Parameterization
You can parameterize the connection, objects, and the advanced runtime properties in mappings.
Consider the following rules and guidelines when you use parameterization:
- General guidelines
- - When you create a mapping with a parameterized target that you want to create at runtime, set the target field mapping to automatic.
- - You cannot parameterize the field mapping.
- Mappings
- When you use input parameters, specify the parameter name in the following format:
- - When you use input parameters, specify the parameter name in the following format:
- ▪ Format in a mapping task: $name$
- ▪ Format in a parameter file: $name
- - When you use in-out parameters, specify the parameter name in the following format in a mapping task or a parameter file: $$name.