Before you begin defining authoring tool mapping, you must understand the following:
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The SmartPlant schema model and how it works. For more information, see SmartPlant Schema Overview and A Gentle Introduction to the SmartPlant Schema.
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How tool map schemas work and how they are used by the authoring tools. For more information, see Tool Map Schemas.
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The authoring tool data model for which you are defining mapping. For more information, see your authoring tool documentation.
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The delivered tool map schema and mapping for the authoring tool. For more information see Viewing Authoring Tool Mapping and rules for your authoring tool in the tool documentation.
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Distributing the modified tool map schema to every computer that requires it. See Distribute the Modified Tool Map Schema and SmartPlant Schema.