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  1. Preface
  2. Understanding Mapping Architect for Visio
  3. Mapping Templates
  4. Mapping Objects
  5. Mapping Template Rules
  6. Using the Import Mapping Template Wizard
  7. Using the mapgen Command Line Program
  8. Using Informatica Mapping Templates
  9. Appendix A: Glossary

Mapping Architect for Visio Guide

Mapping Architect for Visio Guide

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Mapping Objects Overview

Mapping Objects Overview

Use mapping objects from the Informatica Stencil to create mapping templates. The Informatica Stencil includes the following mapping objects:
  • Source definition.
    Represents the source.
  • Target definition.
    Represents the target.
  • PowerExchange® source definition.
     Represents the PowerExchange source.
  • PowerExchange target definition.
     Represents the PowerExchange target.
  • Link.
    Connects sources, targets, and transformations, and specifies the rules for data movement.
  • Mapplet.
    Represents a mapplet.
  • Transformations.
    Represents PowerCenter transformation objects that perform different types of data transformation. You can add the following transformations to a mapping template:
    • Aggregator
    • Custom
    • Application Source Qualifier
    • Custom Transformation
    • Expression
    • Filter
    • Joiner
    • Lookup
    • Pipeline Normalizer
    • Rank
    • Router
    • Sequence Generator
    • Sorter
    • Source Qualifier
    • Stored Procedure
    • Transaction Control
    • Union
    • Update Strategy
    The Informatica Stencil does not include mapping objects for all transformations.
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