Salesforce Flow provides functionality to work with data tables, allowing users to manipulate records within Salesforce. These tables can be categorized into two main types: standard and custom. Here’s a breakdown of each:
Standard Data Table:
- Standard data tables in Salesforce Flow are those associated with standard Salesforce objects, such as Accounts, Contacts, Opportunities, etc.
- These tables are automatically available for use within Flow, and you can interact with them without any additional setup.
- Standard data tables offer basic functionality for querying, creating, updating, and deleting records within those standard objects.
- They are useful for performing common operations on standard Salesforce data without requiring extensive customization.
Custom Data Table:
- Custom data tables, on the other hand, are associated with custom objects that you create in Salesforce.
- You must define custom objects and their fields before you can use them in Salesforce Flow.
- Once you’ve created a custom object, you can manipulate its records using Flow by accessing the custom data table associated with that object.
- Custom data tables offer the same functionalities as standard tables, including querying, creating, updating, and deleting records, but they are tailored to fit the structure of your custom object.
Key Differences:
Availability: Standard data tables are readily available for standard Salesforce objects, while custom data tables need to be created for custom objects.
Setup: No setup is required for standard data tables, but custom data tables require prior creation of custom objects and fields.
Scope: Standard tables are used for standard Salesforce objects, while custom tables are used for custom objects.
Flexibility: Custom data tables offer more flexibility in terms of defining the structure and fields of the table according to specific business needs, whereas standard tables have predefined structures based on standard Salesforce objects.
Summary
Both standard and custom data tables are essential components in Salesforce Flow, enabling users to work with Salesforce data effectively within their automated processes. The choice between standard and custom tables depends on the specific requirements of your business processes and the type of data you need to manipulate.