After you define a map, you may need to modify its properties, move another map into the workspace, or copy to another project or directory.
Selecting a map
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In the ECRTP/TP window, select File > Map > Select.
In the Projects window, expand the Project Tree where the map resides, right-click the map and choose Select from the submenu.
Selecting a map makes the map active in the workspace. The status bar on the main ECRTP/TP window displays the name, project, and other information about the map.
Modifying the properties of an existing map
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In the ECRTP/TP window, select File > Map > Select.
In the Projects window, expand the Project Tree where the map resides, right-click the map and choose Properties from the submenu.
Change the properties of the map as appropriate.
Copying a map from the Projects window
Copying a map allows you to reuse a map other projects or copy the map to another directory. Use this method to copy maps not currently in the workspace.
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In the ECRTP/TP window, select File > Map > Select.
In the Projects window, expand the Project Tree where the map resides, and click the map you want to copy.
Click Options > Map Copy.
When the Copy Map dialog appears, Project and Map names reflect the current map.
In the Trading Partner Option group, decide whether you want to include or exclude the Trading Partner Tables.
Choose the appropriate option in the Map Copy Direction group. Additional text boxes let you specify where you want the copy to reside.
Choose this option |
To do this… |
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This Map to Map |
Copy the properties of this map to another map. In the Copy Map To group, click the Browse button next to the Map Name box, choose the appropriate Project Name and Map Name from the dialog box. |
This Map from Map |
Move the properties of another map into this map. In the Copy Map From group, click the Browse button next to the Map Name box, choose the appropriate Project Name and Map Name from the dialog box. |
This Map to Directory |
Copy this map to a new directory. In the Copy Map To box, click the Browse button, then choose the destination directory. |
This Map from Directory |
Moves the properties of a map in another directory into this map. In the Copy Map From box, click the browse button, then choose the directory where the map resides. If you want to define a new map based on the copy, click Create This Map Definition from Directory Copy. |
Copying a map from the workspace
Copying a map lets you reuse maps in other projects or copy maps to another directory. Use the following instructions to copy the map that is currently in the workspace.
With a map in the workspace, select Utility > Map Copy.
When the Copy Map dialog appears, Project and Map names reflect the current map.
In the Trading Partner Option group, decide whether you want to include or exclude the Trading Partner Tables.
Choose the appropriate option in the Map Copy Direction group. Additional text boxes let you specify the where you want the copy to reside.
Choose this option |
To do this… |
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This Map to Map |
Copy the properties of this map to another map. In the Copy Map To group, click the Browse button next to the Map Name box, choose the appropriate Project Name and Map Name from the dialog box. |
This Map from Map |
Move the properties of another map into this map. In the Copy Map From group, click the Browse button next to the Map Name box, choose the appropriate Project Name and Map Name from the dialog box. |
This Map to Director |
Copy this map to a new directory. In the Copy Map To box, click the Browse button, then choose the destination directory. |
This Map from Directory |
Moves the properties of a map in another directory into this map. In the Copy Map From box, click the browse button, then choose the directory where the map resides. If you want to define a new map based on the copy, click Create This Map Definition from Directory Copy. |
Deleting a map
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In the ECRTP/TP window, select File > Map > Select.
In the Project Window, expand the Project Tree where the map resides, right-click the map and choose Delete from the submenu.
