Adobe Experience Platform: Most-used fields#
The table below gives information about most-used fields that you can import from Adobe Experience Platform. Other fields might also be available in Adverity.
The fields that you can fetch in Adverity are updated regularly to reflect updates to data source APIs.
API name |
Adverity UI name |
Description |
Use in Adverity |
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AB test |
AB test |
Information related to A/B testing, used to define and track different variations of content or experiences for performance comparison. |
dimension |
_experience |
_experience |
A container for various experience-related data, including analytics, environmental details, and custom dimensions. |
dimension |
_id |
_id |
A unique, system-generated identifier for a record or event within the Experience Platform. |
dimension |
campaignName |
campaignName |
The name of the marketing campaign associated with an event or interaction. |
dimension |
channel |
channel |
The communication channel through which an event or interaction occurred (e.g., web, mobile, email). |
dimension |
character_maximum_length |
character_maximum_length |
For character-string data types, this indicates the maximum length of the column in characters. This is relevant for string data types like varchar and char in SQL queries within Adobe Experience Platform Query Service. |
dimension |
character_octet_length |
character_octet_length |
The maximum length of the character data in octets (bytes). This applies to string-based fields within datasets, as defined by XDM schemas and accessed via Query Service. |
dimension |
character_set_catalog |
character_set_catalog |
The catalog in which the character set is defined. This is metadata related to character encoding for text-based data within datasets. |
dimension |
character_set_name |
character_set_name |
The name of the character set used for the data. This defines how textual data in AEP datasets is encoded. |
dimension |
character_set_schema |
character_set_schema |
The schema in which the character set is defined. This is metadata related to character encoding for text-based data within datasets. |
dimension |
collation_catalog |
collation_catalog |
The catalog in which the collation is defined. This is metadata related to sorting and comparison rules for text data within datasets. |
dimension |
collation_name |
collation_name |
The name of the collation used for character data. This specifies the rules for sorting and comparing textual data in AEP datasets. |
dimension |
collation_schema |
collation_schema |
The schema in which the collation is defined. This is metadata related to sorting and comparison rules for text data within datasets. |
dimension |
column_default |
column_default |
The default value assigned to the column if no value is explicitly provided during an insert operation in the Query Service. |
dimension |
column_name |
column_name |
The name of the column within a table. This is a fundamental identifier for data fields in Adobe Experience Platform datasets. |
dimension |
commerce |
commerce |
A container for all commerce-related data, including order details, product interactions, and transactions. |
dimension |
commit_action |
commit_action |
dimension |
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country |
country |
The full name of the country associated with a geographic location or user setting. |
dimension |
country_code |
country_code |
The ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code associated with a geographic location. |
dimension |
dataSource |
dataSource |
An identifier for the source system from which the data originated. |
dimension |
data_type |
data_type |
The data type of the column, such as string, integer, or datetime, as supported by the Adobe Experience Platform Query Service. |
dimension |
date |
date |
A generic date field, representing a specific calendar date. |
dimension |
datetime_precision |
datetime_precision |
For datetime data types, this specifies the precision of fractional seconds, indicating the level of detail for time values. |
dimension |
deliveryName |
deliveryName |
The name of a specific delivery within a marketing campaign. |
dimension |
device |
device |
A container for technical details about the device used for an interaction, such as screen dimensions and device type. |
dimension |
directMarketing |
directMarketing |
A container for data related to direct and outbound marketing activities, including email, direct mail, texts, and in-app notifications. |
dimension |
domain_catalog |
domain_catalog |
The catalog in which the data domain is defined. This could refer to a logical grouping or type definition within the data schema. |
dimension |
domain_name |
domain_name |
The name of the data domain. In a database context, a domain is a user-defined data type with optional constraints. In AEP, this might relate to custom data types or reusable schema components. |
dimension |
domain_schema |
domain_schema |
The schema in which the data domain is defined. This could refer to a logical grouping or type definition within the data schema. |
dimension |
dtd_identifier |
dtd_identifier |
dimension |
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endUserIDs |
