Entering a Delimiter Value in a Message Definition

When configuring a container or field, you must define a literal value if the Termination Type property is set to certain values.

1. In the WorkSpace Navigator of the Service Development perspective, expand the project that contains the message definition you want to work with.
2. Expand MessageDesigns, then expand MessageDefinitions.
3. Double-click the message definition.

   The message definition has a .wfm extension.

   The message definition opens in the Message Definition editor.

4. Select the Message Details tab.
5. In the Message Definition section, select the container or field you want to work with.
6. Do one of the following:

   Option	Action
   To enter a delimiter value for a container	In the Container Properties section, expand the Termination Type property, select its Delimiter Value subproperty, and click the ellipsis .
   To enter a tag value for a field	In the Field Properties section, expand the Termination Type property, select its Delimiter Value subproperty, and click the ellipsis .

   The Value and Type Settings dialog box appears.
7. Choose one of the following from the Type menu:

   Option	Action
   To enter the delimiter value as a character string	Select String, for example ;;.
   To enter the tag value in hexadecimal notation	Select Binary, for example, 3b3b.

8. In the Enter delimiter value field, enter the literal tag that identifies the field or container.

   For example, ;; or 3b3b.

9. Click OK.

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