Reusing a data mapping table

You can reuse a data mapping table by taking an existing table, modifying some of the column definitions, loading the new values, and saving it under a new name.

About this task

To reuse a data mapping table:

Procedure

  1. In the XML Data Configuration tree, locate and select the data mapping table you want to reuse.
  2. Double-click the data mapping table. The Data Mapping Table editor is displayed.
  3. If you want to change the name or description of the data mapping table, do so in the Description tab of the editor by clicking the appropriate input field.
  4. If you want to change the properties of the table columns:
    1. Click the Columns tab of the editor.
    2. To add a table column definition, click the Load link.
    3. To remove a table column definition, click the Unload link.
    4. To create value map to a loaded field, click the Value mapping link.
    5. To change any of the other column definitions, select the template column you want to edit, click the Modify link and make the changes.
    6. To load the new values to the table, right-click the column, and click Load.
  5. To save the changes, select File > Save As, and type a name.

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