NCPDP Data Type
This data type handles the flat file format for National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) pharmacy data.
Serialization / Template Serialization / Deserialization Properties
| Name | Default Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Field Delimiter | 0x1C | Characters that delimit the fields in the message. |
| Group Delimiter | 0x1D | Characters that delimit the groups in the message. |
| Segment Delimiter | 0x1E | Characters that delimit the segments in the message. |
| Use Strict Validation | Disabled | Validates the NCPDP message against the appropriate schema. Only applicable for the Deserialization properties. |
Batch Properties
| Name | Default Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Split Batch By | JavaScript | Select the method for splitting the batch message. This option has no effect unless Process Batch is enabled in the Source Settings. The following options are available:
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| JavaScript | Enter JavaScript that splits the batch, and returns the next message. This script has access to 'reader', a Java BufferedReader, to read the incoming data stream. The script must return a string containing the next message, or a null/empty string to indicate end of input. For additional information, see JavaScript Batch Script. |