Maps and map source files

The tasks involved in creating and managing map files include:

• Creating map source files
• Creating maps in the map source file
• Creating input and output cards for the map
• Building compiled maps
• Running maps
• Viewing run results

A map defines how to generate a data object of a certain type or multiple independent data objects, each of a certain type. A map contains input and output cards that transform data content from source formats to destination formats according to rules contained in the map.

A map source file stores related maps and functional maps in source format.

The Extender Navigator view lists the folder and file name of one or more map source files.

You must build (compile) a map source file before you can execute it.