Brian wrote:
> Folks:
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> The initial problem was to figure out a way to indicate some
> product information for a food service 832. For instance, we needed a way
> to indicate that an item was Kosher. Figured it out eventually, but it
> would have been much easier if we had some sort of a database that we could
> have searched on the word Kosher, either as an element name or code value.
> We solved the problem by manually searching the codes from the back of the
> huge ANSI X.12 paper manual. Ick. Took forever.
>
I have imported the dictionary values for 4010 VICS from GE into our old Paradox
datbase. This is the answer for ..kosher..
Num � Val � FullName
0246 � 36 � Kosher
0340 � 510 � Koshering
0750 � BCC � Beverage Content Characteristics (Kosher, No Sulfi
0755 � KC � Kosher Certificate
1300 � E150 � Koshering
I could then look for the documents segments elements that could use these
dictionary numbers but it looks as if you found the answer.
To me this is just common computer sense. I am not criticizing Brian but rather the
EDI system (culture) that seems to lack the kind of rational approach to information
that to me is entirely obvious and intuitive.
I do not have all the answers. I am still working on our business processes and
database structures that will enable information access for everyone from the CEO to
the forklift opperator. But out there.. in the world of EDI. its a jungle!
Thank God for this list. It is a great source of information and interaction in the
EDI
jungle. 8-)
Randy
Randy Wilson 1(902) 468-9698 ex 42
Systems Admin fax 468-3192
Farnell Packaging
30 Ilsley Ave.
Dartmouth, N.S.
B3B 1L3
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