4: Transaction Line Statement

Note: This statement is required for definition files that are used to import accounting transactions. Also, The PREVALIDATE statement does not apply to transactions.

If you are importing a session or transaction from another software program, the definition file must contain a TRANSACTION_READ line. The transaction read line must specify which transaction method is being used—1 or 3.

T1

If you are using the MasterT1.DEF file, the TRANSACTION_READ statement contains a 1. This tells the import program to read the Session, Header, and Detail information as separate records in the data file.

TRANSACTION_READ,1

T3

If you are using the MasterT3.DEF file, the TRANSACTION_READ statement contains a 3. This tells the system to read Session, Header, and Detail information from a single flat line. This is the most common format used.

TRANSACTION_READ,3