The URL formatting configuration file controls the format of the URL parameters that are substituted for the **FORMATTED_URL** tag specified in the template configuration file.

The Sitemap Generator uses the settings specified in the URL formatting configuration file in conjunction with the Assembler API to produce search-engine optimized URLs. By using the same URL configuration for your Assembler application and the Sitemap Generator, you can ensure that your sitemaps generate with the links that are true to those in your application. For details, see Copying URL configuration settings from an Assembler application to the Sitemap Generator.

The URL formatting configuration file uses Spring Framework syntax. If you need further information about this format, please consult the documentation provided with the Spring Framework. The Sitemap Generator includes a sample configuration file (sitemap_generator\conf\urlconfig.xml), which is tailored for the Discover Electronics data set.