The Geocode() Apex method accepts a single address and provides the geographic coordinates along with the formatted address. If you need to obtain the geographical coordinates for multiple addresses, you should employ the BatchGeocode() Apex method. Function Signature Where, Example Code This code fetches the geographic coordinates of the Salesforce headquarters. The output also provides …

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The GetHostedData() Apex method retrieves geographical IDs for properties and displays them in Salesforce Maps. We accomplish this retrieval in two requests while using the same method. The first request returns geographical IDs for properties that Salesforce Maps hosts for a specified area and filter criteria. The second request takes these geographical IDs and display parameters, such as …

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This example illustrates how to support external lookup relationships and multiple tables. An external lookup relationship links a child standard, custom, or external object to a parent external object. Each table can become an external object in the Salesforce org. For this example to work, create a custom field on the Contact standard object. Name …

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Just like any other Apex code, a Salesforce Connect custom adapter can make callouts. If the connection to the external system requires authentication, incorporate the authentication parameters into the callout. Authentication parameters are encapsulated in a ConnectionParams object and provided to your DataSource.Connection class’s constructor. For example, if your connection requires an OAuth access token, use code similar to …

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The lightning:record*Form and force:recordData components are the easiest way to work with records. They are built on top of Lightning Data Service, which manages field-level security and sharing for you in addition to managing data loading and refresh. You can use these components for objects that are supported by User Interface API Use Apex only if you’re working with a …

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Offer users quick access to pertinent articles even before they initiate a search. Utilize the “Search.suggest(searchText, objectType, options)” method to provide a roster of Salesforce Knowledge articles whose titles correspond to a user’s search query. To enable the display of suggestions, make sure Salesforce Knowledge is enabled. For detailed setup instructions, consult the Salesforce Knowledge …

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In Apex, being a statically typed language, you are typically required to choose a single object type per list when iterating. However, there are situations where you might want to iterate over a collection that contains multiple standard and custom objects together. In such cases, you can use a “wrapper class” to collectively encapsulate those …

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In this blog, you’ll discover how to seamlessly integrate your Salesforce organization with Veriphone, a phone number validation tool. To begin, create a custom field within Salesforce to store the phone number’s validation status. Additionally, you’ll need to set up an account with Veriphone. Once you’ve signed up for Veriphone and successfully registered, you’ll receive …

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Utilize the Setup interface to craft an enhanced transaction security policy that leverages Apex. You have the option to designate either an existing Apex class or generate a blank class which you can subsequently customize. It’s imperative that the chosen Apex class adheres to the TxnSecurity.EventCondition interface. Available in: Salesforce Classic and Lightning Experience Available …

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Auto-response rules and workflow email alerts offer comparable functionalities. The following table outlines distinctions between workflow alerts and auto-response rules to help you make an informed choice regarding which process to employ. Mandatory Editions Available in: Salesforce Classic (not available in all orgs) and Lightning Experience Auto-response rules are available in: Essentials, Professional, Enterprise, Performance, Unlimited, and Developer EditionsWorkflows are available in: Enterprise, Performance, Unlimited, …

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