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Working With Mapping Files

Mapping files control how FME converts data from the selected source format to the selected destination format. FME will read the file from the location specified in the mapping file specification you create, and then use that information to perform the translation. In most cases, customized mapping files contain further translation and transformation operations for FME to perform.

Note: Tip: To immediately start a translation, double-click the mapping file.

You can do a quick translation by selecting File > Translate, which generates the mapping file and performs the translation in one operation. Using a custom mapping file allows you to generate the mapping file and translate your files in separate operations.

What's Next?

Creating a Custom Mapping File