Mini Translator
EDI X12, EDIFACT translator designed to produce human readable formats out of EDI data files. It is mini translator, EDI
standards database and report generator rolled into one. Typical translators are designed to produce or consume EDI files in order to make
other computer systems talk to each other.
Mini Translator is designed to take an EDI file and produce one of easier to read formats like CSV, Text or XML. It uses slim down
version of database with EDI standards to find names and meanings for most of EDI constants.
- Translates EDI files into flat text files, CSV with header fields, CSV crosstab or XML.
- Uses compact database with EDI information to look up number of codes and values you see in a typical EDI file, translates them into verbose text.
- Takes EDI loops and flattens them into a table format.
- Basic EDI X12 or EDIFACT translation is easy to setup. In most cases less than 5 minutes.
- Does not require complex setup for trading partners, enveloping or orchestrations.
- Program is small and easy to install. Under 10 Mbt when installed with EDI database included.
- Performs basic EDI validation.
- Application integration using .NET components (requires Developer SDK license).
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Download
Download Mini Translator Release v2.0 (4Mbt .exe file)
MiniTranslator graphical user interface, command line batch runner and Developer SDK.
Documentation
1. Beginners Guide to EDI X12 (including HIPAA). PDF file
2. Best practices for EDI setups. EDI translator - strengths and weaknesses. PDF file
3. Mini Translator Users Manual. PDF file
Download Old Version
Download Mini Translator Release v1.05 (3Mbt .exe file)
You can still download older version. We provide limited support for older version of MiniTranslator.
Output Formats
- CSV with header - comma separated value flat file with header row at the top containing field names.
- CSV - comma separated value flat file without header row.
- CSV crosstab - comma separated value flat file with field names in the first column and all data items listed from left to right.
- XML - Extensible Markup Language file with EDI definitions as XML tags and data as text inside the tags.