How to set a non-printable character as a Segment Delimiter in the X12 protocol?

How to set a non-printable character as a Segment Delimiter in the X12 protocol?

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Description

Description:
When using the X12 protocol, there are instance where a non-printable character (such as CR or LF) will need to be used as a character because of the use of a printable character (such as an apostrophe (') or karet (^) in the main data fields.  How to configure this in BusinessConnect?

Issue/Introduction

How to set a non-printable character as a Segment Delimiter in the X12 protocol?

Environment

BusinessConnect EDI Protocol 6.5.X and aboveAll platforms

Resolution

You can place the hex equivalent of the non-printable character in the Segment Terminator field under the Delimiters tab for the trading partner X12 properties. For example, you can use the value "0x0d" for a Carriage Return character, and "0x0a" for a Line Feed character.

Additional Information

BusinessConnect EDI Protocol X12 User's Guide