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ReadResult not getting called

Currently converting DEF from 1.4 to 2.0.1 and also from Sitecore 8.2 to Sitecore 9. I imported new code and templates from old site. I noticed some minor code changes between the different versions ...
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Sitecore DEF 2.0.1 Custom Filter Expressions

How can I specify multiple 'Contact Filter' or create a custom one for 'Read Contacts from xConnect' pipeline step ?
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How to publish the changed items during the Data Exchange import process?

We would like to combine all the modified/created/deleted items during the DataExchange import process and finally would like to publish all the combined items to all the languages, all the publishing ...
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How to add a composite key in Pipeline identifier

I am setting up an import to get data from Dynamics, and the entity I am querying to has a composite unique key (PlotId + CollectionId). which makes the record unique. I am not able to find any ...
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Custom Expression Converter never called

In DEF 4.0 and SC 9.3, using this Sitecore guide I created a custom Value Expression Converter for a new filter so that I can filter generic Events based on the DefinitionId, in this case Print events:...
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Sitecore fetching duplicate data from Salesforce end when using DEF 3.0.0

I am using Sitecore 9.2 and DEF 3.0.0. I am facing a weird problem when fetching data from Salesforce. The ReadObjectStepProcessor of DEF is using ObjectReader class that fetch data from the ...
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Sitecore DEF - Get the total data count

We would like to log the total records fetched from databases in Data Exchange Framework and log it in log files. How we can get the total count?
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Can DEF Pipeline Batches run outside the CM?

I have DEF tenant configured to pull contacts from D365 and push activities to D365. Trying to figure out High Availability solution to keep these processes running. Can we run the pipeline batches in ...
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D365 Connector Connection Issues - Connection Strings & Log Location

I am having trouble testing the connection to my remote instance of D365. I can access it via the browser at https://xxxxxxx.crm.dynamics.com This is a 9.3 install with DEF and D365 Connector version ...
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How to Pass the source object value and another parameter using value reader in data exchange

I need to invoke a method in the value mapping to make some logic on the source object before send it to the target but I need to pass another parameter with the source object so I couldn`t use the ...
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Error occured while synchronizing xconnect contacts to salesforce

I am using Sitecore XP 9.3 to synchronize contacts data from Sitecore to salesforce and vice versa. For this, I installed the Sitecore Data Exchange framework 4.0 package and Sitecore connect for ...
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Cannot establish connection to Dynamics 365

We have Sitecore 10.0 Update 1 and on top we have installed Data Exchange Framework 5.0 and Sitecore Connect for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales 5.0.0. I have followed the installation guide on ...
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Push Items to Salesforce Custom Object via Salesforce Provider in DEF

I'm having problem to send Sitecore item data to a Salesforce Custom Object. I am using Sitecore 9.1.1 and DEF 2.1.0 and the Salesforce Provider. I used these following pipeline steps to send ...
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How to Create Web Deploy Package for Sitecore Modules

We are currently using Sitecore PaaS implementation for Sitecore 9 Update 1 and would like to know if it is possible to create a Web Deploy Package for other Sitecore Modules like Data Exchange ...
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Data Exchange Framework No Processor Definitions Assigned Error

I am sure I am missing something. I am getting a "Processing will abort because there are no processor definitions are assigned to the pipeline" error when running the pipeline batch. I have ...
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Implement Sitecore Rules with Data Exchange Framework

We followed this nice article to add rules that give friendly names at the item:created event and it's working fine. https://jammykam.wordpress.com/2015/07/13/seo-friendly-urls-in-sitecore-prevention-...
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How to add Interaction to the xdb contacts using xconnect provider of Data Exchange framework?

I have the requirement of add interactions to the xdb contacts. For that, I am using xconnect Provider. So how can I add Interactions by using the data exchange framework xconnect provider?
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How to Migrate google analytics data to sitecore analytics using Data exchange framework in sitecore 9.2 [duplicate]

We have a requirement of migrating google analytics data into Sitecore analytics using Data Exchange Framework, I have google analytics data in .xlsx format. So How can I migrate these .xlsx format ...
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Handle several collections of children items on data import

I managed to import the data with Parent-Child relations (below you can see that I have several pipelines for different types of items - red for parent; green for subfolder; blue for children). ...
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Getting duplicate data on server. Indexing issue?

