I use it also, but I would like to recomend also the java based data loader as it may yeild a higher performance on large loads and it supports the 7.0 API features, the connector is currently tested only to the 6.0 API level.
Before I try using excel connector I was wondering if I could upload oppty's without stage or probability(it is required field)? Since it is required can I use a generic stage & % to get around the req field?
Because the API doesn't enforce most required fields, you can upload the records with the unknown information blank (or not set).
The first time that someone tries to update the records through the UI, however, they'll be forced to update any required fields before saving the record.
Before I try using excel connector I was wondering if I could upload oppty's without stage or probability(it is required field)? Since it is required can I use a generic stage & % to get around the req field?
Because the API doesn't enforce most required fields, you can upload the records with the unknown information blank (or not set).
The first time that someone tries to update the records through the UI, however, they'll be forced to update any required fields before saving the record.