Creating New Structure Definitions

A structure definition is a top-level definition in an EDI Structure:

Structure definitions can be created from anywhere in the EDI Structure - that is, context (as shown by cursor placement or focus) does not matter. New structure definitions are placed in the appropriate EDI structure folder, sorted alphanumerically. Creating a new structure definition does not affect existing definitions in the EDI Structure.

Adding a Message

To add a message:

Alternative: Select EDI > New Definition > Message from the Stylus Studio menu.

The Message Definition dialog box appears.

The message definition is added to the existing transaction messages in the EDI Structure; new messages are sorted in alphanumeric order.

Adding a Segment

To add a segment:

Alternative: Select EDI > New Definition > Segment from the Stylus Studio menu.

The Segment Definition dialog box appears.

The segment definition is added to the existing segments in the EDI Structure; new segments are sorted in alphanumeric order.

Adding an Element

To add an element:

Alternative: Select EDI > New Definition > Element from the Stylus Studio menu.

The Element Definition dialog box appears.

The element definition is added to the existing elements in the EDI Structure; new elements are sorted in alphanumeric order.

Adding a Composite

To add a composite:

Alternative: Select EDI > New Definition > Composite from the Stylus Studio menu.

The Composite Definition dialog box appears.

The composite definition is added to the existing composites in the EDI Structure; new composites are sorted in alphanumeric order.

Adding a Code List

To add a code list:

Alternative: Select EDI > New Definition > Code List from the Stylus Studio menu.

The Code List Definition dialog box appears.

The code list definition is added to the existing code lists in the EDI Structure; new code lists are sorted in alphanumeric order.