DataSourceObject

Represents the object from where the data was sourced.

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Important

Parent Type

This type extends the Metadata metadata type and inherits its fullName field.

File Suffix and Directory Location

DataSourceObject components have the suffix dataSourceObject and are stored in the mktDataSourceObjects folder.

Version

DataSourceObject components are available in API version 50.0 and later.

Special Access Rules

You need the Salesforce Customize Application permission to access this metadata type.

Fields

Field Name	Field Type	Description
dataSource	string	Required. The system where the data was sourced.
dataSourceFields	DataSourceField[]	An array of data source fields.
externalRecordIdentifier	string	The identifier for the data source.
masterLabel	string	Required. The UI name for the Data Source Object.
objectType	string	The object type.

Metadata API Developer Guide