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So you have an existing XSLT, and you want something to convert it to the nice graphics \”functoids\”? I think not. Most of the funtoids are supported by C# code So if you build a regular map in Biztalk, you can do right-click \”test map\” and then see the filename of the XSLT it generates. If you are used to regular XSLT it’s kind of strange to see all the C# code and follow it.
However you can create a Biztalk map, and use an external XSLT.
Just click on the mapping grid, then go to the properties window and set the \”Custom XSLT Path\”.When doing complex maps, I often do them in external XSLT.
The pretty little functoids are great for easy maps, but not so great on complex maps.I also use Stylus Studio, an xml tool with built-in XSLT debugger.
It can create sort of a GUI map of an XSLT, but often it’s too ugly to read (again depends on how complex the XSLT is). -
[quote:277426e86d]btw: do you know if it’s possible to mix external xslt map sheets with graphical map sheets?[/quote:277426e86d]
Thou shalt not mix!
However, you can use the XSLT scripting functoid. If the map is \”graphical’ to start with, and you want to add a little XSLT, code the XSLT in the Scripting Functoid. At least at our site, I find these maps are harder to maintain than all XSLT.
I like testing the XSLT in a debugger such as Stylus Studio (I think Visual Studio 2005 has an XSLT debugger also).
The thing I hate about XSLT in the scripting functoids is the tiny little windows and lack of good editor functionality.
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