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The Central Transformation operation converts structured
text and overlay text to acceptable formatted data. The resultant
data can then be used with the Central Merge operation. The Central
Transformation operation converts data created in ASCII format,
including fixed length, character-delimited, overlay, XML, and Central-proprietary
field-nominated format. It converts such data to XML or field-nominated
format.
This operation also provides a scripting capability that you
can use to modify an existing data file. Here are some applications
for this scripting capability:
Modify the data into a format that you can merge with
a form design.
Transform existing data, such as dates, from MM-DD-YYYY to
DD-MM-YYYY format.
In addition to the primary input parameters
(data file and TDF file), this operation accepts a string representing
command-line options that are passed to the Central JFTRANS command.
The
Central Transformation operation runs the Central JFTRANS command (Central
Transformation Agent). This operation uses the jfmerge.ini file
in the same way that Central Pro uses it.
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