Import mappings

Use this task to import mapping values into a Mapping algorithm. Imported mappings can be used to pre-populate mapping outputs or restore previously exported mappings.

Steps

1. In the left navigation pane, click Compliance > Algorithms.

2. Select the Mapping algorithm for which you want to import mappings.

3. Click Actions, and then select Import Mappings.

4. In the Import Mappings dialog:

   1. Click Select File, and choose the mapping file to import.

   2. In File Type, select the file format.

      Supported formats include CSV.

   3. If the mapping file is encrypted, enter the Passphrase used during export.

5. Click Import.

DCT imports the mappings into the selected algorithm.

CSV

A CSV mapping file can provide both mapping inputs and outputs. That is, you can determine beforehand what you want your mappings to be. The CSV file must have only two columns – input and output. The first line of the file must be the header input,output. Make sure there are no spaces or returns at the end of the last line in the file.

The following is a sample CSV mapping file.

input,output
New York,Smallville
Boston,Clarkville
San Francisco,Townville
"",Cityname
"",Citytown
"",Towneast

An input value does not have to be specified, but an output value must be specified for a line to be considered valid. Invalid lines are silently ignored.

Once a File Type is selected, choose the mapping file in the Import Mappings/Outputs field.

If providing a previously exported mapping file that has been encrypted with a passphrase, select the CSV file type, provide the unaltered encrypted file, and provide a passphrase.

When the appropriate selections have been made, click Import.

Any duplicate values provided will be silently ignored.