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Specifying Global Input Parameters in an XQuery Transformation
You can specify global inputs to the XQuery, which are subsequently available to be mapped (as values) to any compatible element in the target schema.
To specify global input parameters in an XQuery transformation
1. Click the Inputs tab (in the upper section of the editor).
2. Click Add in the toolbar, and specify the data type for the input parameter.
3. Rename the parameter as needed.
This input parameter is available in the Model panel, and you can specify it as a target value for an appropriate target element.
4. (Optional) Click the Outputs tab to view the outputs.
5. Save the transformation.