Data Transformation Engine Map Designer Reference Guide

Chapter 3 - Map Files Maps and Map Source Files
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Creating a Map Source File
Map source files contain one or more maps. It is logical to organize your maps in
map source files according to use or purpose.
To create a map source file
1 From the File menu, choose New.
The Save As dialog box appears.
2 Specify the location of the map source file by browsing your file structure.
3 In the File name field, enter the name of the map source file.
4 Click Save.
The map source file displays in the Navigator.
Creating a Map
One or more maps are contained in map source files. The desired map source file
must be selected in the Navigator before you can create a map.
To create a map
1 Select the desired map source file in the Navigator.
2 From the Map menu, choose New.
The Create New Map dialog box appears.
3 Enter the name of the map to be created in the New map name field.