what is the use of using mapping table/ apply map instead of using joins

[sr_qlikview]

what is the use of using mapping table/ apply map instead of using joins.Can some one explain me with simple example. thank you.

[#2]

Hi sr

You are correct that the result would be the same as performing a join, then deleting the joining table. However mapping works a lot quicker in the script (and looks neater too!)

see here for further explanation and example:

http://community.qlik.com/message/198010

Regards,

Erica