The data format selected determines if data mapping is required to sync data from external systems with STEP data. The mapping functionality also includes transformations, which allow the data to be modified.
Mapping functions are comparable for inbound (Import Manager and IIEPs) and outbound (Export Manager and OIEPs) tools, however there are two user interfaces.
Inbound Data Mapping
Data mapping for import allows you to determine where the incoming data belongs in STEP. For information about the available inbound options, refer to Inbound Map Data Options.
Outbound Data Mapping
For export, data mapping identifies the location of STEP data being output. For information about the available outbound options, refer to Outbound Map Data Options.