EDI Library
Based on leading EDI-INT protocols for secure EDI communications (AS2, SFTP, OFTP, RosettaNet, MLLP, etc.), the IPWorks EDI library contains components that facilitate secure EDI messaging.
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EDI Transfer Using Industry Standard Protocols
IPWorks EDI includes software components for e-business communications, through all leading Internet standards for secure EDI transmissions. The components facilitate the integration of secure and reliable messaging and provide significant cost savings by leveraging the Internet as a ubiquitous network instead of traditional EDI VANs.
IPWorks EDI contains components for all major protocols (AS2, AS4, MLLP and more). Every component includes detailed logging capability and the latest in encryption/cryptography standards.
Full E-Business Suite
All major protocols for secure EDI-INT are supported including AS1, AS2, AS3, AS4, OFTP, FTPS, RNIF 2.0, and NAESB/GISB.
eBusinessReady™ Certified
Successfully completed interoperability certification with all other Drummond / DGI (UCC) AS2 & AS4 certified products.
Uniform & Extensible Design
Very easy to use, with a uniform, intuitive, and extensible design. Common component interfaces across platforms and technologies.
Fully Integrated Components
Native software components for any supported development technology - with no dependencies on external libraries.
Blazing Fast Performance
Based on an optimized asynchronous socket architecture that has been actively refined for over three decades.
Outstanding Technical Support
Backed by an expert team of support professionals. Free Email Support for everyone. Premium Support also available for a fee.
Online Resources
- Getting Started Guides:
- AS2
- AS4
- Oracle Case Study
- Extedo Case Study
- Online Documentation
- Knowledge Base
- Software License
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Product Features
IPWorks EDI provides the utmost in flexibility for developers and businesses interested in enabling their software systems with Internet EDI capabilities, resulting in better and faster system integration, lower cost, and better overall ROI.
- eBusinessReady™ certified AS2 communications.
- Supports the full range of AS1, AS2, AS3, and AS4 security features including signing, S/MIME encryption, digital certificates, and MDN-based receipts.
- Odette File Transfer client integration (v1.1 - 1.4, V2).
- Transfer files to and from SFTP and FTP/S servers. Supports TLS, SSH, Digital Certificates, and advanced proxy/firewall settings.
- A complete unified framework with a common, easy-to-learn object model and simplified interfaces that enable you to do more.
- NAESB / GISB Components with support for North American Energy Standards communications (EDM) protocol.
- MLLP Client and Server for HL7 document transfer.
- Fully customizable components, designed to easily integrate with existing systems.
- Comprehensive AS2 client / server web application included with full source.
- Support for certificates with strong cryptographic features such as SHA2 and key sizes 2048 bits or larger.
- Components are thread-safe on critical members.
- Built-in detailed logging functionality.
- Secure data communications using up to 256-bit strong SSL encryption and digital certificates.
- Advanced Digital Certificate capabilities allow you to create, sign, and manage X.509 Digital Certificates. Become your own certificate authority.
- Fast, robust, reliable components that consume minimal resources.
- Native development components for all supported platforms and technologies.
- Rigorously tested, rock solid libraries that have undergone hundreds of thousands of hours of testing both internally by our QA team and externally through customer installations.
- Detailed reference documentation, sample applications, fully-indexed help files, and an extensive online knowledge base.
- Backed by multi-tier professional support, including free email support and enterprise-level paid support.
Supported Platforms
.NET
.NET Framework & Cross-platform Components
Based on a 100% C# codebase, with no dependencies on native code. The edition of choice for all .NET applications.
Cross-platform support for Windows, Linux, macOS, and anywhere .NET is supported. Due to OS limitations, not all features are available on all operating systems. Native libraries are also available for individual platforms.
- Fully-managed .NET components written in C#.
- Support for .NET 8, .NET 7, .NET 6, .NET 5, .NET Core 3.1, and earlier.
- Support for .NET Framework 2.0 - 4.8.
- Works with Xamarin and MAUI via .NET 6.
- .NET Standard 2.0 and 2.1 support.
- Fully asynchronous API available.
- Cross-platform support.
- Support for Windows IoT.
- Comprehensive integrated product documentation.
- Seamless integration with Visual Studio.
- Extensive sample applications written in C#.
Java
Pure Java Classes (Java/J2EE)
Pure Java Classes exposed through an intuitive API for portability across all major platforms.
- Pure Java Classes.
- Includes an extensive library of samples written in pure Java.
- J2EE version is optimized for server-side development.
- Seamless integration with popular development environments including JBuilder, Eclipse, and IntelliJ.
- Support for JDK version 1.7 and up.
C++
C++ Class Libraries (Windows / Linux / macOS)
C++ classes packaged in 32-bit & 64-bit Windows DLLs, and C++ libraries that can be compiled against many Unix flavors, including but not limited to Linux, Solaris, macOS, AIX, FreeBSD, etc. The edition of choice for C++ programming on any platform or C++ development technology.
- Windows 32-bit & 64-bit C++ class libraries (Windows DLLs).
