[[Semantic mapping]] is similar to the auto-connect feature of data mappers with the exception that a [[metadata registry]] can be consulted to look up data element synonyms. For example, if the source system lists FirstName but the destination lists PersonGivenName, the mappings will still be made if these data elements are listed as [[synonyms]] in the metadata registry.
==Examples of commercial data mapping tools==
The following are a listing of some commercial data mapping tools.
* [http://www.adeptia.com/products/data_mapping.html Adeptia Data Mapper]
*[http://www.crossflo.com/ Crossflo DataExchange]
* [http://www.stylusstudio.com/xml_mapper.html Stylus Studio XML Mapper]