BizTalk Mapper Extensions UtilityPack: XPath Functoids for BizTalk Server 2020

Today we will focus on another set of libraries available for BizTalk Server 2020: XPath Functoids. This library was created a few years ago by Martijn Schiedon and is part of the BizTalk Mapper Extensions UtilityPack project that now is being migrate to BizTalk Server 2020.

XPath Functoids

This library includes a suite of functoids that provides XPath methods that you can use this inside BizTalk mapper.

This project includes the following Custom Functoids:

• XPath Functoid: This functoid natively integrates custom XPath queries in the BizTalk mapper. This unique functoid which is a powerful competitor to the Scripting Functoid or a custom XSLT stylesheet and mixes exceptionally well with other functoids.
  • The functoid takes one mandatory input parameter and one optional parameter:
    • The first parameter specifies an absolute or relative XPath expression, which becomes a native part of the generated XSLT.
    • The (optional) second parameter is a link to the source tree node that becomes the (looping) context for the XPath expression.
  • This defines the current context node for the XPath expression and allows the use of relative XPath expressions.
  • Additionally, the mapper will generate a looping construct for that linked node where appropriate.
  • The functoid output can be linked to a destination schema node or serve as input to other functoids.

BizTalk Mapper Extensions UtilityPack

BizTalk Mapper Extensions UtilityPack is a set of libraries with several useful functoids to include and use it in a map, which will provide an extension of BizTalk Mapper capabilities.

Where to download?

You can download this functoid along with all the existing one on the BizTalk Mapper Extensions UtilityPack  here:

BizTalk Mapper Extensions UtilityPack
GitHub

Author: Sandro Pereira

Sandro Pereira lives in Portugal and works as a consultant at DevScope. In the past years, he has been working on implementing Integration scenarios both on-premises and cloud for various clients, each with different scenarios from a technical point of view, size, and criticality, using Microsoft Azure, Microsoft BizTalk Server and different technologies like AS2, EDI, RosettaNet, SAP, TIBCO etc. He is a regular blogger, international speaker, and technical reviewer of several BizTalk books all focused on Integration. He is also the author of the book “BizTalk Mapping Patterns & Best Practices”. He has been awarded MVP since 2011 for his contributions to the integration community. View all posts by Sandro Pereira