Import Metadata

Import essential metadata files into Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC)

Before using the ESW cartridge functionality, you must import essential metadata files into Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC). These files configure custom objects, services, jobs, and site preferences required for proper cartridge operation.

ESW Metadata Files

Metadata File Name Path Description
customobjects.xml/link_eshopworld/Metadata/meta/ESW custom objects
customobjects_pwa.xml/link_eshopworld/Metadata/meta/ESW additional custom objects for PWA
systemobjects.xml/link_eshopworld/Metadata/meta/ESW system objects extensions
systemobjects_headless.xml/link_eshopworld/Metadata/meta/ESW additional system objects for Headless
systemobjects_pwa.xml/link_eshopworld/Metadata/meta/ESW additional system objects for PWA
services.xml/link_eshopworld/Metadata/ESW services
jobs.xml/link_eshopworld/Metadata/ESW jobs
content-assets.xml/link_eshopworld/Metadata/sites/SiteGenesis
or
/link_eshopworld/Metadata/sites/RefArch
ESW content assets
payment-methods.xml/link_eshopworld/Metadata/sites/SiteGenesis
or
/link_eshopworld/Metadata/sites/RefArch
ESW payment methods
slots.xml/link_eshopworld/Metadata/sites/SiteGenesis
or
/link_eshopworld/Metadata/sites/RefArch
ESW slots

Metadata Import Steps

To fully enable ESW cartridge functionality, the following metadata files must be imported into SFCC Business Manager using MERGE mode. This ensures existing configurations are preserved while new ones are added.

Import customobjects.xml, systemobjects.xml, systemobjects_headless.xml files

Navigate to Administration > Site Development > Import & Export

  • Import in MERGE mode:
    • customobjects.xml
    • systemobjects.xml
    • systemobjects_headless.xml

Import services.xml, jobs.xml files

Navigate to Administration > Site Development > Import & Export

  • Import in MERGE mode:
    • services.xml
    • jobs.xml

Import content-assets.xml file

*Navigate to Administration > Site Development > Import & Export

  • Import in MERGE mode:
    • content-assets.xml

Import payment-methods.xml file

*Navigate to Administration > Site Development > Import & Export

  • Import in MERGE mode:
    • payment-methods.xml

Import slots.xml file

*Navigate to Administration > Site Development > Import & Export

  • Import in MERGE mode:
    • slots.xml