# Mapping objects semantically

You can link a particular object to another from the Semantic Flow tab.

## Before you begin

* You have been assigned an object role with the Metadata Editing capability.

* You have defined a semantic mapping between the source and target models.

## Procedure

1. Open the page of the object.
2. Click the Semantic Flow tab to define a link.
3. In the Type field, select Definition or Usage from the drop-down list.
   * If you complete this action from the source element, select Usage.
   * If you complete this action from the target element, select Definition.
4. From the List view, click the Map button to create a semantic link between this model and another one.
5. Select the model from the drop-down list.
6. Select an element in the previously selected model.
7. Click OK.