Integrations

Create an Integration

Create a new integration and define its behaviors and capabilities.

  1. Choose the search icon (ALT+Q), enter Integrations, and then choose the related link.
  2. Select New.
  3. Hover over a field to read a short description.
  4. Define the basic settings for how the integration should work:
    1. Select Integration Type.
    2. Select or create a Communication Method.
  5. Proceed to fill the fields as necessary.
Note

The settings that have been set automatically only need to be changed if necessary. Hover over a field to read a short description.

Integration Types

Type Description
Transfer Data Transfers data from one place to another. The data is imported via one Communication Method and are exported to another.
Function This integration is used for calling a function, specified by a Communication Method.
Sample Integration Useful for testing and demo purposes.
Export Data Synchronize data from one company to another for centralized master data or just export data via a communication method.
Import G/L Entries Manage configurable imports to be posted in the general ledger entries.
Import FA Entries Configurable imports to be posted in the fixed assets ledger entries.
Import SIE (SweBase) Import of SIE files to be created in the general journal set up on the SIE Import List page. This integration type can only be used if the SweBase app is installed.
Import Reconciliation (SweBase) Import of bank files to be created in the journal set up on the Bank file type setup page. This integration type can only be used if the SweBase app is installed.
Note

The Integration Types Import SIE (SweBase) and Import Reconciliation (SweBase) uses SweBase functionality to parse and validate the files. One of the upsides of using Spider to import these files through the integration queue is that it allows you to import multiple files (in one action) when you have specified a communication method for your integration (instead of selecting each file manually).

Tip

The reports "Import to Integration Queue", "Process Integration Queue" and "Import to Integration Queue and Process" allows users to import and process records in the integration queue. These reports can be Enqueued in Eagle to import and process records in the integration queue for multiple companies in the same or in other environments and tenants. Find details for the reports and learn How To Set Up Functions for Apps in Eagle.

Note

Eagle enables service providers such as service centers, service agencies and accounting firms to work centrally and manage all the service recipients from one view. Spider makes your Business Central the spider in the web of all your integrations and enables you to manage configurable integrations and master data across multiple companies, environments and tenants. By using both Spider and Eagle it is possible to manage integrations, master data and work centrally.

Create a Communication Method

Create a new communication method and define the behaviors and abilities of how the integration should communicate. It is, for example, possible to specify S/Ftp, Ftp, Azure File Storage, Azure Blob Storage and SharePoint Online. Find more information in How To Set Up Communication Methods.

  1. Choose the search icon (ALT+Q), enter Communication Methods, and then choose the related link.
  2. Select New.
  3. Enter a Code and select a Type.
  4. Change the Description if necessary.
  5. Select the Edit action.
  6. Hover over a field to read a short description and proceed to fill the fields as necessary.
Tip

There is a guide for setting up Master Data Sync which can be used for configuring an integration and a communication method (including credentials) for synchronizing data to other companies.

See Also

How To
External Systems
Integration Queue
Web Services
"IQ Main" codeunit
Extend Integration Queue