Datafeed Mapping Overview

XPLAN System Datafeeds will try to automatically map to the correct client in XPLAN based on the client information sent in the Datafeed (First name, surname, DOB, Adviser ect). If the Datafeed does not automatically map to the XPLAN client, you will need to follow the mapping instructions.

As you will be continuously implementing product recommendation, it is vital to regularly monitor your unmapped Datafeeds.

• To view the IRESS Insights Video, please view the following link here. (Created by Anthony Derriscott on Sep 18, 2017)

Viewing Unmapped Datafeeds

• From the Title Bar at the top of the screen, click XPLAN > Datafeed Functions > System Data feeds.
  
  
  
  
• From the navigation menu, select Mappings > IPS External Accounts.
• From the Listing Options field, select List Unmapped in the Listing Options field.
• Apply other filters as required.
  
  
  
  
• A list of unmapped Datafeeds will be displayed.

Map a Datafeed

• For a listed unmapped Datafeed, click on the Action Arrow.
• Click on Map.
  
  

• Search for your clients name by clicking the magnifying glass icon, then typing their name and pressing Enter. 

• This will generate a list of potential Entities. 

• Select the correct Entity. 

• Click OK.
  
  

Remap a Datafeed

When a Datafeed is ‘remapped’, the account and all underlying transactions will be removed from the original entity and recreated in the new entities portfolio.  Future data from the provider will update against the new entities account automatically.

To remap the Datafeed from the System Datafeeds > Mappings > IPS External Accounts area:

• Select List Mapped from the Listing Options.
  
  
  
  
• A list of accounts will display under the Search Result section.
• Select the external account id to be mapped/remapped to an XPLAN entity by clicking on the Action Arrow, then select Remap
• Search and Select the client you want to Remap the Datafeed to.
• Click Ok.
• Click Save.

To remap the Datafeed from the Clients IPS module:

• Navigate to Portfolios > Admin > External Accounts.
  
  
• Click on the Action Arrow and select Remap.
• Click on the magnifying glass next to the “Select a client” drop down box
• Search and Select the client you want to Remap the Datafeed to.
• Click Ok.
• Click Save.

Refresh a Datafeed

If a Datafeed has experienced an issue with the vendor and this issue has now been resolved you may be required to do a refresh.  This is a request to reimport the data from IRESSnet.  It does not submit a new request for data from the vendor.Refreshing data can be done at an adviser level (Adviser) or client level (IPS External Accounts).

• To view the IRESS Insights Video, please view the following link here. (Created by Anthony Derriscott on Sep 18, 2017)

Refreshes should not be done randomly or as a first resort.  Refreshes should really only ever be done after investigation of issue has been performed. It will be of no benefit if there is an underlying issue that has not been resolved.

To Refresh a Datafeed at Adviser level:

• From the Title Bar at the top of the screen, click XPLAN > Datafeed Functions > System Data feeds. 

  
  
  
  
• From the navigation menu select Mappings > Advisers.
  
  
  
  
• Use the filters on the screen to locate the Adviser mapping.
• Click on the Action Arrow and select the Refresh data option
  
  
  
  
• The Refresh Adviser Mappings dialogue box will open.
• Complete the refresh parameters.
  
  

  Note: Date Locks may be entered against the account and if you choose to override the date lock or delete existing data then manually entered transactions will be removed as well as Datafeed transaction.

  
  
  
  
  
• Click OK.
  
  

To Refresh a Datafeed at Client level:

• From the Title Bar at the top of the screen, click XPLAN > Datafeed Functions > System Data feeds. 

  
  
• From the navigation menu select Mappings > IPS External Accounts.
  
  
  
  
• Using the filters on the screen, locate the account you wish to refresh
• Click on the Action Arrow next to the client account
• Select Refresh. 
  
  
  
  
• The Refresh External Account dialogue box will open.
  
  
  
  
• Complete the refresh parameters.
• Click OK.