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The force.com connector retirement left many users without a way to update Salesforce records directly from Excel. You need a replacement that handles batch processing, error handling, and validation without complex VBA programming.
Here’s how to restore and improve your Excel-to-Salesforce update capabilities with modern tools that exceed force.com connector’s functionality.
Update Salesforce records from Excel using Coefficient
Coefficient provides comprehensive Salesforce record updating through its Export to Salesforce feature. You get four update operations with advanced batch processing and built-in validation that force.com connector lacked.
How to make it work
Step 1. Import your Salesforce data for modification.
Use any Coefficient import method to pull current Salesforce data into Excel. This ensures you have the proper record IDs and field structure for updates.
Step 2. Modify data directly in Excel.
Make your changes to the imported data. Add new rows for inserts, modify existing rows for updates, or mark records for deletion. Excel formulas and data validation work normally with the imported data.
Step 3. Configure your export operation type.
Choose from Update (modify existing records with Salesforce record ID), Insert (create new records), Upsert (update existing or create new using External ID), or Delete (remove records entirely, recoverable from Recycle Bin for 30 days).
Step 4. Set up batch processing and field mapping.
Configure batch sizes from the default 1,000 up to 10,000 records for optimal performance. Map Excel columns to Salesforce fields automatically for Coefficient imports or manually for external data.
Step 5. Preview and execute updates with error handling.
Use the preview feature to validate changes before execution. Execute updates with real-time status tracking that shows success/failure for each record. Built-in retry logic handles transient API errors automatically.
Advanced features beyond force.com connector
Force.com connector required complex error handling in VBA macros and lacked batch processing controls. Coefficient provides built-in validation, automatic retry logic, and detailed success/failure reporting without any programming required. You can also schedule automated exports for ongoing synchronization.
Restore your Excel-Salesforce updates
Don’t let the force.com connector retirement disrupt your data workflows. Get started with Coefficient to restore and improve your Excel-to-Salesforce update capabilities.
