FAQs: Data Mapping
Category | Question | Answer |
Preferences | How do I access the Preferences menu? | Click the Open icon on the Toolbar, then select Preferences. |
Output | What does the "Filter Unmapped Elements" option do? | It removes unmapped elements from the output XML. |
Output | How can I exclude specific namespace prefixes in the output XML? | Enter the prefixes in the Exclude Result Prefixes field, separated by a space. |
XSL | What XSL versions are available in Preferences? | Version 1.1, 2.0, and 3.0. |
XSL | Which XSL Transformer options are available? | Saxon and Xalan. |
XSL | When should I enable Streaming Mode? | When processing large files to avoid loading them fully into memory. |
XSL | What conditions must be met for Streaming Mode to work? | Must have a streaming-supported license, XSL Version 3.0, and Saxon as the transformer. |
XML Layout | How does the XML Layout optimization feature help? | It improves performance by processing only the root-level element initially. |
XML Layout | What is the default Tree Expand Level in XML Layout? | The default level is 3. |
Miscellaneous | How can I enable DB Query caching? | Select the Enable DB Query Caching checkbox in Miscellaneous Preferences. |
Miscellaneous | What does Enable Quick Splitting do? | It automatically sets a Splitter XPath on a selected source element. |
Miscellaneous | How many records does the Data Viewer display by default? | A maximum of 50 records. |
Miscellaneous | What is the default character set encoding in Preferences? | It is set by abpm.characterSetEncoding (e.g., UTF-8). |
XML Layout | What does "Enable types buffering" do? | It avoids reprocessing the same type of elements by buffering them. |
XML Layout | What is the default Self Recursion Level? | The default value is 0, preventing infinite recursion in XML layouts. |
Web Mapper | What does the Mapping Expression Area display? | It shows the mapping rules and functions applied to elements. |
Web Mapper | How can I save my mapping? | Click the Save icon in the Toolbar. |
Web Mapper | What does the AIMap button do? | It opens the AIMap activity for automated mapping. |
Web Mapper | What does the Debugger button do? | It helps debug errors in the mapping process. |
Web Mapper | Where can I find error notifications? | Click the Notification button in the Toolbar. |
Web Mapper | What is displayed in the Source Panel? | It shows all elements of the loaded source schemas. |
Web Mapper | What is displayed in the Destination Panel? | It shows all elements of the loaded target schemas. |
Web Mapper | What can you do in the Mapping Functions Panel? | It provides various mapping functions to map source and target elements. |
Parameters | What are Custom Methods in the Parameters Panel? | A list of user-defined methods used in mapping. |
Web Mapper | What is the purpose of the Comment Section? | Users can add comments to explain mapping functions and rules. |