How to Configure Node Hierarchy Matching

When you create a link in a map, the BizTalk Mapper automatically creates compiler links to implement the link you have drawn. The Target Links property of a link controls how the BizTalk Mapper draws the compiler links. This topic provides information about how to set the target links.

The Source Links property specifies how a value is retrieved from the source node and applied to the destination node. For information about how to set source links, see How to Set the Source Links Compiler Value.

Note

This operation requires that BizTalk Mapper is running.

To set the Target Links property

1. On the map grid page, click a link to which you want to set the target links property.

2. In the Visual StudioProperties window, set the Target Links property to one of the following choices:

   • Flatten Links. The hierarchy in the source record node is flattened to the linked-to-record node in the destination schema.

     Note

     By default, the BizTalk Mapper sets the Target Links property to Flatten.

   • Match Links Top Down. Node matching is performed level-to-level from the top down.

   • Match Links Bottom Up. Node matching is performed level-to-level from the bottom up.

See Also

Node-Hierarchy Level Matching
Compiler Directives and Links
Using Links to Specify Record and Field Mappings