Using Sitecore 9.0.1 and DEF 2.0.1, I have a pipeline which reads from an API and then resolves matching Sitecore items using the standard ResolveSitecoreItemStepProcessor and ...
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Expose Sitecore Data using Data Exchange Framework

I am using Sitecore 9.3 and i am new to Sitecore Data exchange, i need to know if there is a way to expose sitecore data to third party using sitecore data exchange? After reading about this topic, ...
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How to query on Salesforce object query language from Salesforce through Sitecore data exchange framework?

Hi I am Sitecore Data Exchange framework 3.0.0 and Sitecore 9.2. I want to query over Salesforce object to select distinct data based on some conditions. And create sitecore item with it. How to ...
2 votes
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Migrate SQL Database to xConnect

Environment: Sitecore 9.2.0 and Data Exchange Framework 3.0 I want to import the data from SQL Database to xConnect using the Data Exchange Framework. SQL DB has a table called Users which contains ...
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2 answers
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Trigger pipeline batch programmatically with context

I would like to start a pipeline batch and pass in the context required for a single contact to be processed so that I can trigger the sync process for individual contacts when they are created in the ...
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Integration with custom-built Product Management System

I can use some advice on an interesting architectural challenge for an organization in the travel industry :-) Sorry for the long read... The situation: The company has multiple brands that are all ...
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1 answer
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Dynamics Connect custom fields sync - "This object is already associated with another model"

I am trying to sync custom fields from Dynamics Connector 3.0.0 to xConnect (Sitecore 9.2) I have extended xConnect model with my custom facet, mapped fecet definitions, value accessor sets etc, ...
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1 answer
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Run Selected Pipeline Batches Command as Admin User

I have a pipeline batch which sync external data into Sitecore items. I extend RunPipelineBatchCommand to run as admin user, default is running as Context.User: protected override User ...
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How to add a filter to Dynamics CRM connector 3.0.0 to read single contact

We are trying to set up the Sitecore Connect for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales 3.0.0 on Sitecore 9.2 I need to sync contact from CRM to xConnect I am in process of extending our xdb model in ...
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Tenant Service not working

I'm using Data Exchange Framework and Tenant Service in Sitecore 9.1 with identity server on, and while testing the Tenant Service site with [host]/api/tenant request I constantly getting "login ...
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1 answer
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Data Exchange Framework and Item Versions

Using DEF 2.0.1 and Sitecore 9.0.1, we have a DEF import process that imports items from an API and creates Sitecore items. Thats works OK until we introduce versions of an item: But we have fields ...
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Mapping Related Entities to Sitecore using Data Exchange Framework

I am currently mapping a related entity from Dynamic CRM to Sitecore using DXF Iam getting this message when I run the batch pipelines. What is the proper configuiration when mapping a related ...
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Upgrading Sitecore and DEF from 1.4.1 to DEF 3.0

We are in process of upgrading sitecore 8.2 update 7 (with DEF 1.4.1) to Sitecore 9.2 Do we need to upgrade DEF as v1.4.1 -> v2.0 -> v2.1 -> v3.0 OR Wpuld it be better to uninstall 1.4.1 and the ...
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Sitecore Control to select inherited field?

