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Big Business 13.34 updates Folder connectivity to Apple Optimize.
Chapter 43 Folder Connect
Folder Connect is an add-on to automatically connect to remote folders and check for new files to import. After importing, it can export and send files to another folder.
If you use a service that lets you download files to import, Folder Connect can automate this process. It only takes a phone call to walk through the needed settings, test your desired setup, and go live with auto-connect.
This chapter provides details for reference. To start, just email to support@bigbusiness.com, with any details yo... (more)
Folder Connect
Folder Connect is an option to import and export files from a remote folder using File Transfer (FTP, FTPS, SFTP). Like other Connect options it is an Add-On that connects out to a service and requires Registration and credentials to set up.
For simple file transfer you could use a service like One Drive or iCloud, instead.
Folder Connect gives you additional security and control to:
• connect to remote and secure folders
• monitor folders and watch for new files
• automatically import new files
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Folder Registration
This Solution describes Registering the Folder Connect Add-On. (6965)
File Transfer
Folder Connect is an option to import and export files from a remote folder that uses File Transfer. Big Business supports FTP, SFTP, and FTPS protocols.
This Solution provides details. (7002)
Folder Settings
This Solution describes Registering the Folder Connect Add-On. (6965)
Folder URL
Folder Connect lets you set an online folder to check for import files. This online folder has a unique URL just like any address you put in a browser. Enter the URL carefully so it will always work. If you have any questions, email support@bigbusiness.com for help.
This Solution provides details for entering a Folder URL. (6931)
File Kind
File Kind lets you tell Big Business to only look for one kind of file when using automated imports in Connect tools. If you are using Folder Connect to check a remote folder, providing the Kind of file you are expecting reduces the possibility of error or confusion when the wrong kind of file is accidentally dropped in the target folder. If you have any questions, email support@bigbusiness.com for help.
This Solution provides details for entering a File Kind. (6932)
Export To
Export To is the destination for export files, such as a remote folder for Invoices that are sent to customers purchasing systems. It can be a full URL, or a relative path, or a folder.
This Solution provides details. (6934)
Export Invoice
Folder Connect lets you set an online folder to check for import files. This online folder has a unique URL just like any address you put in a browser. Enter the URL carefully so it will always work. If you have any questions, email support@bigbusiness.com for help.
This Solution provides details for entering a Folder URL. (6931)
Import File
Import File is the name assigned in Docs to an online file used to create an entry. For example, using Folder Connect, Big Business might import an order by downloading an XML file. This file is attached to the Order for reference.
This Solution provides details. (6933)
Folder Auto-Connect
Auto-Connect for the Folder Connect Add-On is a checkbox that starts automatic importing and exporting of files from remote folders on an FTP site. (6967)
Folder Validation
Folder Connect lets you set an online folder to check for import files for automatic processing.
To avoid problems you can choose a File Kind like ".txt" for text files to skip non-matching files that could cause problems.
To further validate matching files, you can enter a test in Validation, like "OrderNumber=@" to only process files contain an OrderNumber entry.
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Folder Error
Error 3 - url malformat
Error 9 - remote access denied
Error 35 - connect error
Error 67 - login denied
Error 78 - remote file not found
Error 79 - ssh error