Roster 08 Export Transform File Using Template (.ftl)

Create a new folder under the “classes” folder of the installation files, and label the new folder templates. The default location is: C:\Program Files\<application name>\application\WEB-INF\classes
Requires access to the Task Manager in the System area in Setup. Additionally, for testing purposes be sure the Roster contains recent work code record modifications. If you are not sure whether staffing records are in their most recent state, then perform a quick test. To test, go to the Roster and give a person a Sick work code, then run the task. Remove the Sick code after your test.

The Roster 08 Export task type contains a template that automatically converts the dates to the initial agreed upon date format with Tritech. The application default date format is ISO XML compliant. To automatically convert the dates to the initial agreed upon vendor format use the Transform File Using Template (.ftl) on the Roster 08 Export task.

Task example noted below uses the Roster 08 Export task type:

Go to the Task Manager in the System area in Setup to create a new task.
Click Add.
Enter a name for this job in the General tab.
Enter a name for this task in the Task tab. Generally, the same name provided in the General tab is used here.
Select Roster 08 Export from the Task Type drop-down.
Set your From* and Through* values.
Configure the remaining fields as desired. None Selected returns all items.
Choose a Format*.
Type ros08-v2.ftl in Transform File Using Template (.ftl).
Click Save.
Return to the List view of the Task Manager. Select your “Roster 08 Export” task, and click Run. Check the Exports folder for *.bin file results.
The default location is: C:\Program Files\<application name>\integration\export.
Open exported file in notepad++ or use a similar tool to view the output.