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description: Use the CRM Analytics Metadata Bridge to add data from your CRM Analytics dashboards to an existing Customer 360 (C360) semantic model in Tableau Next, without changing the original model. The extend flow analyzes your most-used dashboards, compares them against a base semantic model, and generates a new semantic model that includes only the additional objects and fields you select.
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# Extend an Existing Semantic Model with CRM Analytics Dashboards (Beta)

Use the CRM Analytics Metadata Bridge to add data from your CRM Analytics dashboards to an existing Customer 360 (C360) semantic model in Tableau Next, without changing the original model. The extend flow analyzes your most-used dashboards, compares them against a base semantic model, and generates a new semantic model that includes only the additional objects and fields you select.

**Where:** This change applies to CRM Analytics in Lightning Experience. CRM Analytics is available for an extra cost in Enterprise, Performance, and Unlimited editions.

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Note This feature is a pilot or beta service that is subject to the Beta Services Terms at [Agreements - Salesforce.com](https://www.salesforce.com/company/legal/) or a written Unified Pilot Agreement if executed by Customer, and applicable terms in the [Product Terms Directory](https://ptd.salesforce.com/). Use of this pilot or beta service is at the Customer’s sole discretion.

**When:** This functionality is available on a rolling basis starting in July '26. For details about timing and eligibility, contact your Salesforce account executive.

**Who:** CRM Analytics Metadata Bridge is available to admin users with a Data 360 and a Tableau Next license.

**How:** From Setup, in the Quick Find box, enter **Metadata**, and then select **CRM Analytics Metadata Bridge**.

Click **Start Setup** and then walk through the guided flow to review data sources, map fields for new source objects, and generate the extended semantic model.

#### See Also

- [_Salesforce Help_: Extend an Existing Semantic Model with the CRM Analytics Metadata Bridge (Beta)](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=analytics.bi_analytics_metadata_bridge_extend_semantic_model.htm&language=en_US)