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/SiteGenesisor /link_eshopworld/Metadata/sites/RefArch | ESW content assets |
payment-methods.xml | /link_eshopworld/Metadata/sites/SiteGenesisor /link_eshopworld/Metadata/sites/RefArch | ESW payment methods |
slots.xml | /link_eshopworld/Metadata/sites/SiteGenesisor /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.xmlsystemobjects.xmlsystemobjects_headless.xml
Import services.xml, jobs.xml files
Navigate to Administration > Site Development > Import & Export
- Import in MERGE mode:
services.xmljobs.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