Repeat a Target Element to Map to Different Sources

You can repeat a target element in the mapper. This enables you to map different sources to the same target element. Elements defined in the target schema with the maxOccurs attribute set to a value greater than one can be repeated.

To repeat a target element to map to different sources:

1. In the target data structure, right-click the element node to repeat, and select Repeat Node. This option is only available on elements that you can repeat. Elements that can be repeated are identified by a special icon to the right of the name: .
   
   

   

   
   

   The element is repeated.

2. Expand the existing and repeated elements to see that the attributes in each element are repeated.
3. Drag appropriate source mappings to the repeated targets.

   Note:

   If you create a repeatable element in which you do not do any mapping, click Close, and apply your changes when prompted, the empty element is not saved.