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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Catalog of the character set used for data storage and retrieval in the database. |
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 |
Schema of the character set used for data storage and retrieval. |
dimension |
collation_catalog |
collation_catalog |
Catalog of the collation sequence used for sorting and comparing character strings in the database. |
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 |
Schema of the collation sequence used for sorting and comparing character strings. |
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 |
Specifies the action taken upon committing a transaction, such as preserving or deleting resources, in the Query Service API. |
dimension |
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 logical database or catalog where domain-specific data assets are organized within Adobe Experience Platform. This helps in grouping related data for management and querying. |
dimension |
domain_name |
domain_name |
The specific name or identifier for a domain within the data catalog. Domains typically represent a logical grouping of data related to a particular business area or concept. |
dimension |
domain_schema |
domain_schema |
The schema within the domain catalog (database) where domain-specific data structures and tables are defined. Schemas provide a blueprint for how data is organized and validated. |
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’s sequence will cycle (restart) when its maximum value is reached. This is relevant for identity constraints in 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 level of detail or exactness for a time interval, such as seconds, minutes, or hours. This is relevant for defining durations or time-based segmentation in data processing. |
dimension |
interval_type |
interval_type |
The unit of time used for a duration or time interval, such as milliseconds, seconds, minutes, hours, or days. This helps in specifying time-based attributes for metrics or journey orchestration. |
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 table or column has a relationship, such as a foreign key, that references a column within the same table. |
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 |
A boolean indicator of whether a dataset or view is modifiable. Adobe Experience Platform Query Service primarily supports append-only operations via INSERT INTO, with no direct support for UPDATE or DELETE statements. |
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 |
Describes how relationships and foreign key constraints between different data entities or tables are established and managed within the platform. |
dimension |
scope_catalog |
scope_catalog |
The logical database or catalog that defines the boundaries or context for a specific set of data assets within Adobe Experience Platform. This aids in data segmentation and access control. |
dimension |
scope_name |
scope_name |
The specific name or identifier for a data scope within the platform. A scope typically denotes a logical grouping of data for particular use cases or access patterns. |
dimension |
scope_schema |
scope_schema |
The schema within the scope catalog (database) where data structures pertinent to a specific data scope are defined, ensuring data consistency and adherence to defined boundaries. |
dimension |
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 that is part of a self-referencing relationship within the same table, often used with foreign key constraints. |
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 (database) where user-defined data types (UDTs), often referred to as ‘data types’ in XDM, are stored and managed. These UDTs are reusable fields that contain multiple sub-fields. |
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 within the UDT catalog (database) where user-defined data types (UDTs) are defined, outlining their structure and properties within the Experience Data Model (XDM). |
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 (database) specifically for storing and managing custom or reusable data types (User-Defined Types) within the Experience Data Model (XDM) schema registry. |
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 within the user-defined type catalog (database) where the definitions of custom, reusable data types for XDM schemas are maintained. |
dimension |
variant |
variant |
Represents a flexible field that can hold data of various types or a specific variation of a data object, often found in extensible data models like those handled by Adobe Experience Platform Query Service. |
dimension |
web |
web |
A container for web-specific interaction data, including page details, referrer information, and navigation. |
dimension |