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In this tutorial we’ll discuss how to navigate and get loops and segments from a Typed Document after it’s loaded.  Once a Typed Document is created, loops and Typed Segments can be retrieved.  Data is stored in a logical structure corresponding to the implementation guides Finding Loops    Example – Getting A Loop Typed5010Document doc = new Typed5010Document(ediValidator.EDILightWeightDocument); //Get […]

In this tutorial we’ll discuss how to parse, load and validate EDI data using NodeJS.   EDIValidator is arguably one of the most important components in RDPCrystal EDI Library.  It takes two parameters, a validation rules file and an EDI file ( or string ) to validate.   The overall validation process looks like the diagram below.  

In this tutorial we’ll discuss how to parse, load and validate EDI data using C#.Net.  Any .Net compatible language can be used, for example VB.Net.   EDIValidator is arguably one of the most important components in RDPCrystal EDI Library.  It takes two parameters, a validation rules file and an EDI file ( or string ) to validate. 

In this tutorial we’ll discuss how to use Internal and External Code Lists to validate element data.  By default some EDI elements can only contain specific values.  For example element 1 of segment ISA can only contain the values 00 or 03.  These are referred to as accepted values for an element.   Accepted values of element

In this tutorial we’ll discuss How load an 4010 810 Invoice.  The source code for this article in located in the ‘Load 810 Invoice’ sample .Net project in our FREE 30 Day Download.  We’ll use the EDIValidator component.  It takes two parameters, a validation rules file and an EDI file ( or string ) to

In this tutorial we’ll discuss how to combine separate EDI data using the EDIFileJoiner component and NodeJS.  We can combine data at the Functional Group (GS) or the Transaction Header level (ST).  The basic flow is demonstrated in the diagram below.     In this example we’re going to combine two files ( read in as strings)

RDPScript is the new powerful EDI scripting language that allows you to express your business logic around EDI validation more elegantly.  It allows you to add custom validation rules in simple, natural way. In this tutorial we will demonstrate how to use RDPScript to add validation rules to an 5010 837 Professional EDI file.  We

In this tutorial we’ll discuss how to combine separate EDI files using the EDIFileJoiner component and C#.Net.  We can combine files at the Functional Group (GS) or the Transaction Header level (ST).  The basic flow is demonstrated in the diagram below. In this example we’re going to combine two files at the Transaction Header level.  This means

But John, my EDI file is perfect!  It has the proper Interchange Header, Functional Group and Transaction Header.  My ISA segment length is exactly 106 characters!  You can’t touch it.  If you split it, it’s like splitting part of me! X12 EDI files are split into smaller ones for many reasons.  For example, The EDI

In this tutorial we’ll discuss how to consume loaded EDI data using TypedDocuments and C#.Net.  Once EDI data is loaded using either EDIValidator or EDIFileLoader that data is in memory and is available for use.  One possible usage is to save it into a database.  TypedDocuments provide an object oriented view over the EDI data and enables developers to access it with

In this tutorial we’ll discuss how to create EDI data using  TypedDocuments and C#.Net.  TypedDocuments enable developers to use typed EDI objects to create data.  Instead of having to worry about arrays, indexes and strings we can create EDI data in a higher object oriented fashion. The Code Typed5010Document sampleEDIFile = new Typed5010Document(); //Or Typed4010Document // Puts the

In this tutorial we’ll discuss how generate a 999 or 997 Acknowledgement EDI using NodeJS.  After validating EDI data using the EDIValidator component acknowledgment data can be generated. EDIValidator takes two parameters, a validation rules file and the EDI data to validate.   The overall validation process looks like the diagram below.     A validation rule file

Creating EDI data is simple using the EDILightWeightDocument component. Simply create an instance, set its loops and segments, and call its generateEDIData() method. The EDILightWeightDocument structure is based on a loop hierarchy. Loops contain segments and other loops. Segments contain elements. Elements contains data and composite elements. This example creates an EDILightWeightDocument instance, set its

In this tutorial we’ll discuss how to validate Typed Documents as we’re creating them. Typed Documents allows you to create EDI documents using high level objects and an easy to understand structure.  Please read this blog if you want to learn how to use Typed Documents to create EDI files. After creating a Typed Document

RDPCrystal EDI Library can validate any type of EDI element data.   By default elements can be of the following data types ID String Date Time Numeric Real Positive Numbers ( rarely used ) Negative Numbers ( rarely used ) If an element has one of the above types then EDI Validator will output an error if the

In this tutorial we’ll discuss how to do Summary Balancing validation on EDI data. In some EDI transactions there is a top level segment that contains an element whose value represents the total amount of some kind.  For example, in an 837 Professional Health care claim transaction there is a CLM segment whose second element

Let’s discuss how the EDIValidator component works.  EDIValidator is arguably one of the most important components in RDPCrystal EDI Library.  It takes two parameters, a validation rules file and an EDI file ( or string ) to validate.      EDIValidator gets all the information it needs from validation rule files.  A validation rule file

PDF documents are used by many organizations to both display and print health care claim forms like CMS-1500 and UB-04.   Fillable PDF documents, also called PDF forms, are used to allow users the both view and edit documents before saving or printing.  PDF forms are sometimes displayed directly in internet browsers. EDI data from an

Don’t find yourself pouting, or even crying for that matter. Did you know that you can create EDI validation rules and test them at the same time?  If not, then check out the Rules Tester section of the EDI Rules Creator Studio Application This easy to use tool has saved developers thousands of hours (

Background As you know the EDIValidator component uses rules files to validate EDI data.  You can specify rather complex conditions.  For example +SegPos[322] = if ((SegPos[316:1] == “R”) or (SegPos[316:1] == “S”)) then Usage[Required] else Usage[Optional] end This rules says that segment number 322’s usage depends on whether the condition in the if statement is true.  The following example also contains else if

There are 3 easy steps for loading EDI data into a database Create the necessary database tables that will hold the EDI data Load the EDI data into memory Save the EDI data into the database tables Introduction In this post we’ll be loading a 5010 837 Professional Health Care Claim EDI file into our

You’re parsing it the hard way.  But it’s not too late to fix it! Welcome back!  By now you have the EDI basics down pat.   You know what ANSI X12 is all about, you know about segment structures, EDI envelopes, etc.  For HIPAA developers you may already be familiar with what EDI messages you’ll be

You’ve been hearing about SNIP level validation a while now however they seem foreign to you.  Let’s go over them. SNIP is the short name for WEDI SNIP (Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange Strategic National Implementation Process).  Whew! When you’re dealing with HIPAA you must make that your EDI file is created properly according to

Good is the enemy of greatThe difference between good programmers and great ones is that great programmers understand the fundamentals very, very well.  Sure reading Donald Knut is great but the books are so dense they can kill you. The same insane team of hack programmers that built RDPCrystal EDI Library and RDPScript, have compiled

EDI Parsers must be able to understand data in EDI files in order to correctly parse them.  EDI data files can look complex, however they must adhere to certain rules.  For example, EDI data is grouped into segments.  Segments contain data elements.   EDI parsers must be able to distinguish between these logical containers.  For this