Retrieving target of import action

david.savarin

Hi, we are working on getting model metadatas using the anaplan api, especially the way data flows between files and modules using process and imports

 

Is there somewhere in the apis a way to get

- the action target desination object (list or module id) defined ?

- the actual mapping setup (how the ids columns map to target dimensions or line items) ?

 

For the last one, When running comparison reports with alm, we get the mapping setup changes for instance, so the information is available somewhere.

kevin.cho

Hi @david.savarin 

This is something similar to what I raised with @chanaveer_k and @AshwinK  at Anaplan Live, earlier last week, regarding enhanced metadata for import actions. In addition to the destination, being able to retrieve the source programatically would go a great deal in being able to generate data flow maps efficiently for any/all models. Currently, the source ID is only available when the import action is linked to a flat file data source. Anything linked to a view unfortunately returns importDataSource as blank. 

 

There wasn't anything explicit they could share regarding new APIs/enhancements to existing APIs, however it's always good to raise this, to provide them feedback that customers are wanting these features. 

 

That being said, let's see if there is anything new that can be shared? 🙂 @chanaveer_k @AshwinK