Sending HL7 Version 2.x Messages Using Trading Networks
To send HL7 version 2.x messages using
Trading Networks, when you create trading partner profiles, you define the FTP delivery method as part of the partner profile. For more information about creating profiles, see
Defining
Trading Networks Profiles and the
webMethods Trading Networks Administrator’s Guide for your release.
To define FTP as the delivery method in trading partner profiles
1. In My webMethods, go to Applications > Administration > Integration > B2B > Partner Profiles > Create Enterprise Profile.
2. On the Delivery Settings tab,click Add Delivery Method.
3. In the Delivery Method field, select FTP. Set the following values:
Field | Description |
Host | The partner's host name or IP address. For example, AcmeMedical.com. |
Port | The port number on which the partner listens for incoming requests, for example, 5555. |
Location | \ns\wm\tn\receive |
User Name | The user name that your Trading Networks system is to supply when connecting to the partner's system. This field is for a partner profile only. |
Password | The password that your Trading Networks system is to supply (along with User Name). This field is for a partner profile only. |
For information about other fields on the Add Delivery Methods screen, see the webMethods Trading Networks Administrator’s Guide for your release.
4. Select the Use as preferred protocol checkbox if you want to use FTP as your preferred method to deliver HL7 messages to your partner.
5. Click OK.