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Sterling Integrator Map Editor Process

The document outlines the translation process for the Sterling Integrator Map Editor, detailing the steps for processing both the Input and Output sides of a map. For the Input side, it includes loading definitions, executing rules for each record and field, and handling group-level rules. The Output side involves verifying data, formatting fields, and writing records to the Output file, along with database entry updates.

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Sterling Integrator Map Editor Process

The document outlines the translation process for the Sterling Integrator Map Editor, detailing the steps for processing both the Input and Output sides of a map. For the Input side, it includes loading definitions, executing rules for each record and field, and handling group-level rules. The Output side involves verifying data, formatting fields, and writing records to the Output file, along with database entry updates.

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Sterling Integrator Map Editor translation Process

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These steps list the sequence of how the translator executes rules while processing
the Input side of a map.
Load the Input definition.
Read a block of data from the Input file.
If the record is the first record of a group, run On_Begin rule, if present.
Load each field within the first/next record within the current group and then
execute field level rules (for each field) in the following sequence:
Execute standard rules
Execute extended rules
At the end of the group, execute the On_End rule, if present.
Repeat steps 2 - 5 for each group in the Input file.
These steps list the sequence of how the translator executes rules while
processing the Output side of a map.

Verify whether or not data exists for the first/next record.


If the record is the first record of a group, run On_Begin rule, if present.
Load each field (via simple links) within the first/next record within the current
group and then execute field level rules (for each field) in the following
sequence:
Execute standard rules
Execute extended rules
Format data according to specified field properties on the Field Properties dialog
box. This refers to field length and field format settings (string, date/time,
numeric).
Write the record to the Output file.
At the end of the group, execute On_End rule, if present.
Repeat steps 1 - 6 for each record in the Output file.
Create or update the document entry in the database

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