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 is now being migrated to BizTalk Server 2020.

XPath Functoids

This library includes a suite of functoids that provide XPath methods that you can use inside the 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, 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 Utility Pack

BizTalk Mapper Extensions Utility Pack is a set of libraries that includes several useful functoids to include in a map, extending BizTalk Mapper’s capabilities.

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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