Flow Elements: Introducing Collections and Variables
Collections
Collections are powerful tools in Salesforce Flow that allow you to organize information effectively. They provide a flexible way to store and manipulate data before interacting with Salesforce to update records. With collections, you can group related data, such as a list of contacts or a set of account records, making it easier to process and manage large amounts of information.
Variables
Variables, on the other hand, serve as temporary storage for individual data values within a flow. They are used to hold data that you need to access or modify during the execution of the flow. Variables can store various data types, including text, numbers, dates, and even other collections. By utilizing variables, you can create more dynamic and reusable flows that can handle different scenarios and data requirements.
Types of Data Elements in Salesforce Flow
Salesforce Flow offers four primary types of data elements:
- Single Variables
- Record Collection Variables
- Collections
- Record Collections
Each type serves a specific purpose and provides different capabilities for data manipulation within flows. Understanding the distinctions between these elements will help you design more efficient and effective flows.
Single Variable
Single Variable is a basic data element that holds a single value at a time. It can be used to store temporary data, such as a calculation result or a user input, and can be accessed and modified throughout the flow.
Record Collection Variable
Record Collection Variable stores a collection of records, each representing a Salesforce record. It allows you to manipulate multiple records simultaneously, making it ideal for tasks such as mass updates or processing a set of related records.
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