Mapping Outputs

When you map outputs, you are mapping from the activity (parameters) to the orchestration (variables).  

To create a map between output parameters and variables:

Procedure

  1. Open or create an orchestration.
  2. If the activity is mapping variables that conform to a particular XML Schema or DTD upload the XML Schema or DTD file into your project.
  3. Click the activity in the orchestration that contains the Map Outputs task in the Checklist.
  4. Select the Map Outputs task from the Checklist.
  5. If not already selected, click Design. The Mapping Editor is displayed and the output parameters of the activity show in the To Activity pane.
  6. Add output variables to the To Orchestration pane:
    • To add existing variables to the To Orchestration pane or create new variables, click Select Outputs....
    • To create new variables and to automatically map those variables in the To Orchestration pane, click Copy.
  7. Drag a source node from the From Activity pane to a destination node of an input parameter listed in the To Orchestration pane. If the mapping is valid, a link (line) is displayed from the source node to the destination node, indicating that a mapping rule has been established. Repeat this step until all the required nodes have been mapped. In general, it is not a requirement that you map all the outputs from an activity.
    Note: You can find a node in a source or destination schema using the Find dialog box.
  8. Optional: Assign Function(s) to a Mapping Rule.
  9. If possible, test your mappings to ensure that the output is what you expect.
    Note: You can replace a variable used in the map without changing the links of the map. For more information, see Replacing a Variable used in a Map.