Update data-importer-extension.md - #9247
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New feature - Mapping parameter is supported by DI + IM, which can be used to create associations while importing data from excel and csv.
New feature - Mapping parameter is supported by DI + IM, which can be used to create associations while importing data from excel and csv.
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@mahendra-mahajan-mendix , is this an image to be added to the document? Could you add it to the corresponding folder? |
| Follow the instructions below to define an **Import Mapping** with mapping parameters. | ||
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| 1. In your **Import Mapping**, drag an entity from the **Connector** tab and drop into the target object placeholder. Click **Cancel** on the **Map entity...** dialog as you will fill in the details later. | ||
| 2. Similarly, drag another entity from the **Connector** tab which you intend to pass as a parameter and drop into the parameter placeholder. |
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@mahendra-mahajan-mendix , is it a tab or is it the Connector pane on the right?
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Hello @MariaShaposhnikova - it is the Connector pane on the right.
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Thanks! @mahendra-mahajan-mendix , what do you mean by the object and parameter placeholders?
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Hello @MariaShaposhnikova - when Maker is creating an import mapping from either XML/JSON/xls/csv structure, then there are 2 placeholders. One on the top left is where you can inject parameters and the other on left side is where you can choose the "target" entity which will be mapped to this source structure from right hand side. below image is for reference...

Hello @MariaShaposhnikova - i dont have rights to upload images to this repo. I had been sending the images either in the PR or through an email. I will send the image to you via email. Pls see if you can add it in ? |
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@mahendra-mahajan-mendix , this happens if you did not fork our repo. I will add it to the PR, but for the future if you plan to send us PRs, it might be beneficial to fork the repo. |
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@mahendra-mahajan-mendix , yes, in this case you will be able to make quick text changes, but not more complicated ones like adding images. This is the process for a better collaboration experience that might be helpful for the future:
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@mahendra-mahajan-mendix , is the screenshot you provided done from macOS? Could you send one from Windows for consistency? (I have added the one you provided for now, so this is not urgent, but would be good to have). |
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@quinntracy , not sure why images had "class=no border", as they need borders. I deleted it from all images that did not have borders (all except one) and cropped some to look neat. |

