Altova MapForce Professional Edition 2008

Altova MapForce 2008 Professional Edition is the premier data mapping tool for transforming between XML, database, and flat file formats. This award-winning visual data mapper converts data instantly or auto-generates a royalty-free application for execution of recurrent conversions. Its underlying MapForce Engine can even be used as a flexible component within your own data exchange applications. With the power to map between any combination of XML, databases, and/or flat files, Altova MapForce is the definitive tool for data integration and information leverage. Simply open information sources and targets, drop in data processing functions from the customizable libraries, and drag connecting lines between the elements you wish to associate. MapForce automatically connects matching child elements. Numerous functions come standard with MapForce (e.g., filter, concatenate, sum, average, replace, etc.), and you can even create and save your own complex data processing functions. Once a mapping is defined, you can instantly view and save the output. Furthermore, with just a click of the mouse, you can choose between XSLT 1.0, XSLT 2.0, XQuery, Java, C++, or C# and automatically generate an application to automate regular or repeated transformations. MapForce supports every major database, including IBM DB2, Microsoft Access, SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, Sybase, and any other ADO or ODBC database. It even supports mapping XML data to and from IBM DB2 9: pureXML databases. MapForce Professional Edition integrates with Microsoft Visual Studio .NET and Eclipse, so you can use its advanced functionality from within these leading IDEs. It is an indispensable tool for information architects, database administrators, application developers, and systems integrators working to programmatically integrate data in a cost-effective, standards-based way. Give your data direction! Download a free trial of Altova MapForce 2008 Professional Edition today.