Learn about the Mapping Tool

MapForce is a powerful visual mapping tool with a range of features and functionality that is beyond the scope of this guide to describe. You are strongly urged to complete the relevant tutorials and refer to the supplied MapForce documentation to acquaint yourself fully with this tool.

In particular, you should:

• Complete the LANSA Composer Tutorials.

• Complete applicable on-line training modules offered by Altova.

• Complete the MapForce tutorial which can be found in the Altova MapForce User and Reference Manual.

• Read the Altova MapForce User and Reference Manual.

 

A brief outline, Overview of the Mapping Tool, has been provided to give you a quick start with this tool.

Note:  When completing the Altova on-line training modules, the MapForce tutorial or using other MapForce reference material, bear in mind the context and limitations for use of MapForce within LANSA Composer. For example, you may wish to disregard references to generating XSLT (or other languages) code since LANSA Composer uses MapForce to generate either Java code or a MapForce Server execution file for your Transformation Maps.  For more information, refer to Transformation Map Executable Files and to Supported Functionality of the Mapping Tool.