EDI File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
Primary use Business Data Exchange
Standard Organizations UN/EDIFACT, ANSI X12, TRADACOMS
File Extension .edi
MIME Type application/EDI-X12, application/EDIFACT
Data Format Text
Character Encoding ASCII, ISO 8859-1
Segment Terminator ' (apostrophe)
Element Separator *
Sub-element Separator :
Release Indicator ?
Repetition Separator ^
Segment Tag Identifier Length 2-3 characters
Compression supported No
Security Supports encryption and authentication measures
Advantage Standardized format allowing for data interchange between different systems and industries
Disadvantage Complex setup and maintenance for proper integration
Usage Widely used in supply chain, healthcare, finance, logistics
Version Control Managed by standard organizations with regular updates
Customizability High, with the possibility to define custom segments and elements
Integration Requires EDI software or service provider for translation and communication
File Example INVOIC, ORDERS, DESADV, and more