Input and output cards

A map defines how to generate data objects of a certain type. A map contains input and output cards that transform data content from source formats to target formats. This data transformation occurs according to mapping rules on the data objects in the output card in the map.

Input and output cards represent data objects. Each card represents one data object, which is defined as a particular type. There are two types of map cards: input cards and output cards.

  • An input card contains the complete definition of an input for the map including information such as source identification, retrieval specifics, and the behavior that should occur during processing.
  • An output card contains the complete definition of an output for the map including information such as target identification, destination specifics, and the behavior that should occur during processing.

Each input of data and each output of data requires content definition settings. The content of each card is specified as a type in a schema.