Retrieving Files from Vendors by Browsing
To retrieve invoice files by browsing a local area network, you will need access to the portion of the network containing the file and the name of the file. Contact the network administrator and/or the vendor to obtain access and the file name.
To retrieve files from a vendor by browsing a local area network:
- Choose Import Invoices from the Function list.
The Import tab displays. Note that the status bar at the bottom of the screen displays the number of invoices and items to accept and the total number that the system can accommodate. Check the remaining capacity of your system before retrieving files.
- Choose Get Shipment.
- Select a type of file to retrieve.
- To insert a vendor code in the file, enter a vendor code in the Vendor text box. If you are retrieving an EDIFACT file, you must enter a vendor code before continuing.
- Choose Browse.
The Receive dialog allows you to browse for the file.
- Choose a directory from the Look in drop-down menu.
- Enter the file name in the File Name text box.
- Choose Open.
The file appears in the list of shipments on the Import tab.
EDIFACT Invoicing
When you retrieve a EDIFACT invoice file, Sierra takes you directly to the Accept/Reject tab after you open the file.