Linux, Ubuntu, Mac etc.Ĭan it download more than one type of metadata in one go? Note: This should run on other operating systems as well where Oracle Java is supported e.g. Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 25.131-b11, mixed mode, sharing) Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.8.0_131-b11) This project has been tested on below versions but that doesn't mean just limited to run on these only: What platforms/software versions this is tested on? This jar is also checked-in with this project in 'ant-libs' directory. What are the required Third Party Software? To watch the Demo, please click on below thumbnail This will download all specified metadata and create a package.xml in the specified target directory. Just type ant on the terminal and hit ENTER key. Target Directory, SFDC API Version, Org Credentials, Desired Metadata to backup, Org Login URL.

Open terminal (command prompt) and switch to your base directory of this project i.e.

The backup process also creates a package.xml which lists all metadata downloaded. This can also be scheduled as needed through some batch file or any other supported script on your Operating System. You can specify what metadata you want to backup including folder structure-based metadata as well, for example - Dashboard, Document, Email Templates and Reports. You can now use this utility to address all above needs. If yes, then relax, here is the way to do it locally i.e. Dashboard, Document, Email Templates and Reports without asking for any additional information

Backup folder structure-based Salesforce Org metadata also i.e.

Backup multiple specified Salesforce Org metadata in one go when not having package.xml already.

Backup entire Salesforce Org metadata in one go when not having package.xml already.

Have you ever encountered with any of below limitations while using Salesforce Ant migration tool? The button can then be retrieved and deployed as desired.Salesforce-metadata-backup Bhoopender Pal Singh GPL-3.0 This utility backs up all the specified metadata from a Salesforce Org and generates a package.xml. Will result with the metadata of the Send_SMS button inside of the Contact metadata file in the objects folder: The actual detail of the button/link will be stored within the custom object xml file. The correct way to reference these in the Ant Migration tool is to create a WebLink metadata type in your package.xml file.

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