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Browser limitations make client-side XLS export from Lightning components unreliable for enterprise use. Memory constraints, file size caps, and Content Security Policy restrictions cause frequent crashes and corrupted downloads with real-world datasets.
Here’s how server-side processing completely eliminates these browser constraints while providing more robust Excel export capabilities for your Salesforce data.
Bypass browser limitations with server-side Excel generation using Coefficient
Coefficient processes Salesforce data entirely on server infrastructure, eliminating the 2-4GB memory limits, 500MB file size caps, and CSP restrictions that make Lightning component exports impractical. This approach handles enterprise-scale datasets that would crash browsers while providing consistent performance across all devices.
How to make it work
Step 1. Move processing from browser to server.
Connect Coefficient to your Salesforce org to handle data extraction and Excel generation on robust server infrastructure. This eliminates the JavaScript heap size limits and processing timeouts that affect Lightning components.
Step 2. Configure large dataset handling.
Set up imports for the same Salesforce objects your Lightning component accesses, but without browser memory constraints. Coefficient processes millions of records through efficient batch processing and streaming that’s impossible with client-side JavaScript.
Step 3. Enable cross-platform compatibility.
Since all processing happens server-side, your Excel exports work identically across desktop browsers, mobile devices, and different operating systems. No need to test compatibility across iOS Safari, Android browsers, or different desktop configurations.
Step 4. Set up reliable delivery.
Configure automated Excel file delivery via email or shared links, eliminating the download interruption issues that cause partial file corruption in browser-based exports. Files are generated completely before delivery, ensuring integrity.
Scale beyond browser constraints
Server-side processing removes the fundamental limitations that make Lightning component XLS exports unreliable for business use. With unlimited memory, processing power, and file size capabilities, you can handle enterprise-scale Salesforce data exports consistently. Try Coefficient to eliminate browser limitations from your Excel export workflow.
