Automapper with base class and different configuration options for implementations

Question

I have two classes (MVC view model) which inherits from one abstract base class.

abstract class BaseModel { }

class Car : BaseModel 
{
    public string Speed {         


        

Answer 1

Here is the topic describing Mapping Inheritance.

The following should work for you:

Mapper.CreateMap<BaseModel, DataDastination>()
    .Include<Car, DataDastination>()
    .Include<Camper, DataDastination>();//.ForMember(general mapping)
Mapper.CreateMap<Car, DataDastination>();//.ForMember(some specific mapping)
Mapper.CreateMap<Camper, DataDastination>();//.ForMember(some specific mapping)

Answer 2

Use .IncludeAllDerived()

Mapper.CreateMap<BaseModel, DataDestination>().IncludeAllDerived()
Mapper.CreateMap<Car, DataDestination>();
Mapper.CreateMap<Camper, DataDestination>();