These types are all predefined in the standard TransLution database and do not need to be changed. The Scanner function number for each Function Area is shown in the table below:

 

 Function Area  

Scanner Function No.

Integration

8192

Buffer Directed

4

Buffer Undirected

16

Buffer Partial Directed

8

Direct ERP

32768

 

Below is a brief explanation of when to use each one of these.

 

Direct ERP - This is the function area type that most functions will use. This can be used to update Syspro directly (if ERP Updates is selected) or simply to scan and log data.

 

Integration - This function area ype is used when defining a function area for the general posting service. There will be one of these for each business object call that uses the General Posting Service.

 

Buffer Directed, Buffer Undirected, Buffer Partial Directed - These are used under specific circumstances with the buffering option.