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 file type format for the Destination File, and the names of a Source File, a Control File, and a Destination 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.

These steps are the minimum required to create a Convert Request. After you create a request, you can run the process immediately or save the request and schedule it. Because the options to create and modify a Convert Request are similar, see Using the Convert Request Editor for details.

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: