This article explains how to use the lookup handlebar at the record level to implement static and dynamic lookups in an HTTP application import.
This lookup option occurs during import mapping, in order to perform an additional query prior to syncing records. Do not confuse this import setting with the results mapping for a lookup flow step, which retrieves records or files using an additional flow step. Import lookup settings allow you to retrieve data from a secondary resource within the import mappings of an import flow step.
If the data available in your source application is insufficient or incomplete for the purposes of your integration, but the required information can be retrieved from a secondary source, you can use a lookup to supplement source data entering an import application. You can use static and dynamic lookups at the record level for an HTTP import of JSON and XML media types. For more information, see Lookup field mapping.
Note
You must be familiar with the expected JSON or XML request body template for the HTTP import.
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Click the mapping (
) button in the center of the import step. The Edit mapping window opens.
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Click the Settings (
) button next to the field you are mapping. The Settings window opens.
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In the Field mapping type section, click Lookup.
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Select Dynamic search in the Options section.
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Enter the Relative URI.
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Select an HTTP method.
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Enter the Resource identifier path.
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Enter a unique value in the Name field so that you can identify this lookup later.
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Click Save.
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Click the mapping (
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Click the Settings (
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In the Field mapping type section, click Lookup.
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Select Static: Value to value in the Options section.
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Enter the appropriate values for Export field value and Import field value.
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Enter a unique name in the Name field so that you can identify this lookup later.
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Click Save.
You can reference data retrieved from existing lookups in a flow with the following handlebars syntax.
Dynamic mapping:
{{lookup.<lookup name>}}
Ex:
{{lookup.typeLookup}}
Static mapping:`
{{lookup '<lookup name>' this.<Export Field Name>}}
Ex:
{{lookup 'vendor_status' this.ExportFieldName}}
See Handlebars helper reference for more information.