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The data model mapping file maps Mapping the columns of the a delimited file and to EmpowerID object attributes is done through the data model mapping file. In an the outbound mode, a the data model mapping file will define specifies which EmpowerID object attributes are to be exported to which column of the Flat File. Whereas in an On the other hand, in the inbound mode, a the mapping file will point indicates which columns are to import be imported into what attributes of the EmpowerID database. E.g.For instance, you might choose to can export/import an the attribute "BirthDay" in EmpowerID into the "Date_of_Birth" column in flat files. The It is important to note that the mapping file is format should be a CSV file.

Sample Data Model Mapping File

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To create the mapping file, you will mainly need ObjectAttributeName, PersonSecurityBoundaryAttributeName, SystemSecurityBoundaryAttributeName, RbacObjectName, SystemSecurityBoundaryAttributeName & SyncDirection. Please find the details below about how you can find these this information/attributes to complete the mapping file.

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  1. Navigate to Admin → Application and Directories → Manage Schema

  2. Click on the Security Boundry Boundary Attributes tab.

  3. Click on the down arrow 🔽 on the search textbox to bring advanced search options.

  4. Now, we will find the required Object Attribute. Select the Security Boundary Type and click on searchSearch.
    One easy way to find the object attributes is to search by Security Boundary Type. E.g., You want to write the LOCAT attribute to the flat file. If you know that this attribute comes from the SAP-HR, you can filter the results using the same Security Boundary Type.

  5. Find the object attributes for the field you are looking to import/export. Please add the required attribute to the ObjectAttributeName column on the mapping file.
    E.g., you can see that the Object Attribute for LOCAT is StreetAddress3, so that's the Name of the attribute "StreetAddress3 "to map in the ObjectAttributeName column of the mapping file.

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  1. Navigate to Admin → Application and Directories → Manage Schema

  2. Click on the Security Boundry Boundary Attributes tab.

  3. Click on the down arrow 🔽 on the search textbox to bring advanced search options.

  4. Change the Security Boundary Type to EMPOWERID, provide the ObjectAttribute Name you are looking for, and click on search. In the screenshot below, we are searching for StreetAddress3.


  5. Find the PersonSecurityBoundaryAttributeName and add it to the mapping file. e.g., StreetAddress3 is the PersonSecurityBoundaryAttributeName for the attribute.

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  1. Navigate to Admin → Application and Directories → Manage Schema

  2. Click on the RbacObjectAttribute tab.

  3. Click on the down arrow 🔽 on the search textbox to bring advanced search options.

  4. Type Account in the ComponentName and click on search Search to filter all Account object attributes. You can also specify a name to find attributes with a similar name. If no similar attribute exists in Account RbacObject, an ExtensionAttribute or a CustomAttribute can be useused.

  5. Find the Name of the attribute you want and add the names for the attributes in the mapping file. E.g., There is an attribute of StreetAddress3 for the account in the screenshot above.

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