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Inser NULL values through Data Loader.
I would like to know how can I insert NULL values for a record through Data Loader in below two scenarios-
Scenario1- In case of Normal API
Scenario2- In case Bulk API
Can you please illustarte it with example. It will be a great help to understand it.
Scenario1- In case of Normal API
Scenario2- In case Bulk API
Can you please illustarte it with example. It will be a great help to understand it.
Enabling the Bulk API in Data Loader allows you to load or delete a large number of records faster than using the default SOAP-based API. However, there are some differences in behavior in Data Loader when you enable the Bulk API. One important difference is that it allows you to execute a hard delete if you have the permission and license. See Configuring Data Loader.
The following settings are not available on the Settings | Settings page in Data Loader when the Use Bulk API option is selected:
Insert null values
This option enables Data Loader to insert blank mapped values as null values during data operations when the Bulk API is disabled. Empty field values are ignored when you update records using the Bulk API. To set a field value to null when the Use Bulk API option is selected, use a field value of #N/A.
Allow field truncation
This option directs Data Loader to truncate data for certain field types when the Bulk API is disabled. A load operation fails for the row if a value is specified that is too large for the field when the Use Bulk API option is selected.
This feature is available in Enterprise, Unlimited, Developer, and Database.com Editions.
I hope it will help you.
Regards,
Jyothsna D
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Login the DataLoader->Settings->Insert Null Values->Ok
then you can insert the null values in the Salesforce Records
Thanks
Raj
(Sweet Potato Tec)
Enabling the Bulk API in Data Loader allows you to load or delete a large number of records faster than using the default SOAP-based API. However, there are some differences in behavior in Data Loader when you enable the Bulk API. One important difference is that it allows you to execute a hard delete if you have the permission and license. See Configuring Data Loader.
The following settings are not available on the Settings | Settings page in Data Loader when the Use Bulk API option is selected:
Insert null values
This option enables Data Loader to insert blank mapped values as null values during data operations when the Bulk API is disabled. Empty field values are ignored when you update records using the Bulk API. To set a field value to null when the Use Bulk API option is selected, use a field value of #N/A.
Allow field truncation
This option directs Data Loader to truncate data for certain field types when the Bulk API is disabled. A load operation fails for the row if a value is specified that is too large for the field when the Use Bulk API option is selected.
This feature is available in Enterprise, Unlimited, Developer, and Database.com Editions.
I hope it will help you.
Regards,
Jyothsna D
It emand when we are importing data through Bulk API and if we want to insert NULL values, we will put #N/A value in column of .csv file.
Is it correct?
Thanks!
There is a setting in Data Loader that allows for updating a field with a NULL value where values exist.
To allow Null values to be included in an update:
1. Launch Data Loader
2. Select Settings
3. Check box - Insert Null Values.
Operational Sample:
1. Run Export Data - include id, Column Field(s) that should be changed to blank. (Make sure to keep the original export file as your data backup)
2. Delete data contained in column(s) that should be returned as NULL (no values).
3. Save new .csv with new name to avoid overwriting Data Export in Step 1 of this sample process.
4. Run Data Loader Update using new file with Blank values.
Note: If the field being updated to NULL is referenced by a workflow or trigger, the update might not be successful.
Data Loader Behavior with Bulk API Enabled using Insert null values-
Example link-
http://http://focusonforce.com/integration-and-data-loading/data-loader-tips-inserting-or-updating-blank-values-in-a-field/
http://https://help.salesforce.com/apex/HTViewSolution?id=000163407&language=en_US (http://https://help.salesforce.com/apex/HTViewSolution?id=000163407&language=en_US)
https://www.interactiveties.com/blog/2009/bulk-api-nulls.php
Thanks
Rupal Kumar
Mirketa Software Pvt Ltd
http://mirketa.com/index.html
Yes while importing data through Bulk API and if we want to insert NULL values, we will put #N/A value in column of .csv file.
Field is usually empty or has a date in the format 2/1/2016
This time I tried #N/A
It's being loaded into a custom date field on the Account record.
Using #N/A is not working in my case. I am using Bulk API. What could be the problem ?
Please help
Thanks
My question: I am using the CLiq command line interface with good success, except I note values in SFDC are not being set to NULL when I submit a NULL value in my .CSV. I am using an Update query and an .SDL mapping file.
Are there any settings to permit this type of NULL update?
Thanks,
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