Mapping Unit

Mapping Unit

Mapping Unit Overview

  1. Purpose: The Mapping Unit is an action unit in the Flow Editor/Designer that enables a flow to transform, map, and structure data between different formats or schemas during execution.
  2. What it does:
    1. Converts input data into the required output format.
    2. Maps fields between:
      1. Different data models (e.g., JSON → XML).
      2. Different systems (e.g., ERP → CRM).
    3. Can apply transformations (e.g., rename fields, change data types, apply formulas).
  3. How it works:
    1. Input: Data from a previous step (e.g., API response, database record).
    2. Mapping Logic:
      1. Define source fields and target fields.
      2. Apply transformations if needed (e.g., amount * 1.18 for tax).
    3. Output: Structured data ready for the next unit (e.g., HTTP Call, Component Unit).
  4. Use case:
    1. API Integration: Map fields from an external API response to your internal schema.
    2. Document Workflow: Map extracted OCR data to a standardized format.
    3. Data Migration: Convert legacy system data to the new system format.
  5. Visual Representation:

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