronic transaction requires a payment format appropriate for the type of payment, which is then linked to the dedicated bank account for the customer or supplier. For more information on setting up electronic banking, see QAD Financials User Guide.

For many electronic payment files, you must import predefined formats that are customized for the bank’s individual requirements. The imported formats are then displayed in the list of available payment formats and can then be linked to the bank accounts used for the payments.

To configure and install these predefined formats, you use a number of EDI eCommerce functions to create a definition for the specific bank file format. You then use the Bank File Format Import (31.23) program to import the file into the Financials application. You can link the dedicated file format to the customer or supplier bank account.