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# Does Astera support extraction of data from EDI files?

Yes, Astera supports the extraction as well as integration of data from EDI files. There is a dedicated section for EDI data integration in the Toolbox that includes features such as *EDI Source File*, *EDI Destination File*, *EDI Message Parser*, and *EDI Serializer.* To use these features in a Dataflow, go to *Toolbox > EDI*.

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