Getting Started with XML Maps

This section provides introductory information about XML maps. If you're already familiar with XML map basics, the topics in the Matching XML Shapes section might be useful.

# Topics Included in This Section

How Do XML Maps Work?

Gives an overview of what XML maps look like and how you can use them to translate to and from XML.

How Do I: Add or Edit an XML Map with the Edit Maps and Interface Dialog?

Provides a step-by-step introduction to using the dialog.

Creating Reusable XML Maps

Introduces XMLMAP files, which contain standalone XML maps.

Type Support in XML Maps

Lists the Java types supported by XML maps and gives examples of how they are translated into schema types.

Related Topics

Getting Started with Script for Mapping

Handling and Shaping XML Messages with XML Maps