For each type of extract you must complete the company-specific parameters and company mapping. Company-specific parameters are specific to the Point-of-Sale company for which the extract is to be run.
Standard functionality exists that enables you to create, amend, display and delete records.
To access the GDX Company-specific parameters:
Click VOLVO UK OPERATIONS > New/Used vehicle sales extract, followed by the name of the Point-of-Sale company if you are prompted for one.
The Volvo new and used data capture form is displayed.
Select File > Parameters from the form's menu bar or click Edit parameters 
on the toolbar.
The GDX Company Specific Parameters form is displayed.
This form is displayed when you select File > Parameters from the menu bar of the Volvo new and used data capture form or click the Edit parameters toolbar button. It enables system administrators to amend company-specific parameters.
Company-specific parameters are specific to the Point-of-Sale company for which the extract is run.
Note: The Extract uses a generic file transfer record.
GDX type: GDX type, such as VOSHDC.
Description: Export description, such as Volvo Service history data capture.
Tabs:
This tab enables you to set Generic Data Extract (GDX) definitions.
Note to System Administrators: These parameters are not for a particular company. For system maintenance and security purposes, this functionality requires an access priority of 9. Information regarding priority 9 functions is usually restricted. If you require assistance, please contact Software Support.
All the fields on this tab are created automatically at time of set-up and should not be amended.
Comments: Brief comments about the purpose of the extract.
Export directory: Folder where the extract is put when run prior to transmission.
Export filename: Name of the extract file prior to transmission.
File match string: Filename the program looks for when populating the Files box in the View tab of the Volvo new and used data capture form.
Note: The Files box lists the export file only if File match string matches Export filename.
Warning: The Export filename and File match string fields should not be modified.
Format: Type of file exported. One of:
C CSV: Comma-Separated Values database export and import format.
A Ascii: American Standard Code for Information Interchange.
E Ebcidic: Extended, Binary-Coded, Decimal Interchange Code (IBM).
Export write mode: Mode in which the exported file is saved to the target computer. It determines whether the exported file is appended to any existing file or replaces it. One of:
O Overwrite: If there is already a file with the same name in the same folder on the target computer, the exported file replaces it.
A Append: If there is already a file with the same name in the same folder on the target computer, the exported file adds the new data to it, extending it.
Transfer type: Transmission record used in the generic file transfers file.
Default date flag: Not selected.
Backdata days: Not used.
Up to ten parameters, including the following:
POS Company: Point-of-Sale company the extract is to be run for.
Dealer Code: Volvo dealer code for the POS Company.
VSB Company: Vehicle stockbook company that the POS company is mapped to, and which the extract will run down.
These three fields are populated automatically on initial entry to the interface at set-up.
Locations to Include: All the locations that have to be included in the extract.
Note: When initial entry set-up is run these cannot be populated automatically, and must be populated manually prior to running the extract.
Buttons:
Cancel: Returns you to the Volvo new and used data capture form without saving any changes.
Save: Saves settings for the Point-of-Sale Company you selected, and returns you to the Volvo new and used data capture form.
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