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Create an EVAM definition

Define the list of data sources to render. The Entity View Action Mapper (EVAM) definition is the main record for an EVAM configuration.

Before you begin

Role required: admin or evam_admin

Procedure

  1. Navigate to All > Entity View Action Mapper (EVAM) > EVAM Definitions, and then select New.

  2. On the form, fill in the fields.

    FieldDescription
    NameName of the EVAM configuration.
    ActiveOption to activate the EVAM definition.
    Sort OrderOrder the data is ordered on the EVAM definition. You can select Ascending or Descending.
    ApplicationApplication scope of the EVAM definition.
  3. Select Submit and then select your EVAM definition.

  4. In the EVAM Data source M2Ms related list, add a data source.

Create and LinkYou can define a new data source and then link this data source to your EVAM definition.
Link ExistingYou can add a pre-defined data source to your EVAM definition.
Unlink SelectedYou can remove the selected data source from your EVAM definition.
  1. Select Submit.

  2. In the EVAM View Config Bundle M2Ms related list, add a configuration bundle.

Create and LinkYou can define a new configuration bundle and then link this bundle to your EVAM definition.
Link ExistingYou can add a pre-defined configuration bundle to your EVAM definition.
Unlink SelectedYou can remove the selected configuration bundle from your EVAM definition.
After you link the configuration bundles, you can define an order to prioritize the bundles, with the lowest number receiving the higher precedence.
  1. In the EVAM Data Filters related list, select New and fill in the form to add data filters:

    FieldDescription
    LabelLabel name of the EVAM data filter.
    ActiveOption to activate the EVAM data filter.
    OrderPriority that the EVAM view configuration takes over other view configurations. To give higher priority to a view configuration, enter a lower number.
    ApplicationApplication scope of the EVAM view configuration.
    EVAM DefinitionAssociate an EVAM definition with the data filter.
  2. Select Submit.