Automation

Unlike custom labels or custom settings, there is no option to use custom metadata types as a global variable. However, it is possible to use custom metadata types in flow without the Get Records element.

There are multiple ways to post to Chatter using Salesforce Flow. While these methods lack the ability to attach files, it is still possible to use the out of the box Flow elements to post to Chatter with attachment.

In Salesforce, users have the option to follow or unfollow records by simply clicking the Follow button on the record's page. If you wish to automate the follow/unfollow process, you can also use custom solutions. Here's a guide on using flow to auto follow records.

Although the Data Table component has some limitations, there are many creative workarounds to achieve what you need to do. One of these limitations is related to using the Data Table to display non-object data.

Salesforce introduced the Transform element in the Winter '24 release. Here is how to use this element.

Both the Assignment and Update Records elements can modify the triggering record in a before save record triggered flow. Furthermore, neither of them consumes from the DML limits.

The Loop element iterates through items within a collection variable, allowing you to execute actions for each item in the collection. It is one of the main elements in Salesforce Flow and therefore it is crucial to know how and when to use it.

Salesforce replaced the Pause element with three new Wait elements in the Winter '24 release. Although they may sound as completely new features, they just make the configuration easier.