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Electronic FundsTransfer tabUse this tab to manage the EFT file formats.Generally, if the options Title is blank, then that data element is not included inthe file format.SelectBy checking a file format, then it becomes available for selection in VendorBanking Entry and Company Paying Account. A non-US-ACH file formatcannot be selected unless there is a corresponding Crystal Report file format.Non-US-ACH file format report files are named “DD-“ + File Format ID. Thestatus bar will show the status of the file format report. These report files arelocated in the Solomon main folder.Format IDUnique identifier for this file format. US-ACH is used for the standard USNACHA file format.DescriptionDescription of the file format.Next File IDMany EFT file formats use a File Identifier (File ID). For non-US formats, thenthis value is incremented for every file “Kept” in EFT processing. This is thesequential number of the file. For US-ACH, this field is not used – as the usageis slightly different – the File ID is the sequential file ID for one date – thisneeds to be shared with the PR module’s direct deposit function. It is possibleto send a PR Direct Deposit file and an AP EFT file in the same day andtherefore they need to be aware of each other. These numbers are maintained inthe DDSystem.ini file – either located in the PR or APEFT folder.Next Sequence NumberMany EFT file formats use a Sequence Number. For US-ACH the nextsequence number is maintained for each individual date. This is maintained inthe DDSystem.ini file (see above).Record LengthThe number of characters in one record of the EFT file. This is used to formatthe record length.Last Effective DateThe effective date of the last EFT “Kept” in EFT processing.Block fill fileWhen checked, this file format should include this as an option in CompanyPaying Accounts.CR/LF end recordsWhen checked, this file format should include this as an option in CompanyPaying Accounts.Include Company DebitWhen checked, this file format should include this as an option in CompanyPaying Accounts.28 • Reference – AP EFT A/P Electronic Funds Transfer w/ Positive Pay