Hi Amanda
I am assuming that you have multiple files containing related data for the same source - meaning the same crosswalk will be used for the records. In such case for the first file let's say containing id and address, you can select the full data load on the define step of the data loader. When the remaining files are loaded, say id and phone or containing id and email, you need to select Partial data load on the define step. This makes sure the new data for phone, email etc. are progressively added to the profile.
The other scenario is the additional data like phone, email etc. are coming from different source and you want to capture those sources as well. In such case you need to have the id and source (crosswalk) from the first file (containing id and address) as part of the new file (containing phone number and crosswalk of new source). The crosswalk value from the first file will be for searching the record and the new crosswalk values along with phone numbers attributes will be added to the profile. You can achieve this while creating the mapping for the additional data. When you load the file containing the phone numbers/emails, you need to map the old crosswalk value under crosswalks tab and mark it as a contributor provider. You also need to map the new crosswalk as well and mark it as a data provider. This will make sure the email or phone number is appended to the profile.
Let me know if you have any further question.
Regards
Gaurav
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Gaurav Gera
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Original Message:
Sent: 07-29-2021 10:07
From: Amanda Wilson
Subject: Separate files for related data (such as phone numbers, email addresses, or identifiers)
What approach should I follow in the data loader if I have separate files for related data, such as phone numbers, email addresses, or identifiers for my person data?
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Amanda Wilson
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