- C++ libraries for Unix (Linux, Solaris, FreeBSD, macOS, etc.).
- Dynamic library (dylib) for macOS development using Swift & Objective-C on Intel and Apple Silicon (ARM64).
- C++ ARM Support.
- Extensive library of sample applications and comprehensive documentation.
- Seamless integration with popular development environments including Microsoft Visual C++.
- Obfuscated source code available with the Red Carpet Subscription.
macOS
XCFramework for macOS and iOS development
Modern XCFrameworks for building high performance macOS and iOS applications with blazing connectivity capabilities.
- Support for native Swift development (including Swift 5)
- XCFramework packaging for macOS, iOS, iOS simulator, and Catalyst projects
- Full support for Intel and Apple Silicon (ARM64)
- Easy integration in XCode 13+
- Simplified support for Objective-C projects
- Extensive demo applications and comprehensive documentation
Swift
XCFramework for macOS and iOS development
Modern XCFrameworks for building high performance macOS and iOS applications with blazing connectivity capabilities.
- Support for native Swift development (including Swift 5)
- XCFramework packaging for macOS, iOS, iOS simulator, and Catalyst projects
- Full support for Intel and Apple Silicon (ARM64)
- Easy integration in XCode 13+
- Extensive demo applications and comprehensive documentation
JavaScript
Pure JavaScript for Node.js, Electron and other Platforms
Pure JavaScript classes with no additional dependencies. Optimized for use in Node.js and Electron.
- Pure JavaScript classes with no dependencies.
- Support for all major Node.js versions.
- Seamless integration with Visual Studio Code.
- Optimized for performance.
- Comprehensive product documentation with extensive sample applications.
- Seamless integration with Electron.
Delphi
Delphi VCL Components
Native Delphi VCL components with no external dependencies. It features the same trustworthy components that come with other editions, available as native Delphi VCLs for real Delphi performance.
- Native Delphi VCL and FMX components.
- Extensive Delphi sample applications.
- Comprehensive integrated product documentation.
- Support for Lazarus IDE and Free Pascal.
- Support for all Delphi versions between Delphi 6 and RAD Studio 12.
- Support for Windows, Linux and macOS.
C++ Builder
C++ Builder VCL's
Native C++ Builder components, written in C++ and compiled with the C++ Builder compiler for blazing performance. The natural choice for C++ Builder programming.
- Native C++ Builder components.
- Extensive C++ Builder sample applications.
- Comprehensive integrated product documentation.
- x86 and x64 platform support.
- Support for all C++ Builder versions between C++ Builder 2009 and RAD Studio 12.
PHP
Cross-platform PHP Component Libraries
Cross-platform PHP component libraries / extensions for development on Windows, Unix, Linux, macOS, etc.
- 32-bit & 64-bit PHP libraries (Windows DLLs).
- PHP libraries for Unix (Linux, Solaris, FreeBSD, macOS, etc..).
- Support for PHP versions 5.2 through 8.3.
- Extensive library of sample applications and comprehensive documentation.
- Obfuscated source code available with the Red Carpet Subscription.
Python
Python modules (Windows / Linux / macOS)
Python modules for Windows, Linux, and macOS available for use in Python 3.
- Python modules for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- Support for Python 3.
- Comprehensive documentation.
- Easy installation using PIP.
- Extensive library of sample applications.
Qt
Qt Class Libraries (Windows / Linux / macOS)
High-performance Qt classes packaged in 32-bit & 64-bit Windows DLLs; and C++ libraries that can be compiled against Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, and more. The edition of choice for Qt development on any platform.
- 32-bit & 64-bit C++ class libraries (Windows DLLs).
- C++ Libraries for Unix (Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, etc.).
- Support for Qt 4.8, Qt 5, and Qt 6.
- Seamless integration with Qt Creator.
- Obfuscated source code available with the Red Carpet Subscription.
Linux
C++ Class Libraries (Unix / Linux)
C/C++ libraries that can be compiled against any Linux or Unix OS. The edition of choice for C++ programming on any platform or C++ development technology.
- C/C++ Libraries for Unix (Linux, Solaris, FreeBSD, macOS, etc..).
- Seamless integration with popular development environments including Microsoft Visual C++.
- Compilable source code for compilation on various Unix platforms.
- Framework for macOS & iPhone development using Swift & Objective-C (Cocoa).
- Extensive library of sample applications and comprehensive documentation.
- Obfuscated source code available with the Red Carpet Subscription.
Components for Secure EDI Communications
The following components are included in IPWorks EDI. Please note that due to platform limitations, some components may not be available in all editions.
AS1Receiver
AS1Sender
AS2ProfileMgr
AS2Receiver
AS2Sender
AS3Receiver
AS3Sender
AS4Client
AS4Server
CertMgr
FTP
GISBReceiver
GISBSender
HTMLMailer
IMAP
MLLPClient
MLLPServer
OFTPClient
OFTPServer
POP
RNIFReceiver
RNIFSender
SFTPClient
SFTPServer
SMTP
Included Samples
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IPWorks EDI includes everything needed to add Secure EDI Communications to any application - on any platform or development technology.