# Data Manager

## Introduction

The Data Manager in Autom Mate provides a user-friendly interface for efficient data handling, especially in application integrations. It simplifies data management within your process designs, allowing you to access and organize fields seamlessly.

The primary purpose of the Data Manager is to streamline the process of accessing and managing fields within applications. It enhances user convenience by offering a centralized location to **view**, **add**, and **map** fields required for executing actions in various applications.

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## Key Features

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### Accessing Application Fields

The Data Manager facilitates easy access to fields within applications when configuring actions in your flows. When you [**drag and drop**](/userguide/information/features-of-autom-mate.md#drag-and-drop-autom-designer) an action from the [**library** ](/userguide/libraries.md)onto the flow screen, specific parameters need to be processed within the configuration form to execute the action.
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> **Example:**
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> Suppose you want to "[**view a request**](/userguide/libraries/integration/xurrent.md#view-request)" in the Xurrent[ ](/userguide/libraries/integration/xurrent.md)application:
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> 1. Drag the relevant action from the "[**integration**](/userguide/libraries/integration.md)" library onto the flow screen.
> 2. Select the [**credentials** ](/userguide/product-features/management/vault.md)to access the Xurrent application.
> 3. Enter the **"Request ID"** you wish to view.
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> On the right-hand side, default fields appear for parameter entry. To add new fields to this section, the Data Manager provides a comprehensive list of all available fields for "viewing a request" within Xurrent.

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### Field Search

The Data Manager includes a search function to quickly locate specific fields needed for configuring actions. Users can use the search button to find and select the desired field, enhancing efficiency in configuration.
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### Hierarchy Management

Data Manager follows a hierarchical structure aligned with the flow design screen. The sequencing between start and stop actions within the Data Manager is crucial for mapping data between different actions in the flow.
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> **Example:**
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> 1. [**Viewing a Request in Xurrent**](/userguide/libraries/integration/xurrent.md#view-request)
>    * Select the Xurrent[ ](/userguide/libraries/integration/xurrent.md)action and configure the parameters.
>    * [**Data Manager**](/userguide/autom-features/data-manager.md) displays relevant fields for "[**viewing a request**](/userguide/libraries/integration/xurrent.md#view-request)" in Xurrent.
> 2. [**Creating an Issue in Jira Based on** ](/userguide/libraries/integration/jira-software.md#create-issue)Xurrent[ **Request**](/userguide/libraries/integration/jira-software.md#create-issue)
>    * Drag the "[**create issue**](/userguide/libraries/integration/jira-software.md#create-issue)" action for [**Jira** ](/userguide/libraries/integration/jira-software.md)under the [ ](/userguide/libraries/integration/xurrent.md)action.
>    * [**Configure Jira credentials** ](/userguide/product-features/management/vault.md)and project details on the right.
>    * [**Data Manager**](/userguide/autom-features/data-manager.md) now shows fields related to [**Jira**](/userguide/libraries/integration/jira-software.md).
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> Since the [**Jira** ](/userguide/libraries/integration/jira-software.md)action comes after the Xurrent[ ](/userguide/libraries/integration/xurrent.md)action in the flow, [**Data Manager**](/userguide/autom-features/data-manager.md) helps map the response from Xurrent[ ](/userguide/libraries/integration/xurrent.md)to be used as input in [**Jira**](/userguide/libraries/integration/jira-software.md). Users can add new field parameters in [**Jira** ](/userguide/libraries/integration/jira-software.md)while using fields from Xurrent[ ](/userguide/libraries/integration/xurrent.md)for mapping.
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## How To Use Features

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**Accessing Fields for Configuration**

1. **Drag and Drop Action**: Place the desired action onto the flow screen.
2. **Configure Parameters**: Set the necessary action parameters on the configuration pane.
3. **View and Add Fields**: Open Data Manager to view, add, or search for specific fields essential for the action.
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**Mapping Fields Between Actions**

1. **Sequence Actions**: Arrange actions in the order that reflects the desired data flow.
2. **Map Fields**: Use Data Manager to map fields from prior actions as inputs for subsequent steps.
3. **Customize Mappings**: Add new field parameters and tailor mappings as needed for data consistency.
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