Using Sitecore 9.0.1, I need to select a field but this field may be inherited from a base template. ie. I wont the content author to be able to select a field name using a suitable control and this ...
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Iterable data is null when trying to fetch data from SQL Database by SQL provider in Data exchange framework

I'm facing this error when trying to work with Sitecore 9.1.1 and DEF 2.1.0 and using the out of box SQL provider. I created two pipelines, one for Reading data from Database and other for Iterating ...
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Salesforce object field not getting created after pushing item via DEF

I'm using Sitecore 9.1.1 and DEF 2.1.0 and trying to create a new value in the field in Salesforce object from Sitecore Item. I've created all accessor set and value mapping sets and configured ...
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Resolve contact model by personal details

The built-in Dynamics CRM connector for DEF has a pipeline step as part of syncing contacts from Dynamics to xConnect that reads the Dynamics contact ID and checks if there is an xDB Contact ...
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Data Exchange Framework - Multiple CopyObjectFromContextToNewLocationStepConverter

Using Sitecore 9.0.1, and DEF 2.0.1, we are importing experiences from an API. This experience json contains point geometries and trail uses The Pipeline steps Handle Point Geometries and Get Trail ...
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ReadSitecoreItemsStepProcessor and Buckets

Using DEF 2.0.1 and Sitecore 9, when reading Sitecore items using ReadSitecoreItemsStepProcessor, it doesn't find items from the source specified by Item Root when the folder is a bucket e.g. in ...
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2 answers
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Set the iteration count for DEF

I am wondering where in code to update the Entities submitted. I would have expected the Iterate Data and Run Pipeline1 pipeline to handle the count with each iteration. But mine stays 0 all the way ...
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1 answer
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Sitecore CRM Integartion using Data Exchange Connector- Contact Match Logic

We are integrating CRM and Sitecore 9.0.2 using Dynamics Connector 2.0.1. As per the default matching logic, The contact id's are matched from two systems to identify a contact. And based on Sitecore ...
4 votes
2 answers
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How do I check the version of Data Exchange Framework?

How can I find which version of the Data Exchange Framework I have installed?
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Mapping Entity Related fields to Sitecore from Dynamics CRM 365

I have an XML here, <fetch version="1.0" output-format="xml-platform" mapping="logical" distinct="true"> <entity name="account"> <attribute name="name" /> <attribute ...
6 votes
1 answer
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Sitecore Connect for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales 2.0.1 - Getting Microsoft.Xrm.Sdk.EntityReference instead of ID on reference entities

We are trying to get entity ID when synchronizing Dynamics 365 entities into Sitecore 9.0.1 using Sitecore Connect for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales 2.0.1 module. What is the best solution? We are ...
7 votes
1 answer
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How to publish items after pipeline is finished?

I've utilized Data Exchange Framework and built pipeline batches. Now it's unclear how the created/updated items can be published automatically. I did not find any publishing pipeline steps or even ...
11 votes
1 answer
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POCO DateTime not mapping correctly in Data Exchange Framework

I created a ValueAccessor that utilizes the PropertyValueReader. When the mapping happens for my C# DateTime to my Sitecore DateTime, the raw value is correct in Sitecore but the form field in content ...
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Custom filter criteria for sitecore xConnect Provider for Data Exchange Framework

We have a requirement for filtering out the Sitecore xConnect contacts who have visited the site in the last 24hours. These data needs to be synced to a Salesforce custom object using Data Exchange ...
6 votes
1 answer
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Pipeline Step to Resolve Target Item

I had an issue with a pipeline step "Resolve Target Item". Env-nt: Sitecore.NET 9.0.1 (rev. 171219) Data Exchange Framework 2.0.1 Installed packages: Data Exchange Framework SDK 2.0.1 Sitecore ...
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1 answer
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Batch Pipeline to sync contact

Information and it is not getting synchronized. DEBUG [Data Exchange] Cannot resolve entity model from location or entity model is null. (pipeline: Process Single Contact from xConnect Pipeline, ...
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1 answer
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Why doesn't the Static Method Value Reader resolve my method in Data Exchange Framework?

Sitecore 9.0.2, DEF 2.0.1 I have a basic Static Method Value Reader set up: It is supposed to call the configured method here: namespace Custom.Sc.DataExchange.Framework.ValueReaders { public ...
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How do I convert a string into a checkbox with Data Exchange Framework?

Sitecore 9.0.2, DEF 2.0.1 As part of my data import, I need to bring in a Status column that contains two possible values: Active Inactive I want to represent these as a checkbox field in Sitecore, ...