>>Nope.. EDI is a very complex undertaking and the
formatting of EDI is what gets complex as there are so many variables & variations.
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>>The manuals ,which define each document ans its formatting rules, alone cost something like US$3,000.
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>Ok, NOW I understand... Don't have to hit me over the head with a 2x4 more than twice to get my attention!
LOL -- I once worked for a timber company that was heavily involved with creating the EDI for the industry.
>It reminds me some of working with Diagnosis Codes in the healthcare industry.
Tell me about it. I have to deal with this stuff all the time.
Craig Berntson
MCSD, Microsoft .Net MVP, Grape City Community Influencer