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# Creating a Map Chain

To create a Map Chain within Justransform, click "**+ New**" within the Map Chain Module. 

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Note: Ensure you have created Mapper Maps and Script Sections prior to creating a Map Chain.
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1. Drag & Drop a link type from the left into the Development Area

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2. Select the Map created in Mapper or Script created in Scripts. Click **Open**.

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The Map Chain Development Area has 5 columns

**Pos.:** The position of the JTScript or JTMap in the chain.

**Actions:** The Action column.

**Status:** Provides information about the validity of the JTMap or JTScript.

**Name:** Name of the JTMap or JTScript file as stored in the Resources folder.

**Type:** Tells whether the link type is JTMap or JTScript.

**Content:** Displays the location of the JTMap or JTScript within the Resources folder.

3. Select and Drag the chain links into the correct order. Position 0 is run first.
4. Execute the Map Chain using the **Execute** button.

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3. Once completed, click the **Save** icon.

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