Kicking off an IPA from a Delivered COBOL

I want to kick off an IPA from a delivered COBOL program. I tried a file watcher, but it kicked off the process before the file finished writing. I thought I could use an exit and have it kick off a service. I remember seeing information about that process, but I have not found it. Does anyone know the KBA or could outline what needs to be done?

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[View:/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-discussions-components-files/57/Process-Flow-Developer-Guide.pdf:320:240]

[View:/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-discussions-components-files/57/IPA-Services-for-Infor-Lawson-Reference-Guide.pdf:320:240]

I think these might be helpful - here is the manual that lists all the delivered services, and the Process Flow Developer guide, which has info about COBOL triggers.

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I modified AP161 to output a dummy file that a File Channel looks for and then runs a flow to move the AP161ELECTPMT file to a folder that is available to the AP Staff for MHC Document Express to print the ACH remittance forms. I have done this to other delivered Cobol programs. I have also inserted code in Cobol programs that I created using 4GL to execute a Service that I could pass values to. That involves more work.

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