Create a Convert Request

Use this task to create a Convert Request. A Convert Request is a set of specifications that determines how the convert process inserts data.

To create a Convert Request:

  1. Click File > New > Convert from the main window to open the Convert Request Editor.
  2. Specify the name of a Source File, a Control File, and a Destination Extract File.
  3. Specify a Table Map:
    • If you select Local, you must then click Tools > Edit Table Map to define a Table Map.
    • If you select Named, specify the name of an existing Table Map or specify a name and click Tools > Edit Table Map to define a new Table Map.

Alternate Path

An alternate method for opening the Convert Request Editor is to click Convert from the Actions menu in the main window. By default, the last Convert Request you edited is shown.

Your next step depends on your purpose:

  • To create a new Convert Request, click File > New from the Convert Request Editor.
  • To create a new Convert Request modeled on an existing one, open the desired Convert Request and click File > Save As from the Convert Request Editor.
  • To create and store a copy of the active Convert Request and continue editing, click File > Save Copy As from the Convert Request Editor.