Preparations

Setting up the directories

The EDI connector works on a directory basis, i.e., it receives documents (e.g., an order) from a defined directory as a file and transfers them to the myOpenFactory EDI platform and vice versa. The necessary directories can be created locally on the communication server or on a network drive.

The following directories should be set up:

A “prod” directory with the following subdirectories:

• A “prod-out” directory for outgoing productive documents.
• A “prod-in” directory in which the incoming productive documents that the EDI connector retrieves from the platform are stored.
• An “error” directory for documents that could not be sent to the platform successfully. Once the connection has been reestablished, the document can be moved manually to the “prod-out” directory so that it is then sent automatically to the platform by the EDI connector.

A “test” directory with the following subdirectories:

• A “test-out” directory for outgoing test documents.
• A “test-in” directory where incoming test documents are stored, which the EDI connector retrieves from the platform.

After setup, we recommend placing a test message (e.g., any text message with test text) in the “prod-out” and “test-out” directories so that connection tests can be performed.

Sharing when using network drives

Ensure that permissions for accessing network drives are set up if the above directories are located on another server. The EDI connector requires write, read, and delete permissions for the directories..

Sharing Internet

Ensure that the EDI connector has the necessary permissions to access the internet. Add “myopenfactory.net” (only if attachments are sent) and “rest.ediplatform.services” to your firewall and proxy allowlist/acceptlist. Keep in mind that any virus scanners you may be using can also affect connectivity.

Download installation file

Download the appropriate installation file from Github. A Windows Installer version is also available in newer releases, starting from version 2.0. (edi-connector_installer.exe) https://github.com/myopenfactory/client/releases You can validate our EDI connector. Our updates are protected by a signature. See: https://github.com/myopenfactory/client

Interface-Login credentials

The EDI connector requires a username and password as well as process-IDs to establish a connection. You can obtain this data from your myOpenFactory contact person.