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“Flat file” is a generic term for text file formats such as comma separated value (CSV), tab delimited, fixed width, etc. Flat file formats are supported by a wide array of legacy systems and popular enterprise applications because they can be used as an interoperable format for exchanging information between different applications, including databases. Flat file formats have proven invaluable for allowing users of disparate tools to share information. However, though they are supported by many applications, flat files generally require additional processing to be integrated seamlessly with common data formats such as XML and EDI.
MapForce enables you to integrate flat file data with other common data formats, with support for mapping flat files to and from any combination of XML, database, EDI, and Web services data. You simply drag connecting lines to map between corresponding elements in your flat files and the other data format(s) you’re integrating. Then, MapForce executes the transformation so you can view and save the result. Or, to automate the conversion, MapForce generates Java, C++, or C# program code to transform data from the source(s) to conform to the target data model.
In addition to the XML and flat file conversion capabilities of MapForce for data integration, Altova XMLSpy® 2008 contains powerful data exchange functions that allow you to easily convert back and forth between text files and XML for XML and Web services application development.
The products listed above for working with flat files in harmony with other common data formats are available individually or as part of the Altova® MissionKit™ 2008. Get up to 8 software tools for the price of 2 with the Altova® MissionKit™ 2008! The MissionKit bundles Altova's intelligent application development and data management tools to meet the needs of software architects and XML developers.
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