Create a mapping template from a mapping XML.

Creates a mapping template from a PowerCenter mapping XML file. Use this option if you have exported a PowerCenter mapping that you want to use as a basis for a mapping template.

Validate a mapping template.

Verifies the validity of a mapping template.

Publish a mapping template.

Publishes a mapping template or a mapping template drawing file to create a mapping template XML file and mapping template parameter file.

Arrange objects in the drawing window.

Arranges the mapping objects on the drawing window in the best way to show the mapping objects and their links clearly and logically.

Show all parameters.

Displays the mapping template parameters in a mapping template. You can configure each mapping template parameter to control how you enter values in the Import Mapping Template Wizard. The mapping template parameter names are enclosed by dollar signs, such as $

ParameterName

$.

Declare mapping parameters and variables.

Declares mapping parameters and variables. Use mapping parameters and variables to make mappings more flexible. You can define a value for the mapping parameter or variable before you run the session in a PowerCenter client. Mapping parameter and variable names start with two dollar signs, such as $$

ParameterName.