Data Transformation Engine Design Studio Tutorial

Chapter 3 - Modifying the Mail.mms Map Source File Executable and Functional Maps
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The output of the functional map is the single data object to be generated.
♦ The output argument of the functional map is the data object that represents a
single label, the Label group type.
To enter the map rule to call the functional map
1 On the ContactFile input card, locate the Contact group type.
This is the data object that represents the single contact.
Tip Expand the ContactFile group type to see the nested Contact group
type.
2 On the output card, position the cursor in the rule cell corresponding to the
Label group type.
This is the data object that represents a single label.
3 Enter the required equal sign (=) and F_MakeLabels (the name of the
functional map to be generated) and open and close parentheses
().
F_MakeLabels is a practical name that identifies the map as a functional map
(the use of the F_ prefix) and describes the purpose (to make labels).
The text appears in the Rule Bar.
By default, color-coding is enabled for the Rule Bar. When color-coding is
enabled, each element of a map rule has a different color. Elements of map rules
include:
♦ Syntax
♦ Type Name
♦ Map Name
♦ Literal
♦ Number
♦ Reserved (Words and Symbols)
♦ Comment
4 From the #1 Contact File input card, drag the Contact group type to the
Rule Bar between the parentheses.