OWD and Data Loader
OWD and Data Loader
Data Loader
1. What is Data Loader?
Data Loader is a client application for the bulk import or export of data. Use it to insert, update,
delete, or export Salesforce records. When importing data, Data Loader reads, extracts, and
loads data from comma-separated values (CSV) files or from a database connection. When
exporting data, it outputs CSV files. By using data loader we can upload up to 5,00,000 records.
Data Loader is a stand-alone tool to process bulk records. With Dataloader we can process
maximum of 5 million records. Most of the time we use only Dataloader. Default batch size of
the Dataloader is 200.
2. On which standard objects we can perform operations using data loader?
In all standard objects we can perform operations using data loader.
3. On how many records we can work using data loader?
When to Use the Data Loader
Available in: Enterprise, Unlimited, Developer, and Database.com Editions
The Data Loader complements the web-based import wizards that are accessible from the Setup
menu in the online application. Refer to the following guidelines to determine which method of
importing best suits your business needs:
Use the Data Loader when:
You need to load 50,000 to 5,000,000 records. If you need to load more than 5,000,000 records,
we recommend you work with a Salesforce.com partner.
You need to load into an object that is not yet supported by web-based importing.
You want to schedule regular data loads, such as nightly imports.
You want to export your data for backup purposes.
Use Web-based importing when:
You are loading less than 50,000 records.
The object you need to import is supported by the web-based import wizards.
You want to prevent duplicates by uploading records according to account name and site, contact
email address, or lead email address.