Theory of operation

You use the Type Designer and Map Designer to produce maps. A map transforms data content from source formats to target formats according to the rules you specify in the map. An executable map is stored in a source map file and built into a compiled map file. Command or Launchers run compiled maps.

The Integration Flow Designer views a map as an indivisible unit, recognizing both source and compiled maps. For design purposes, it also enables you to define placeholders, or pseudo maps, for maps that have not yet been implemented. Consider the Integration Flow Designer as one layer up from the Map Designer.