> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developer.esw.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://developer.esw.com/shopify/salesforce-commerce-cloud/getting-started-guide/import-metadata.md).

# Import Metadata

Before using the ESW cartridge functionality, you must import essential metadata files into Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC). These files configure custom objects, services, jobs, and site preferences required for proper cartridge operation.

### ESW Metadata Files

| **Metadata File Name**       | **Path**                                                                                                                        | **Description**                            |
| ---------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| `customobjects.xml`          | `/link_eshopworld/Metadata/meta/`                                                                                               | ESW custom objects                         |
| `customobjects_pwa.xml`      | `/link_eshopworld/Metadata/meta/`                                                                                               | ESW additional custom objects for PWA      |
| `systemobjects.xml`          | `/link_eshopworld/Metadata/meta/`                                                                                               | ESW system objects extensions              |
| `systemobjects_headless.xml` | `/link_eshopworld/Metadata/meta/`                                                                                               | ESW additional system objects for Headless |
| `systemobjects_pwa.xml`      | `/link_eshopworld/Metadata/meta/`                                                                                               | ESW additional system objects for PWA      |
| `services.xml`               | `/link_eshopworld/Metadata/`                                                                                                    | ESW services                               |
| `jobs.xml`                   | `/link_eshopworld/Metadata/`                                                                                                    | ESW jobs                                   |
| `content-assets.xml`         | <p><code>/link\_eshopworld/Metadata/sites/SiteGenesis</code><br>or<br><code>/link\_eshopworld/Metadata/sites/RefArch</code></p> | ESW content assets                         |
| `payment-methods.xml`        | <p><code>/link\_eshopworld/Metadata/sites/SiteGenesis</code><br>or<br><code>/link\_eshopworld/Metadata/sites/RefArch</code></p> | ESW payment methods                        |
| `slots.xml`                  | <p><code>/link\_eshopworld/Metadata/sites/SiteGenesis</code><br>or<br><code>/link\_eshopworld/Metadata/sites/RefArch</code></p> | ESW slots                                  |

### Metadata Import Steps

To fully enable ESW cartridge functionality, the following metadata files must be imported into SFCC Business Manager using MERGE mode. This ensures existing configurations are preserved while new ones are added.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

#### Import customobjects.xml, systemobjects.xml, systemobjects\_headless.xml files

Navigate to **Administration > Site Development > Import & Export**

* Import in **MERGE** mode:
  * `customobjects.xml`
  * `systemobjects.xml`
  * `systemobjects_headless.xml`

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Import services.xml, jobs.xml files

Navigate to **Administration > Site Development > Import & Export**

* Import in **MERGE** mode:
  * `services.xml`
  * `jobs.xml`
    {% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Import content-assets.xml file

Navigate to **Administration > Site Development > Import & Export**

* Import in **MERGE** mode:
  * `content-assets.xml`
    {% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Import payment-methods.xml file

Navigate to **Administration > Site Development > Import & Export**

* Import in **MERGE** mode:
  * `payment-methods.xml`
    {% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Import slots.xml file

Navigate to **Administration > Site Development > Import & Export**

* Import in **MERGE** mode:
  * `slots.xml`
    {% endstep %}
    {% endstepper %}


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