Flows | Use Prior Value in Record Triggered Flow to Implement Is Changed Operation
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by Vibhor Goel
3y ago
Spring' 21 Salesforce Release has introduced a new and exciting Flow feature which is Record Prior Value variable in Record Triggered Flows. This basically means that now we can see and use the Old Values (old field values) of the Record that fired the Flow. Salesforce Flow Prior Value feature can be used for many use cases and scenarios which were previously only possible using an Apex Trigger. In this post we will see the  use of Prior Record Value variable and option using an After Update Record Triggered Flow. I will show how to implement Is Changed Functionality in an ..read more
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Salesforce Flow Loop Basics | Clone or Share Files using Flows
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by Vibhor Goel
3y ago
In this article we see how to use Loops in a Flow and how to use Assignment Elements in a Flow through a Use Case - Clone or Share a File from one record to another in Salesforce. Basically,we will see how to Share a specific File with Multiple Records .There are many ways to achieve this (like using Apex etc.), but we will do File Sharing / Cloning using Flows. In this article, I will use an After Update Record Triggered Flow to show this use case. We will get a basic idea about the File objects like Content Document Link and its role in File sharing or cloning from one rec ..read more
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Salesforce Spring '21 Release Preview | Latest Flow Features
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by Vibhor Goel
3y ago
Salesforce Spring '21 release is around the corner. Let's see some of the New and Latest Flow Features to be included in Salesforce Spring '21 release to get ourselves excited.  This is just a Spring '21 Flow Features and Enhancements Preview and Teaser. We will check some of the new and latest Flow Builder capabilities expected and included in Spring 21 Salesforce Release. Safe Harbour Note: These are just my Personal Observations.The actual Salesforce Spring '21 Release Notes will be available later in January. So this post is just based on my hands-on in my pre-release&nb ..read more
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Flows | How to Send Custom Notifications using Flow
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by Vibhor Goel
3y ago
In this post we will see how to use or Send Custom Notifications from Flows in Salesforce. We will combine two new and powerful features of Salesforce i.e. Record Triggered Flows and Custom Notification Builder to make life easier for End Users so that they are able to keep a track of important events/notifications/updates on records that they are working on.  Salesforce Flow Custom Notifications can be achieved by using Flow Core Action : Send Custom Notification which we will see later in this article. We will also see one Important and Tricky Technique : How to get ID of C ..read more
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Test and Debug Record Triggered Flows in Salesforce
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by Vibhor Goel
3y ago
In this post we will use a simple hack to Test and Debug Record Triggered Flows in Salesforce. This debugging hack will work for After Insert Flows, After Update Flows and Before Delete Record Triggered Flows. We will see how to easily get Debug Logs or Flow Execution Logs while Testing Record Triggered Flows. Why and When Debug Logs / Flow Logs are needed for Record Triggered Flows? Do you miss getting the detailed Logs with element by element execution details while working on Record Triggered Flows? Specially when the Flow has multiple Elements and complex business logic.  For exampl ..read more
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Use Flows to Track Unread Emails on Cases & Increase Case Management Efficiency
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by Vibhor Goel
3y ago
In this post we will see how to track or identify Unread emails or New Incoming Emails for Cases in Salesforce. This will help users working on Case Management or Service Cloud to keep a track of Cases on which new Emails are received from customers and needs their attention. There are lot of custom solutions for this requirement & most common one is by using a Visualforce page embedded in a Case screen (which I have used myself earlier). But today, we will see how to achieve the same using Flows. More Power to Admins! Track Incoming Emails on Cases Using Flows in Salesforce How t ..read more
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#Journey2Salesforce : Get your First Salesforce Job
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by Vibhor Goel
3y ago
Looking to start a career in Salesforce or want to land you first Salesforce Job? Want to know how to study and where to apply to get your first Salesforce Opportunity? Or are you looking to get back into Salesforce Ecosystem after a break? Or maybe you are wondering how to Switch to Salesforce? If these are the questions in your mind then be ready to find the answer here. Well, to begin with, Salesforce is the Number 1 CRM in the world so it's no surprise that you might be looking to be a part of the Salesforce ecosystem. Well the next thing to know is how. This article might help you t ..read more
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Flows: Keep Screen Flow in Sync with Record Data on Lightning Record Page
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by Vibhor Goel
3y ago
In this post, we will see a way to keep Salesforce Screen Flow data in Sync with Record Data on a Lightning Record Page. We will do this by Using / Embedding Flow inside a Visualforce Page. We will also checkout a way to reload a Lightning Record Page after Screen Flow is Submitted / Finished. Update/Refresh a Screen Flow automatically when a Record is Updated Before we move ahead, let's see when we may need this functionality for Screen Flows. Scenario 1: First, let's understand the current behaviour of Screen Flows on Lightning Record Pages. As per the Salesforce out of box design, if w ..read more
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Winter '21 | Before Delete Flow - Hands-on
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by Accidental Coder - A Salesforce Blog
3y ago
In this article we will see the capability of Before Delete Record-Triggered Flows. Before Delete Flow is the latest addition to the Record Triggered Flow capability and is introduced recently in Salesforce Winter '21 release.  Before Delete Record-Triggered Flow As the name suggests this type of Flow will be triggered or fired whenever a record is deleted. The importance of Before keyword is that this will be fired before the delete operation is initiated and completed.  The details and all the Field Values of the Record that fires this Flow Trigger will be available in t ..read more
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Salesforce Winter '21 Release Preview | Latest Flow Features - Pre Release Teaser
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by Accidental Coder - A Salesforce Blog
3y ago
Winter' 21 is coming. Let's see what to expect in terms of Flow Features and Enhancements in Winter '21 Salesforce release. I have documented few highlights of some cool new Salesforce Flow features and capabilities from upcoming Winter '21 Salesforce Release. Check it out and feel the excitement because Flow are getting more Powerful!  Safe Harbour Note: These are just my personal observations.The actual Salesforce Winter '21 release notes will be available later in August. So this post is just based on my hands-on in my GS0 pre-release Developer Org where Winter '2 ..read more
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