Creating data transformations using PF Mapper

Home Expertise Training Creating data transformations using PF Mapper

This two day course will cover the preparation of transformation maps within the PathFinder Mapper product. Customers who already have a working knowledge of EDI and Data structures will get the most benefit from the course.

The course aims to equip attendees with the knowledge required to create, edit and test maps and templates using PathFinder Mapper.

The PathFinder Mapper training course includes:

PathFinder translator components
Brief review of file syntaxes (flat, delimited, XML) (If further information is required in this area, please see our course on EDI and data structures)
What is a map?
Templates (creation, editing, properties, importing/exporting)
Creating a map
Map documentation and version control
Simple mapping instructions (1-to-1, constants)
Finding, editing, and deleting mapping instructions
Local (Unit) testing of a map
Conditions in mapping instructions
Use of variables and system functions in mapping
Use of local and global lookup lists in mapping
Macros
Envelope mapping and OCL record in mapping
Exchanging maps with the PathFinder Server
Full testing of maps on PathFinder Server
Practical exercises in stages

Explore our products and services or contact us for more information

Orion was chosen as the EDI system supplier for these projects as PathFinder provides all the connectivity required to communicate with our suppliers and customers with all the required EDI formats - out of the box. Orion have also listened to us and incorporated our requirements into subsequent releases of the PathFinder product.

The Orion team at all stages of the decision making, development and deployment of the PathFinder product instilled us with the necessary confidence that they knew their subject matter and were able to help guide and advise us to make the correct strategic decisions.

Darren Yull, Director – Integration and Web Services, Exertis UK & Ireland