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Episys Connector overview

What is it?​

The Episys Connector enables OpCon to schedule and run RSJ (Remote Symitar Job) through a UNIX agent on the Episys server. RSJ is an SMA Technologies program that provides automated, error-checked execution of Symitar batch jobs for credit unions running the Episys core banking platform.

  • Use this connector when you need OpCon to control Symitar batch job execution, monitor job outcomes, and respond to errors automatically.
  • Use RSJ when you require rigorous error checking that Episys AutoBatch and ssj do not provide — RSJ stops immediately on detected errors to prevent database corruption.
  • Use the included utility programs to automate downstream processing such as ACH file validation, report retrieval, and archive management.

Windows file name length​

Some systems do not allow long file names (for example, C:\Program Files\OpConxps\). To work around this limitation, use the 8.3 file name format. In this format, the 7th character becomes a tilde followed by a 1 (for example, C:\Progra~1\OpConxps\).

FAQs​

What is RSJ? RSJ (Remote Symitar Job) is an SMA Technologies program installed on the Episys server that runs Symitar batch jobs under OpCon control. Unlike Symitar's native batch facilities, RSJ provides error checking, restart points, and report retrieval capabilities.

What is the difference between RSJ and SAJ? RSJ runs Symitar batch jobs one at a time in a single-threaded mode. SAJ (Split and Join) is a separately licensed wrapper around RSJ that supports parallel job execution using %SPLIT and %JOIN directives. SMA Technologies recommends using RSJ with multi-thread mode rather than SAJ in most cases.

What is a SYM? A SYM is a logical credit union instance within Episys. Each SYM has its own directory structure (for example, /SYM/SYM000/) and maintains its own processing dates, batch jobs, and reports.

Where is the version history for this connector? See Release notes for the full version history and change details.

Glossary​

RSJ — Remote Symitar Job. The SMA Technologies program that runs Symitar batch jobs under OpCon control, with error checking and report management.

SAJ — Split and Join. A separately licensed SMA Technologies wrapper around RSJ that supports parallel job execution.

SYM — A logical credit union instance within the Episys platform. Identified by a three-digit number (for example, SYM000).

SMA_DATES — A letter file generated by SMA_DATES.JOB that stores the current and previous processing dates for a given SYM. RSJ reads this file to correctly interpret date-based job file directives.

EDITFILE.DATA — A Symitar control file used to pass prompt responses to batch jobs. RSJ manages this file when the -E flag is used on the command line.

opcon_reports — A directory created by RSJ under each SYM to store batch output files and report links from each job run.