EDI to XML component

The EDI to XML component, when configured with the appropriate delimiters used by the EDI file, transforms the content of the EDI file to XML.

Configuration

The EDI to XML component has the following configuration options:

Segment

Specifiy the delimiter to identify different segments, the first is considered to be the header. By default this is LB.

LB delimiter

The LB delimiter is a special keyword that is interpreted as a line break. It is only available as a segment delimiter.

Field

Specify the delimiter to identify different fields. By default this is ~.

Component

Specify the delimiter to identify different components. By default this is ^.

Sub component

Specify the delimiter to identify different sub-components. By default this is !.

Using EDI to XML

See the example below how the transformation from EDI to XML takes place.

EDI Input

CUS~John^Doe~1901-01-07~john.doe@example.com

XML Output

<edi-message>
  <delimiters segment="LB" field="~" component="^" sub-component="!" />
  <CUS>
    <field.1>
      <component.1>John</component.1>
      <component.2>Doe</component.2>
    </field.1>
    <field.2>1901-01-07</field.2>
    <field.3>john.doe@example.com</field.3>
  </CUS>
</edi-message>

delimiters in XML output

The XML representation of an EDI file includes an element describing the delimiters used during the transformation.

Last update on Feb 19, 2025