endUserIDs |
A container for various identifiers associated with the end-user, such as device IDs or other primary identifiers. |
dimension |
environment |
environment |
A container for details about the digital environment where an event occurred, including browser, operating system, and IP address. |
dimension |
eventType |
eventType |
A string indicating the type or category of the recorded experience event (e.g., ‘product view’, ‘add to cart’). |
dimension |
first_seen_date |
first_seen_date |
The date when a customer or entity was first observed or interacted with the brand, providing a key timestamp for customer journey analysis within Adobe Experience Platform’s Real-Time Customer Profile. |
dimension |
generation_expression |
generation_expression |
The expression used to compute the value of a generated (computed) column. This is relevant for derived attributes or calculated fields within an XDM schema or Query Service view. |
dimension |
identityMap |
identityMap |
A map of identity values and their associated namespaces, used to uniquely identify individuals across different systems. |
dimension |
identity_cycle |
identity_cycle |
Indicates whether an identity column will cycle through its sequence of values. Relevant for auto-incrementing fields in datasets accessed via Query Service. |
dimension |
identity_generation |
identity_generation |
Specifies how the values for an identity column are generated, such as ‘ALWAYS’ or ‘BY DEFAULT’. Relevant for auto-incrementing fields in datasets accessed via Query Service. |
dimension |
identity_increment |
identity_increment |
The increment step for an identity column. Relevant for auto-incrementing fields in datasets accessed via Query Service. |
dimension |
identity_maximum |
identity_maximum |
The maximum value an identity column can reach. Relevant for auto-incrementing fields in datasets accessed via Query Service. |
dimension |
identity_minimum |
identity_minimum |
The minimum value an identity column can reach. Relevant for auto-incrementing fields in datasets accessed via Query Service. |
dimension |
identity_start |
identity_start |
The starting value for an identity column. Relevant for auto-incrementing fields in datasets accessed via Query Service. |
dimension |
interval_precision |
interval_precision |
The precision of a time interval data type, specifying the number of digits in the leading field of the interval. |
dimension |
interval_type |
interval_type |
The type of time interval, such as ‘YEAR TO MONTH’ or ‘DAY TO SECOND’. Relevant for time-based data fields. |
dimension |
is_generated |
is_generated |
Indicates whether the value of the field is automatically generated, for example, a computed attribute or a system-generated ID. |
dimension |
is_identity |
is_identity |
Indicates whether the column is an identity column (e.g., auto-incrementing), supported in Adobe Experience Platform Query Service via ALTER TABLE ADD CONSTRAINT PRIMARY IDENTITY. |
dimension |
is_insertable_into |
is_insertable_into |
Indicates whether data can be inserted into this column. In Query Service, INSERT INTO is supported for adding new records. |
dimension |
is_nullable |
is_nullable |
Indicates whether the column can store NULL values. This is a standard SQL property for column definitions. |
dimension |
is_self_referencing |
is_self_referencing |
Indicates if a data element or table contains references to itself, common in hierarchical data structures within a data model. |
dimension |
is_typed |
is_typed |
Indicates whether the field has a specific data type assigned to it. XDM schemas enforce strict typing for data fields. |
dimension |
is_updatable |
is_updatable |
Indicates whether the value of the field can be modified after its initial creation. |
dimension |
language |
language |
The preferred language of the customer, represented as an IETF Language Tag (RFC 5646), aiding in personalized content delivery within Adobe Experience Platform. |
dimension |
language_code |
language_code |
A standardized code representing the language (e.g., ‘en’ for English). |
dimension |
market |
market |
The specific market segment or geographical region associated with the customer, enabling targeted marketing and localized experiences within Adobe Experience Platform. |
dimension |
marketing |
marketing |
A container for various marketing-related data and attributes. |
dimension |
marketing_channel |
marketing_channel |
The specific channel used for a marketing activity, e.g., email, social media, paid search. |
dimension |
maximum_cardinality |
maximum_cardinality |
The maximum number of elements allowed in a collection or array-type field within an XDM schema. |
dimension |
numeric_precision |
numeric_precision |
For numeric data types, this represents the total number of digits that can be stored in the column, both before and after the decimal point. |
metric |
numeric_precision_radix |
numeric_precision_radix |
For numeric data types, this specifies the base or radix of the precision (e.g., 2 for binary, 10 for decimal). |
metric |
numeric_scale |
numeric_scale |
For exact numeric data types, this represents the number of digits allowed to the right of the decimal point. |
metric |
orders |
orders |
