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SFDMU Overview
Key Features of the SFDMU
Get Started
Installation
Configuration
Running
Debugging
SFDMU GUI Application
Full Documentation
Export.json File Specification
Export.json File Overview
Script Object
ScriptObjectSet Object
ScriptObject Object
ScriptOrg Object
MappingItem Object
MockField Object
AddonManifestDefinition Object
JSON Schema for export.json
Advanced features
Composite External ID keys
Compound Fields
Data Anonymization
DeleteHierarchy operation
DeleteSource operation
Export of the Notes, Attachments and Files
Field Multiselect
Fields Mapping
Handling of record OwnerId
Handling of the RecordType
Multiple object sets
Polymorphic Lookup Fields
SFDMU Add-Ons
Target Records Filter
Values Mapping
Add-On API
Add-On API Overview
ExportFiles Core Add-On Module
RecordsTransform Core Add-On Module
RecordsFilter Core Add-On Module
RecordsFilter - Bad Words Filter
Supported Add-On Api events
Custom Add-On Api
Custom Add-On API Object Reference
Reports
Identifying Issues in CSV Files with the Plugin
Handling Missing Parent Records in Plugin Migrations
Target CSV Files in SFDMU
Source (Working Copy) CSV Files in SFDMU
Log File Management in Plugin Migrations
Run Command Flags
Examples
Basic examples
Advanced examples
CSV import-export examples
File data transfer examples
Record transformation examples
FAQ
Bulk Api Query Management
What are the limitations on data volume processing?
How do I adjust the batch size for a Bulk API Query?
Why doesn't Bulk API v1 Parallel Mode create batches asynchronously?
Conceptual Definitions In Sfdmu
Can I include referenced fields, like Account.Name into the query string ?
Is there a limitation on fields used in composite external IDs in SFDMU?
What do master and slave objects mean?
Csv File And Encoding Specifications
What encoding is supported for CSV files by the plugin?
What encoding type should be used for the export.json file?
Data Migration With Plugin
Can CSV files from the standard Salesforce Data Loader be used with this plugin?
Can I override the default query for the User or Group objects?
Can the plugin migrate Users or Groups?
Does the plugin support exporting object metadata?
Using the `all` multiselect keyword with the `Product2` object.
Why are there differences in failures between simulation and non-simulation modes?
Data Transfer And Field Exclusions
Can the Document object be transferred with binary data?
Is it possible to use multiple CSV source files for the same object?
What types of fields can be excluded using the "excludedFields" property?
Object And Field Handling In Soql Queries
Are field names and object names in a SOQL query case sensitive?
Can autonumber fields be used as External IDs?
Can I export fields from parent sObjects using a child object query?
Is it necessary to always specify the parent object for a polymorphic field?
Should the Id field always be included in my query?
Plugin Usage And Extensions
Can I modify and use the plugin code for my own projects?
Can the plugin be used in production environments?
How to address UI issues and field selection in the new SFDMU GUI?
Is SFDMU compatible with the latest SF CLI?
Why does SFDMU command fail in the force-app directory with SF CLI?
Why doesn't FieldMapping rename CSV column headers in my configuration?
Sfdmu Configuration And Pre Validation
Can all objects be defined as "slave" objects in the configuration?
Can CSV files be used for CSV-to-org migration in simulation mode?
Can I omit the definition of External ID for an object?
How to modify the include regex option in SFDMU configuration?
How to prevent resetting checkboxes using SFDMU with multiselect keyword?
What pre-validation options does SFDMU offer before inserting data?
Sfdmu Data Insertion And Limitations
Can child records with a self-lookup field be inserted in a single job?
How to combine multiple account extractions into one CSV with SFDMU?
How to handle checkbox fields during CSV imports in SFDMU?
How to handle Master-Detail relationships with SFDMU?
How to resolve "Object Location is missing in the Target" error in SFDMU?
What is the character limit for the WHERE clause in the export.json file?
Why does adding person account records not respect specified record types?
Sfdmu Gui Application
SFDMU GUI - I can't find where can I set the Operation for the object.
SFDMU GUI - SF CLI is no longer detected.
Troubleshooting
Data Import Export Problems
Notes and attachments migration issues
Why no records inserted?
Data Mapping Issues
Problem of values mapping with regex.
Warning about missing parent lookup records
Why data anonymization is not working?
Why does the values mapping not work for me?
Why user and record type lookups are not filled on insert?
Gui Installation Problems
GUI app installation failed or showing blank screen.
Plugin Connectivity And Configuration
Plugin cannot connect to the org
Plugin cannot locate export.json in working directory
Plugin error: no fields can be updated or inserted
Unable to run plugin due to Node.js or SF CLI issue
Security Authentication Issues
Allow disabling SSL and hash checks for plugin linking
Authentication issues with SF CLI orgs
Unexpected Behavior Errors
JavaScript heap out of memory error
Read ECONNRESET error during source retrieval
SFDMU finishing abruptly, no error or warning whatsoever
Unexpected behavior with default SFDX target org configuration
Why do I get the error "Invalid record hashcode from bulk job"?
Why the deleting from the target always runs for me?
Additional Information
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Code contribution policy
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