How to Create a Map without Maps

If you have XSLT code you have been using to convert instance messages, you can use that code directly instead of creating a map.

Using your XSLT code involves creating an empty map and setting its Custom XSLT Path grid property. If your XSLT code uses external .NET assemblies, you will also need to create a custom extension XML file. For information about the structure of a custom extension XML file, see Custom Extension XML (Grid Property).

To use custom XSLT code in place of a map

Create an empty BizTalk map in your project and set the source and destination schemas.

For information about creating the map and setting the schemas, see Creating Maps.
In the Grid view, click the mapper grid.

The Properties window shows the Grid properties.
In the Properties window, select Custom XSLT Path and click the ellipsis (…) button.

The Select Custom XSLT File dialog box opens.
Navigate to the file and click the Open button.

The dialog box closes and the Custom XSLT Path property is set.

Note
BizTalk Mapper supports XSLT 1.0 only. Using XSLT 2.0 in BizTalk Mapper is not supported.

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