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File Distribution

The File Distribution request type allows you to distribute any type of file to the network DataMarts.

To compose a File Distribution request, click

  1. Click on the New Request button in the request panel
, select the File Distribution request model and request type.
  2. Select the project in which you would like to submit the request
  3. Select the File Distribution request type. 
  4. This will display the Request
Composer
  1. Creation page for the File Distribution request
. The figure to the right shows the request specific criteria for the File Distribution request type.
  1. in the project you selected

 

File Distribution Request Composer Page - Request Specific Criteria

 Files may be uploaded to a File Distribution request via your local computer or an FTP site. 

Upload a file from your local computer

Follow these steps to upload a file from your computer:

  1. In the Upload Files panel, click Select Files.
  2. Browse your computer’s folders to find the desired file(s) and click Open.
  3. The panel will display the status of the files that you are attaching. Once they have been successfully uploaded, all files attached to the request will appear below, under "Previously uploaded for this request". Click Remove to remove an uploaded file from your request. 

Upload a file from an FTP site

Follow these steps to upload a file from an FTP site.

Note

The FTP server must have an open port and you must have valid user credentials to connect to the FTP server. Contact your FTP server administrator for help.

  1. In the Upload from FTP panel, enter the following information and click Connect to connect to the FTP server.
    1. Address: the address of the FTP server. Note that this address should not include http:// or https://. 
    2. Port: contact your FTP server administrator for help in locating an open port.
    3. Login: your username for the FTP server.
    4. Password: your password for the FTP server.
  2. The SFTP File Selector dialog displays folders to the left and files to the right. Open a parent folder by clicking on it to display its child files and folders. Select your file(s) by checking the checkboxes next to each one and click Upload Selected Files to upload the file(s) to the Portal.
Warning

Ensure that the upload of each file is complete before submitting the request


File Distribution Request Composer Page - SFTP Credentials Panel

File Distribution Request Composer Page - SFTP Browser

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