The Arisity Communicator is a Windows NT/2000/XP program that automates the process of downloading and uploading files, via Arisity's secure server, to and from the Control Center, Recruitment Center, and the Partner Center. The download process transfers data files from your designated Download Manager slot(s) to a local directory. The upload process transfers your formatted record files up to the Recruitment Center and student transcript files up to the Control Center for further processing.

The Communicator has built-in scheduling capability which allows you to set the preferences for transferring files. Also, it can be configured to launch external programs and scripts and/or transfer files to a designated FTP server to initiate pre and post- processing tasks. The Arisity Communicator data transfer report contains information about the status of transfers, the number of records transferred, and more.

Communicator can be set as a 'Service' or an 'Application' – depending on your business needs and practices for transferring data.

General Functions

• Connect Now lets you manually launch the file transfer process. You can launch this process at any time whether the Communicator is operating as a service or stand-alone application.
• Manage Service opens the Service Controller, which allows you to manage the Communicator as a service or stand-alone application.
• Preferences has the options and settings for duplicate file handling, scheduling automatic downloads and uploads; directory locations; and pre and post processing tasks.
• View Report displays the Transfer Report that shows the status of transferred files, total records count, and other details.
• Create an automatic schedule for file transfers; applicable whether the Communicator is operating as a service or application.
• Manage file transfers with an external scheduler (in the event that the Communicator's automatic scheduler is not applicable to your needs).
• Initiate pre and/or post processing tasks for transferred files; applicable whether the Communicator is operating as a service or application.
• If necessary, contact your technical person for information and other support such as system passwords, directory locations, program and script names, etc.