Data Transformation Engine Introduction to the Design Studio

Introduction to the Design Studio
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Contents
About This Document
Related References........................................................................................... 5
Chapter 1 - Design Studio Overview
Integration Broker Products ................................................................................ 7
Client Components of the Design Studio ............................................................ 9
Theory of Operation.........................................................................................10
Chapter 2 - Integration Flow Designer
Map Components.............................................................................................12
Integration Flow Designer Interface......................................................................12
Integration Flow Designer Navigator ................................................................14
Systems and System Definition Files ................................................................17
System Components....................................................................................19
Benefits of the Integration Flow Designer..........................................................20
Chapter 3 - Type Designer
Type Designer Interface....................................................................................22
Type Tree Window......................................................................................23
Properties Window .....................................................................................23
Type Trees....................................................................................................24
Classification Hierarchy ...............................................................................24
Data Composition.......................................................................................25
Data Objects..................................................................................................25
Item Types...............................................................................................26
Group Types .............................................................................................26
Category Types.......................................................................................... 27
Components .............................................................................................28
Data File..................................................................................................30
Chapter 4 - Map Designer
Map Designer Interface .....................................................................................34
Map Designer Navigator................................................................................35
Navigator Icons.......................................................................................... 37
From Window............................................................................................38
To Window...............................................................................................39
Rule Bar ..................................................................................................40
Maps and Map Files..........................................................................................41
Input and Output Cards.....................................................................................41
Data Object Names and Card Names................................................................ 44
Components .............................................................................................46
Map Rules .....................................................................................................47
Data Evaluation .........................................................................................47
Maps............................................................................................................48
Executable Maps........................................................................................ 48
Functional Maps.........................................................................................48
Map Configuration ...........................................................................................49