Data Loader:
The Data Loader is an easy to use graphical tool that helps you to get your data into Salesforce objects. The Data Loader can also be used to extract data from database objects into any .csv(comma separated value) files. You can even use the Data Loader to perform bulk deletions by exporting the ID fields for the data you wish to delete and using that source to specify deletions through the Data Loader.
Sometimes you need to move data from one environment to another environment. Force.com Data Loader is a tool designed specifically to simplify these type of tasks.
Data Loader available for Enterprise, Unlimited and Developer Editions only.
Features of Data Loader:
- An easy-to-use wizard interface
- An alternate command line interface
- A batch mode interface with database connectivity
- Support for large files with up to millions of rows
- Drag-and-drop field mapping
- Support for all objects, including custom objects
- Detailed success and error log files in CSV format
- A built-in CSV file viewer
- Supported on Windows 7 and Windows XP, though an unofficial OS X version is also available
System Requirements, Download and install the Data Loader:
System Requirements:
- Microsoft® Windows® 7 or Windows XP
- 120 MB free disk space
- 256 MB available memory
- Java JRE 1.6 or later (Windows 7 or Windows XP)
- Sun JVM 1.6 or later (Windows 7 or Windows XP)
- Administrator privileges on the machine
Installation Procedure:
- In the application, click Your Name | Setup | Data Management | Data Loader.
- Click On Download the Data Loader and save the installer to your PC. Double-click the downloaded file to launch the InstallShield wizard.
- Click Next.
- Accept the license agreement and click Next.
- Accept the default installation directory, or click Change... to choose another directory. Click Next.
- Click Install.
- Click Finish.
- To start Data Loader, double-click the Data Loader icon on your desktop, or choose Start | All Programs | salesforce.com | Apex Data Loader | Apex Data Loader.
