8.3. Add Endpoint for Source

An endpoint is needed to identify the source file within the synchronization process.

First you must create the folder into which file system endpoints can be added.

1. Navigate to Endpoints > Providers.

2. Add the following item:

   Template

   File System Endpoints Root

   Hint

   This template is a command template. It does not prompt for the item name. The command template assigns the item name automatically.

The new endpoints folder in Content Editor.

Next you must add an endpoint to the folder.

3. Add the following item:

   Template	Text File Endpoint
   Name	City Information File

4. Set the following field values:

   Field	Value
   Path	C:\Sitecore\cities.dat
   Column Separator	,
   Column Headers in First Line	ticked

5. Save the item.

The new endpoint in Content Editor.