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Aayu Technologies LLC has recently released EDI Generator 1.4.3. This release introduces support for inbox and outbox operations via EDI Generator REST API, to further support the automations for EDI Generator users. Furthermore, the release introduces new usage tracking capabilities with a message usage alerts feature that provides better visibility and control over message volume. It also includes a publicly accessible EDI validator, allowing users to upload and validate EDI files without requiring access to the EDI Generator application.
In addition, several improvements have been made to the EDI editing and validation experience, including enhanced validation error displays, informational tooltips, and automatic calculations, resulting in a more intuitive and efficient user experience.
REST API Support for Inbox/Outbox Message operations
EDI Generator 1.4.3 introduces REST API support for Inbox and Outbox message operations, enabling integration and automation of message processing workflows. Now EDI Generator users can access, manage, and process EDI messages without manual intervention, making it easier to build automated pipelines and integrate with downstream systems. By exposing key message operations through secure and scalable APIs, this enhancement significantly improves flexibility and supports enterprise-grade automation use cases.
Supported Operations:
- List messages (with filtering)
- Retrieve message metadata
- Mark the message as “API Read/Unread”
- Retrieve raw EDI payload
- Retrieve converted JSON payload
- Delete a message
- Bulk deletion of multiple messages
Message Usage Alerts
EDI Generator 1.4.3 introduces Message Usage Alerts, enabling users to monitor and manage their monthly message consumption more effectively. With this feature, users can configure automated email notifications that are triggered when message usage exceeds defined thresholds of their subscription limit. Up to five customizable thresholds can be set, and notifications include detailed insights such as the current usage, total allowed messages, and a projected month-end usage estimate based on current trends. This allows users to proactively track their consumption patterns and make informed decisions regarding plan upgrades before exceeding their quota. The feature is available for paid tenants and can be easily configured from the subscription section within the administration panel.
Public EDI Validator
EDI Generator 1.4.3 introduces a publicly accessible EDI Validator, allowing users to validate EDI files without requiring login access to the application. Accessible via Free X12 EDI Validator, users can upload or paste EDI payloads, select the appropriate X12 version and transaction type, and perform syntax validation against standard EDI definitions. The validator also supports configurable segment and element separators and includes envelope-level validations for more comprehensive checks. This feature provides a convenient way for anyone to quickly verify EDI documents and troubleshoot issues in any X12 standard EDI document.
EDI Editor Enhancements
The new release also introduces several enhancements to the EDI editor and validation experience, improving usability and efficiency when working with complex EDI documents. Validation messages have been simplified and made more user-friendly, making it easier to understand and resolve issues quickly. Additionally, informational tooltips are now available within the editor to assist users when searching and navigating within segments. For documents containing multiple EDI transactions, the validation results now include the transaction ID alongside each error, enabling users to easily identify and locate issues when validating multiple EDI files. Moreover, the editor now has enhanced support for automatic calculations for selected segments, along with bug fixes to existing logic, reducing manual effort and minimizing errors during data entry.
Conclusion
EDI Generator 1.4.3 delivers meaningful improvements in usability and overall user experience. The new REST API endpoints for inbox and outbox messages provide a scalable and robust automation solution, enabling users to further streamline and enhance their message processing workflows. With the introduction of message usage alerts, users gain better control over their message consumption and subscription planning. Enhancements to the EDI editor and validation engine further streamline document creation and troubleshooting through improved error messaging, tooltips, and automatic calculations. Together, these updates make EDI Generator more efficient, user-friendly, and better equipped to handle evolving integration and validation needs.
