Opening a Folder Containing EDI Files
The "Open Directory" function works only when the output mode is not "Screen" but "Data Export" or "Image File".
Follow the instructions below to open a batch of EDI files located in one folder.
| 1. | Make sure the "Printer" or "Image File" mode is selected in the "Output Mode" box. The Output mode defines the destination where the result file will be sent to. |
Note: You cannot display a batch of EDI files on screen in a preview window, it is possible only for one file. See Processing a Payment Advice File.
The "Output Mode" options
Note: If you select the "Image File" format for the first time, you need to define the image options. See Doing Image Setup.
| 2. | Go to File  Open Directory in the main menu. The "Open Directory" menu |
| 3. | Browse for the folder containing EDI files. Click on that folder and then click "OK." |
Note: Only claim files in "ANSI 835" format can be opened via the Claim Payment Master. The program will display an error message if you select a file in a different format.
Reference: ANSI 835 is the American National Standards Institutes Health Care Claims Payment and Remittances Advice Format.
The "Browse for Folder" popup
| 4. | Click on the "Run" button to send all files from the folder to the destination. |
Note: The pre-defined settings will be applied. To print the files to image, configure the settings. See also: Configuring Program Options, Doing Image Setup.
The "Run" buttons
5. The displayed "Processing Results" popup will report about operation results.
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