---
title: "Set up the Attachment generator activity"
slug: "bc-set-up-the-attachment-generator-activity"
tags: ["BC", "BIS", "Business Central", "Business Integration Solutions", "Task"]
updated: 2026-06-25T07:55:27Z
published: 2026-06-25T09:59:17Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/bc-set-up-the-attachment-generator-activity"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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# Set up the Attachment generator activity

Use an `ATTACHMENTGENERATOR` to attach Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central reports or files to an outgoing message.

## Settings

| Field | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Type | Select a type. **Report:** attach a report. **File:** attach a file, uploaded via **Import Attachment**. |
| Name 1 | Either the report name or the file name. |
| Report Format | PDF only. Word and Excel formats are no longer supported. |
| Attachment Name | Provide an attachment name. You can add a string value to generate a unique name for each attached file, for example, date and time values, a message number, and/or a field value such as the related sales order number. |
| Custom Connector | When selected, a custom connector is used for the attachment. |
| [Connector Name2](/business-central/docs/bc-custom-report-connector) | You can use a custom connector to implement custom functionality. For more information, refer to the Software Development Kit document. |
| Generator | When a report is selected, it can run in scope of the record in the message or without. |
| Pre-Attach Process | A pre-attach extension manipulates the file or report before attaching, for example, applying stationeries or watermarks, encrypting, or signing documents. |

## Steps

1. Create a notification and insert the element `ATTACHMENTGENERATOR`.
2. On the elements line, select **Edit**.
3. In the **Attachment Generator Setup** page, fill in the fields.
4. Select **Check Configuration** to see if there are Anywhere Mobility Solutions configuration errors.
5. Select **OK**.

![Attachment Generator Setup](https://cdn.document360.io/da662430-6a41-47b1-8c7e-7e4ac37a9756/Images/Documentation/BIS_AttachmentGeneratorSetup.png)

> [!NOTE]
> **Note**
> 
> - The name can refer to a network location without uploading a file. This is limited to on-premise versions only.
> - The [Custom Report Connector](/business-central/docs/bc-custom-report-connector) is only supported in on-premise versions.
> - The stationeries option is limited to on-premise. The pre-attach process can be an alternative to bring this support to the cloud.

## Related

- [ATTACHMENTGENERATOR activity](/bc-attachmentgenerator-activity.md)
- [Extending attachment generation: overview](/bc-extending-attachment-generation-overview.md)