How to easily switch off your Flows and Validation Rules during a mass data import
If you work with Salesforce, you probably know how useful automation is for your day-to-day work. Workflows, Processes, Flows, Triggers, and Validation Rules can save you time and help ensure your data is accurate and current. However, there are times when you need to import a large amount of data into your Salesforce org, and you don’t want all of that automation to run every time a record is updated. Disabling each automation component manually can be a real headache, but luckily there is a better way.
Enter Salesforce Switch! This handy tool provides an easy-to-use interface for disabling and enabling automation components in your Salesforce org. With Salesforce Switch, you can turn off workflows, processes, flows, triggers, and validation rules with just a few clicks.
Here’s how to use it:
Step 1: Go to https://sfswitch.herokuapp.com/, authenticate, and get the metadata.
Step 2: In the next screen, you’ll see a list of all the automation components in your org. To disable a component, simply click on the toggle switch next to it and hit “Deploy Changes” on top. When the switch is turned off, the component is disabled, and it won’t run when you import data.
Step 3: Import your data. Now that your automation components are disabled, you can import your data without worrying about them running every time a record is updated.
Step 4: One of the best features of Salesforce Switch is the ability to rollback to the original state. To rollback, simply click on the “Rollback to Original” button in Salesforce Switch, and all of your automation components will be returned to their original state.
In conclusion, Salesforce Switch is a fantastic tool for anyone who needs to disable automation components in their Salesforce org. Whether you’re importing a large amount of data or just need to turn off some automation temporarily, Salesforce Switch makes it easy and hassle-free. So the next time you need to disable your flows and validation rules during a mass data import, remember Salesforce Switch and save yourself the headache!
Hope that helps! See you on the trail!
