The IBM WebSphere Business Integration Data Handler for RosettaNet Implementation Framework (RNIF) over TPI, called the TPI-RNIF data handler facilitates the exchange of RosettaNet documents with trading partners when using the Trading Partner Interchange (TPI) server. The data handler creates and parses XML messages specific to TPI server requirements.
This appendix assumes that the reader is familiar with the basic terminology and functionality associated with the Trading Partner Interchange product (TPI), the RosettaNet Implementation Framework (RNIF), the IBM WebSphere Adapter for TPI, and the IBM WebSphere Business Integration Data Handler for XML. For further information about these products and standards, please see the following:
A number of the examples provided in this appendix use the Chemical Industry Data Exchange (CDIX) format. This format is a specialized usage of RosettaNet that has been implemented extensively with the IBM WebSphere Adapter for TPI.