This is the default and most commonly used method for mapping source and target elements.
Steps to map elements using Drag and Drop approach
- Ensure that the source and target schemas are loaded and all their elements are listed under their respective nodes.
- Click a source element and drag it to the desired target element. A line is displayed, indicating the mapping between the selected source and target element.
- The graphical representation of the above mapping is displayed in the Mapping Graph Area.
Once a source and target element is mapped, the letter (M) is displayed next to each mapped source and target element. This signifies that the target element has been mapped to a source element. Refer to Table of Suffixes for details on suffixes displayed next to an element.
Similarly, drag and drop each source and target element that you want to map. The mapping between all source and target elements will be displayed.
If you have loaded multiple source and target schemas, then drag and drop the source and target elements you want to map. The mapping between these elements will be displayed.
Save the Save the mapping activity and exit the Data Mapper.
Info If you are mapping multiple source and target schema elements, then you need to assign data streams, before saving the mapping activity.
Once you have mapped source and target elements, you can view and validate the generated mapping XSL, from the Data Mapper screen. You can also view the target XML and view and validate mapping output from this screen.