Business Integration Solutions documentation
How to: Set up the File Writer endpoint
Use the File Writer endpoint to create external files with data from Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
To set up the File Writer endpoint:
- Create an export connection and insert the element FILEWRITER.
- On the elements line, select Edit.
- On the File Writer Setup page, fill in the following fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Folder Name | Specify the network location where you want to write the files. Ensure the NAV server user has sufficient permissions for the shared folder. |
| File Name | Specify a file name format. The file name format can be a mix of static and dynamic content. Set the extension manually. |
| Overwrite | When selected and the file name is always the same, the destination file is overwritten each time. |
- Select Check Configuration to see if there are any configuration errors.
- Select OK.
