Creating a File Dependency

Job dependencies mean that jobs depend on the status (such as Completed Normally) of other jobs to run. Using file dependencies, you can have jobs depend on the availability and status of files as a condition of execution. File dependencies are set up using the File Dependency dialog which is accessible when you create or edit a job definition.

In this chapter, we will create a job (EDI_Download) that is dependent on the existence of the EDI_File.txt file.

To properly complete this exercise, you need to have a solid understanding of these concepts:

• How to add and create a new job definition.

• How to navigate to and between the Jobs pane and the Job Activity pane.

The chapter describes how to:

• Create a job with a file dependency.

• Create a file to satisfy the dependency.

To complete the exercises in this tutorial, you need to:

• Install Tidal Automation in the TA default directory (or the examples in this tutorial will not work properly).

• Select the Super User option in your User definition.

• Configure a default agent.

• Create and have available the work day calendar.