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how to retrieve standard value set in salesforce

by Emmy Fahey Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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sfdx force:mdapi:retrieve -k <relative path to your package.xml> -r <relative path to your target directory> -u <username or alias of org to retrieve from> StandardValueSet is not one of the metadata types that supports wildcard, so you'd need to explicitly state which ones you want to pull.

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Are the names of standard value sets and picklist fields case sensitive?

The names of standard value sets and picklist fields are case-sensitive. 1 You can’t read or update this standard value set or picklist field. 2 Part of Salesforce Health Cloud.

How do I retrieve a picklist's standardvalueset?

For the picklist itself it's easy as the Salutation StandardValueSet is possible to retrieve via the sfdx command. Problems start when I try to retrieve Record Type assignments for the Lead object for instance.

How to deploy a standardvalueset to multiple Orgs?

You can just add the StandardValueSet to Package.XML in Force.Com IDE. retrieve it make necessary changes and then deploy to various orgs.

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What are standard value sets in Salesforce?

As a brief recap, many Salesforce standard objects have picklist fields - fields that allow only a restricted set of predefined values. Before Winter 17, these predefined values were stored with the field definition, but now they're stored separately. These new collections of values are called standard value sets.

How do I retrieve a picklist value in Salesforce?

Picklist can be easily seen in Salesforce Lightning mode by using the UI: Setup -> Object Manager -> Select the Object where the field is -> Click on Fields and Relationships -> Select the field -> Scroll Down and you will see the values.

How do you deploy standard picklist values in Salesforce using changeset?

Add the Record Type under the Change Set Components if necessary. Click on View/Add Dependencies. Select the required dependencies, including the picklist fields. Click Add to Change Set.

How do I add a value to a standard picklist in Salesforce?

Add or Edit Picklist ValuesNavigate to the fields area for your object.In the Custom Fields & Relationships related list, click the name of the picklist field to update.In the Values section, click Edit next to a value.Change the value's name, and optionally make the value the default for the master picklist.More items...

How do I query a picklist field in SOQL?

To get the picklist label via SOQL. Use the PicklistEntry Class to retrieve picklist value's label and API name dynamically. getLabel() – will return a picklist value's label. getValue() – will return a picklist value's API Name, as it used to do before.

How do you find the picklist value in a formula field?

Use Picklist Fields in FormulasIn Setup, use the quick find box to find the Object Manager.Click Case | Fields & Relationships and click New.Select Text Area and click Next.In Field Label, enter Reason for Escalating. Field Name populates automatically.Click Next.Click Next again and then click Save.

Can we deploy standard picklist values in Salesforce?

Standard fields and standard picklists are those that change frequently between organizations. Unfortunately, Salesforce changeset does not support deployments of these components. This is one of the pain points for many Salesforce admins. However, if you use ClickDeploy.io, this can be done in just a few clicks.

Can we deploy standard objects in Salesforce?

You just have to add each new custom fields of your standard objects in your changeset (the standard object itself already exists). Hi, You can create a changeset with all your "components" that you want to deploy at once. A changeset can contain hundreds of components and can be validated and deployed altogether.

How do I move a standard field in Salesforce?

We are using the Force.com migration tool and are unable to migrate all of the configuration to a new environment. Specifically, we need to migrate standard fields on standard objects using the migration tool. For instance, the "Status" field on the Lead object.

Why can't I see a picklist value in Salesforce?

1 Answer. Go to the Record Type settings for the standard and custom objects. Click on the record type and you'll see the "Picklists Available for Editing" section. From there you should be able to add the new picklist values.

Why is my picklist value not showing up?

It is almost always because you didn't make it available to that Record Type. To check this; In Setup, navigate to the Record Type settings for the object/record. At the bottom of the screen you'll see Picklists Available For Editing.

How do you fetch picklist values based on record type in Apex?

In general, Apex help to get all the picklist field values regardless of record type of on sObject, but the values can be retrieved using the schema class. In general, Apex help to get all the picklist field values regardless of record type of on sObject, but the values can be retrieved using the schema class.

What is a picklist in Salesforce?

As a brief recap, many Salesforce standard objects have picklist fields - fields that allow only a restricted set of predefined values. Before Winter 17, these predefined values were stored with the field definition, but now they're stored separately. These new collections of values are called standard value sets. For example, the Type picklist on the Opportunity object now has its values stored in the OpportunityType standard value set.

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Can you forget to deploy a standard value set?

There’s one problem when it comes to moving changes between environments, though: when you’re deploying a picklist, it’s very easy to forget to deploy its associated standard value set! Even if you remember that the dependency exists, you still need to remember which value set corresponds to which standard field.

Does Gearset detect dependency?

Luckily, we’ve got your back. Gearset will now automatically detect the dependency relationship between a picklist field and its underlying standard value set, and will display it right in the comparison grid:

FabienTaillon commented on Aug 26, 2019

Actually there are several metadata where it does not work, so I'm sure you already know about it.

aldoforce commented on Apr 3, 2020

any update around this? I'm facing the same problem. Can't retrieve Case status fields.

FabienTaillon commented on Apr 3, 2020

If you know which StandardValueSet, you can specify then name directly: sfdx force:source:retrieve -m StandardValueSet:CaseStatus

FabienTaillon commented on Oct 5, 2020

Have you checked that nothing was retrieved ? I sometimes get a "No results found" message, but the metadata is retrieved anyway.

dsobkowiakWorkBench commented on Feb 11

Thanks a lot the hint with sfdx force:source:retrieve -m StandardValueSet:CaseStatus helped me out. Many thanks

How many values can a global value set have?

The global value set is inherited by any custom picklist field that uses that value set. Each value is of type customValue. A global value set can have up to 1,000 total values (inclusive of inactive values).

What is global value set?

A global value set isn't a field itself. (In contrast, the custom picklist fields that are based on a global picklist are of type ValueSet.) This type extends the Metadata metadata type and inherits its fullName field.

Where are globalvaluesets stored?

GlobalValueSet components have the suffix .globalValueSet and are stored in the globalValueSets folder.

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