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In the context of Salesforce, "Flow Builder resources" refer to the various building blocks and elements that you can use to create automated business processes using Salesforce Flow Builder. Salesforce Flow Builder is a powerful tool that allows users to build and automate complex business processes without writing code. It provides a visual interface to design flows that can be used for various purposes, such as automating repetitive tasks, guiding users through a specific process, or updating records.
Here are the key resources or building blocks available in Flow Builder:
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Elements: Elements are the individual components or actions that you can add to your flow to perform specific tasks. Some common elements include "Get Records," "Create Records," "Update Records," "Loop," "Screen," "Decision," "Assignment," etc. Each element represents a specific action or logic that contributes to the overall flow.
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Variables: Variables allow you to store and manipulate data within a flow. You can create different types of variables, such as text, number, date, sObject, and collection variables, to hold values during the flow's execution.
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Resources: Resources are reusable components that you can define once and use in multiple flows. For example, you can create a resource for a specific business logic or a set of common actions that you frequently use across different flows. This promotes reusability and simplifies flow maintenance.
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Connectors: Connectors enable integration with external systems or services. Salesforce provides standard connectors for various services like Salesforce, Google Sheets, Twilio, etc. You can use connectors to perform actions or retrieve data from these external systems within your flows.
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Screens and Forms: Screens and forms allow you to collect input from users during flow execution. You can create custom screens with input fields, radio buttons, checkboxes, etc., to guide users through specific processes or capture necessary information.
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Flow Logic: Flow logic includes decision elements (if/else), loop elements (for loops, loop through records), and assignment elements. Flow logic determines the path the flow follows based on conditions or the number of times it iterates through records.
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Flow Resources (e.g., Apex Actions): You can incorporate custom Apex actions as resources in your flow to perform complex operations or execute custom business logic not supported by standard flow elements.
Flow Builder resources empower users to design and automate business processes in Salesforce effectively. By leveraging these resources, admins and developers can create efficient and user-friendly flows that streamline various aspects of their organization's workflow.
