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Overview

Connectors are the core integration units in Fentu Connect. Each connector defines a complete integration including the connection name, inbound/outbound settings, field mappings, and sync conditions. Connector List

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Connector List

The Connector list displays all configured connectors with search and pagination features:
  • Search - Filter connectors by name
  • New Button - Create a new connector using the wizard interface
  • Pagination - Navigate through multiple pages
  • Items per Page - Choose 5, 10, 25, 50, or 100 items per page

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Creating a Connector

New Connector Form Creating a new connector uses the same 6-step wizard interface as the Connect Wizard:
1

Information

Enter the connection name and description
2

Inbound Setting

Configure inbound data connection settings
3

Outbound Setting

Configure outbound data connection settings
4

Mapping Field

Define field mappings between systems
5

Conditions

Set up data filtering and sync conditions
6

Completed

Review and save the connector

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Step 1: Information

Use a naming convention that indicates the direction and data type, such as “SAP-to-FSM Customer Sync” or “FSM-to-Salesforce Work Order Export”.

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Step 2: Inbound Setting

See Inbound Connections for detailed configuration options.

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Step 3: Outbound Setting

See Outbound Connections for detailed configuration options.

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Step 4: Mapping Field

Configure how data maps between the source and destination systems. For each field, you can choose:
  • Field - Direct field-to-field mapping
  • Raw Data - Static value
  • Formula - Calculated value using formula syntax
See Formula Reference for formula syntax.

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Step 5: Conditions

Set conditions that determine when data should be synchronized. Conditions act as filters to control which records are included in the sync.

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Step 6: Completed

Review your configuration and click Finish to create the connector.

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Editing a Connector

To edit an existing connector:
  1. Navigate to the specific connector from the list (if link available)
  2. Or edit through the related Inbound/Outbound connection pages
Changes to a connector may affect live integrations. Consider deactivating the connection before making significant changes.

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Connector vs Connect Wizard

The Connector page and Connect Wizard use the same interface, but serve different entry points:
Both methods create the same artifacts. Use whichever entry point is most convenient for your workflow.

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Best Practices

Create separate connectors for each logical data flow rather than combining multiple data types in one connector. This makes troubleshooting easier and allows independent activation/deactivation.
Leave both inbound and outbound connections inactive while configuring field mappings. Test with sample data before enabling live synchronization.
Use the description field to document:
  • Business purpose of the integration
  • Data transformation rules
  • Dependencies on other connectors
  • Contact person for questions
Before making changes to production connectors, export or document the current configuration so you can revert if needed.

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Common Patterns

Use case: Pull master data from ERP into Fentu FSMConfiguration:
  • Inbound: Configured and Active
  • Outbound: Not configured
Example: Customer records from SAP B1 to Fentu FSM
Use case: Push completed work data to external systemsConfiguration:
  • Inbound: Not configured
  • Outbound: Configured and Active
Example: Work order completion data from Fentu FSM to SAP B1
Use case: Keep data synchronized in both directionsConfiguration:
  • Inbound: Configured and Active
  • Outbound: Configured and Active
Example: Customer updates synced both ways between Salesforce and Fentu FSM
Bidirectional sync requires careful planning to avoid infinite loops and data conflicts.

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Related Documentation

Connect Wizard

Alternative entry point for creating connectors

Connector Set

Group related connectors together

Inbound Connections

Detailed inbound configuration guide

Outbound Connections

Detailed outbound configuration guide