Business Processes and Rules: Siebel eBusiness Application Integration Volume IV > Data Mapping Using the Siebel Data Mapper > Creating Data Maps >

Creating New Data Maps

Once you determine what objects you need to map, use the Data Map form to create data maps. See Define Integration Objects.

To create a new data map

1. From the application-level menu, choose View > Site Map >Integration Administration > Data Maps.

   The Integration Object Map list appears.

2. In the Integration Object Map list, click New to create a new map.
3. Provide the necessary fields:
   • Name. Enter a name for the map you are creating.
   • Source Object Name. From the list of values, select the source integration object you want to create the data mapping for.
   • Target Object Name. From the list of values, select the target integration object into which you want the data to be transferred.
4. Click Save.

Creating Maps Using Auto-Map

Once you have created your integration object map, you can use the Auto-Map button to have the Siebel application create the necessary mappings between the underlying components. The root components are always mapped by Auto-Map, whether or not they have the same name. Once the root components are mapped, the Auto-Map recursively walks through every component and their fields to map them. If the components have the same name, the Auto-Map continues to map their fields and their children components. However, if the components have different names, the Auto-Map ignores the current components, their fields, and their children components, and moves on to map the next component. In cases where only the field names are different, the Auto-Map only ignores that one field and continues with its recursive mapping.

NOTE:  You can also use the Auto-Map on an existing mapping when you modify the integration object. The Auto-Map does not overwrite your manual mappings.

Defining Arguments for a Data Map (Optional)

After you create a data map, you can define the arguments for your map. You can then use these arguments when you call the map within workflow. To define arguments, use the Integration Map Argument list on the Integration Object Map form.

To define integration map arguments

1. Create a new record in the Integration Map Argument list.
2. Provide the following fields:
   • Name. Enter a name for the argument.
   • Data Type. From the list of values, select the Siebel Data Type for the argument.
   • Display Name. Enter the name that you want displayed.
3. Click Save.