File Adapter : Dynamic Target Directory

Hi EveryBody,
I have an IDOC to File Scenario in which based on some field value X in IDOC i need to send the file to Different locations under the same FTP Server.
For Example : if X = 01 then Target folder T1
X = 02 then Target folder T2.
Can somebody help me out on the same.Possibly this can be done by Dynamic Configuration.Can somebody send me some links.
Regards,
Zabiulla

Hi,
First of all I would suggest to avoid the mail communications for the query.
Its against the SDN rules.
please read [Rules of Engagement|/thread/117188 [original link is broken];.
About Solution, you need not have to go for Dynamic Target Directory
You can use the Variable substitution concept here.
In the Target directory pass the %Var1%
and use Var1 ---> payload:<fieldName>
Refer to the last part of this link to understand this better,
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/bc/bb79d6061007419a081e58cbeaaf28/content.htm
For dynamic configuration you can also refer below link
Dynamic configuration of Receiver FTP File channel
Thanks
Swarup

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