Data Transformation Engine Map Designer Reference Guide

Chapter 12 - Managing Maps Managing Maps
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Exporting a Map Source File
Exporting a map source file enables you to store map definitions in xml format in a
repository directory. The resulting xml file contains information on map settings,
card settings, and map rules.
The Map > Export command converts a map source file definition from the
internal map format to the xml document form.
To export a map source file
1 Select the map source file you would like to export.
The active map source file name appears in the title bar.
2 From the Map menu, select Export.
The Export Map(s) to an XML file dialog box appears with the active map
source filename in the File name field.
3 Click Select.
The Maps exported successfully confirmation message appears, confirming
the selected success export of the map source file.
4 Click OK.
The resulting mapname.xml file can be opened with a browser or in the Map
Designer.
XML Format for Maps and Map Rules
Map source files have two definitions:
♦ XML document form, achieved by exporting a map.
♦ Internal map source file format, achieved when a map is built and saved in the
Map Designer.
The XML open document interface is useful for:
♦ Storing and retrieving map definitions in a repository
♦ Printing map definitions
♦ Storing map definitions in (XML format) text format in version control systems
♦ Global impact analysis
♦ Converting business rules from other sources to map rules
♦ Documentation