Use one of the following methods to create a mapping template:
Create a mapping template manually
. Use the Informatica Stencil to create a mapping template.
Import a mapping template from a PowerCenter mapping.
If you have a mapping that you want to use as a basis for the mapping template, export the mapping to an XML file from PowerCenter. Next, import the mapping XML file into Mapping Architect for Visio to create a mapping template.
After you create a mapping template, you can save and publish the mapping template to create the mapping template files.