Data Transformation Engine Map Designer Reference Guide

Map Designer Reference Guide
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Chapter 2 - Map Designer Basics
This chapter introduces the Map Designer file structures, and provides information
about working with the graphical user interface.
File Name Extensions in the Map Designer
The following is a list of the file name extensions used in the Map Designer:
Extension File type
.bak Map source backup
.fnl Master work file
.Ixx Input work
.log Audit log
.mopt Map source options file
.mmc Compiled map
.mme Map build analysis results
.mms Map source
.mtr Trace
.omm Backup of a 1.4.x map source
.Oxx Output work
.tmp Temporary map work files
Note Zero-byte temporary map work files may not be deleted if the Map Designer
application is not gracefully disconnected.
Starting the Map Designer
The installation program adds an entry for the Map Designer to the Mercator
program folder. For a default installation, from the Windows Start menu, choose
Programs > Mercator > Mercator Design Studio > Map Designer. The