# Data Object Reference

Data object references are used to visualize a data object being sent or received from an external system. While it takes the form of a document page or file, implying binary data, in common practice it is used to display that a set of any data is being received or delivered, with a name or description for that object.

<figure><img src="/files/HgDDfnHQLLOZ4s7WzJd7" alt="Example of Data Object Reference being used to explain obtained data in Process."><figcaption><p>Data Object can be used to explain what data is being sent or requested by a Task.</p></figcaption></figure>


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