Replacement
The replacement mapping is designed to modify special characters in field values that require alteration before they can be processed or sent. This mapping identifies the characters to be replaced and uses a separately defined replacement scheme to perform the modifications. Here's a breakdown of the attributes required to configure a replacement mapping:
Replacement Mapping Attributes
| Attribute | Required (Y/N) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| from | Y | Specifies the field name before mapping. |
| to | Y | Specifies the field name after mapping. |
| precedence | N | Defines the order of operations when applying mappings. |
| Function type | Y | Should be set to "String functions". |
| Function | Y | The type of mapping; must be set to "replacement". |
| Replacement | Y | Identifies the specific replacement definition to use. |
Replacement Definition Attributes
To define the actual replacement action, the following attributes are set within a separate replacement entity:
| Attribute | Required (Y/N) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Replace | Y | Character or string in the field value to be replaced. |
| With | Y | The character or string that will replace the original. |