Lookup alias example

In this example, a lookup alias is used to select the appropriate output connector:

•	spoolSWE – output connector used for invoices with country code SWE. This is also the default connector alternative.

•	spoolFIN – output connector used for invoices with country code FIN.

Key

The country code is used to determine which connector to select. In this example, the variable $countryCode is used as key. This is a variable created for the Event field countryCode.

Lookup table

The lookup table is called connectors.tbl. It contains two rows, where each row consists of a key value (the value of $countryCode) and an alternative associated with the key value:

SWE    spoolSWE

FIN    spoolFIN

Setting the alias

The alias is set in the Connector Selection Method dialog box.

How it works

1	The StreamServer application processes an invoice.

2	The field variable $countryCode in the current invoice equals SWE.

3	The StreamServer application finds the key value SWE and the corresponding connector alternative spoolSWE in the lookup table.

4	The connector selection alias is set to spoolSWE, and the invoice is sent to the connector spoolSWE.