Represents information related to a customer’s purchase orders, including details like order ID, products purchased, and total value. This data is crucial for understanding customer behavior and personalization within Adobe Experience Platform. |
metric |
ordinal_position |
ordinal_position |
The sequential position of the column within the table, starting from 1. |
metric |
personalEmail |
personalEmail |
The technical email address of an individual, such as name@domain.com, as defined by RFC2822 standards within the XDM Field Dictionary. This is often used as a primary identifier for customer profiles. |
dimension |
placeContext |
placeContext |
A container for geographic context information related to an event, including location details and timezone offset. |
dimension |
productListItems |
productListItems |
An array of product items included in a list, such as a shopping cart or order, each containing details about a specific product. |
dimension |
quantity |
quantity |
The number of units for a specific product item. |
metric |
receivedTimestamp |
receivedTimestamp |
The timestamp when the data or event was received by the processing system. |
dimension |
reference_generation |
reference_generation |
dimension |
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scope_catalog |
scope_catalog |
dimension |
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scope_name |
scope_name |
dimension |
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scope_schema |
scope_schema |
dimension |
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search |
search |
Data related to user search activities, including search terms, results, and referrer information. |
dimension |
self_referencing_column_name |
self_referencing_column_name |
The name of the column used to establish a self-referencing relationship within a dataset, typically for hierarchical data. |
dimension |
sendDate |
sendDate |
The date when a marketing communication, such as an email, was sent. |
dimension |
senddate |
senddate |
The date when a marketing communication, such as an email, was sent. |
dimension |
table_catalog |
table_catalog |
The catalog (database) where the table is located. Adobe Experience Platform Query Service supports CREATE DATABASE. |
dimension |
table_name |
table_name |
The name of the table in the Adobe Experience Platform data lake or accelerated store. |
dimension |
table_schema |
table_schema |
The schema where the table is organized within the Adobe Experience Platform data lake. Query Service supports CREATE SCHEMA. |
dimension |
table_type |
table_type |
The type of table, such as ‘BASE TABLE’ for a regular table, ‘VIEW’ for a virtual table, or ‘TEMPORARY’ for a temporary table. |
dimension |
timestamp |
timestamp |
The primary timestamp of when an experience event occurred. |
dimension |
total_clicks |
total_clicks |
The total number of clicks recorded for a marketing communication or campaign. |
metric |
total_opens |
total_opens |
The total number of times a marketing communication, such as an email, was opened. |
metric |
total_optins |
total_optins |
The total number of times users opted in or subscribed to a service or communication. |
metric |
total_optouts |
total_optouts |
The total number of times users opted out from a service or communication. |
metric |
total_unsubs |
total_unsubs |
The total number of unsubscribes from marketing communications. |
metric |
udt_catalog |
udt_catalog |
The catalog in which the User-Defined Type (UDT) is defined. XDM schemas can be considered a form of UDTs. |
dimension |
udt_name |
udt_name |
The name of the User-Defined Type (UDT). This refers to custom data types or schema definitions, such as those created using XDM. |
dimension |
udt_schema |
udt_schema |
The schema in which the User-Defined Type (UDT) is defined. XDM schemas can be considered a form of UDTs. |
dimension |
unique_clicks |
unique_clicks |
The number of unique users who clicked on a link in a marketing communication. |
metric |
unique_opens |
unique_opens |
The number of unique users who opened a marketing communication. |
metric |
unique_sends |
unique_sends |
The number of unique recipients to whom a marketing communication was successfully sent. |
metric |
unique_unsubs |
unique_unsubs |
The number of unique users who unsubscribed from marketing communications. |
metric |
user_defined_type_catalog |
user_defined_type_catalog |
The catalog in which the user-defined type is defined. This refers to the metadata for custom schema elements or data types within AEP. |
dimension |
user_defined_type_name |
user_defined_type_name |
The name of the user-defined type. This refers to custom data structures or schema components, such as those defined with XDM. |
dimension |
user_defined_type_schema |
user_defined_type_schema |
The schema in which the user-defined type is defined. This refers to the metadata for custom schema elements or data types within AEP. |
dimension |
variant |
variant |
Represents a polymorphic data type, or a column capable of storing semi-structured data like JSON objects. Adobe Experience Platform Query Service supports handling complex fields and returning them as JSON strings. |
dimension |
web |
web |
A container for web-specific interaction data, including page details, referrer information, and navigation. |
dimension |