Enhances Salesforce formulas with syntax highlighting, autocomplete, formatting, field analysis, and syntax checking.
Salesforce.com Enhanced Formula Editor Extension
This extension requires a paid license key subscription and offers a free 14-day trial.
Watch the video and visit the extension's website for examples of the below features:
https://www.enhancedformulaeditor.com/
When you visit a Salesforce formula edit page it will automatically enhance the formula text field with a code editor or provide an Open button to use the code editor in a popup window. This includes Flow formulas, Process Builder formulas, formula fields, validation rule formulas, workflow rule formulas, and field update formulas.
The extension is updated during each Salesforce quarterly release to support the latest API versions and the latest formula functions.
Editor Features Include:
- Syntax highlighting
- Tabbing (tab and shift-tab)
- Parentheses matching
- Format button
- Autocompletion
- Review Changes
- Automated Syntax Checking
A new button named \"Analyze Fields\" is added to formula pages that loads details about the fields found in the formula. Field details include:
- Field type
- How many times it is used
- Formula field compile sizes
- Field record values
- Picklist values
- Sub formulas
Have an issue or a great idea for this extension? Visit the support tab above to leave feedback.
Updates
3/5/2023 - Format button support for Flows and Process Builders
6/12/2022 - Summer 2022 updates (new functions, latest api version)
2/8/2022 - Added automatic syntax checking
1/26/2022 - Added a Review Changes button to highlight what was changed
1/8/2022 - Autocomplete now searches in the middle of field names/functions
12/14/2021 - Added font family dropdown so fixed-width/monospace fonts can be used
12/12/2021 - Added field/function autocomplete for some instances
11/7/2021 - Added OAuth API Access for orgs that don't have the sid cookie available
8/7/2021 - Format formula improvements
6/8/2021 - Added support for cloudforce.com
3/21/2021 - Now supports flow and process builder formulas
2/15/2021 - Resize editor by dragging and dropping the bottom right corner
1/30/2021 - Picklist options now list the API Name and Label
1/9/2020 - Updated licensing system
11/22/2020 - Updated to use the latest metadata API version
6/30/2020 - Updated to use the latest metadata API version
1/6/2019 - Fixed some bugs handling decimal numbers
9/5/2018 - Added a button that formats the formula for you
7/11/2018 - Editor now remembers your font size
6/24/2018 - Now works with Lightning
3/1/2017 - Editor now remembers what size you made it
8/12/2015 - New \"Load Field Details\" button
7/11/2015 - Insert buttons for fields and functions work now
1/9/2012 - Fixed text wrapping in nowrap mode.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Salesforce.com Enhanced Formula Editor extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Salesforce.com Enhanced Formula Editor extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install Salesforce.com Enhanced Formula Editor extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Salesforce.com Enhanced Formula Editor extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Salesforce.com Enhanced Formula Editor extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Salesforce.com Enhanced Formula Editor extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the Salesforce.com Enhanced Formula Editor Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Salesforce.com Enhanced Formula Editor extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Salesforce.com Enhanced Formula Editor extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Salesforce.com Enhanced Formula Editor extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Salesforce.com Enhanced Formula Editor extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download Salesforce.com Enhanced Formula Editor extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Salesforce.com Enhanced Formula Editor extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the Salesforce.com Enhanced Formula Editor extension file
Select and download the Salesforce.com Enhanced Formula Editor extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Salesforce.com Enhanced Formula Editor extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Salesforce.com Enhanced Formula Editor extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Salesforce.com Enhanced Formula Editor extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Salesforce.com Enhanced Formula Editor extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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