This topic applies only to the IBM Business Process Manager Advanced configuration.

Mapping interfaces (deprecated)

An interface provides the means to interact with a component. It is independent of the internal implementation of the component. In IBM® Integration Designer, you can use the interface map editor to resolve and reconcile the differences between the interfaces of interacting components.

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Note: Interface maps are deprecated. Support for interface maps may be removed in a future release. Use a mediation flow to map between interfaces. See Building mediation flows for ESB logic for more information.

The following topics provide the conceptual information about and step-by-step instructions for mapping interfaces:

  • Interface maps (deprecated)
    Interface maps are created in the interface map editor to resolve and reconcile differences between the interfaces of interacting components.
  • Interface map editor
    With the interface map editor, you can build and edit interface maps in a graphical mode.
  • Operation mappings
    Each operation mapping maps one operation in the source interface to one operation in the target interface.
  • Parameter mappings
    Parameter mappings map parameters in the source operation to parameters in the target operation.
  • Creating interface maps
    Using the interface map editor, you can establish correspondence between the operations and parameters of interfaces, thereby permitting the exchange of data between them, by creating interface maps.
  • Hints and tips for the interface map editor
    This topic provides troubleshooting tips and other helpful information to consider when using the interface map editor.
Parent topic: Creating and mapping interfaces