View all of your deployed components
Salesforce MetaData Deployment Extension
1. Utilizing Differentiator Tool Features:
The tool allows for deploying metadata from one Salesforce org to another.
It provides the functionality to switch between the source and target orgs while comparing metadata.
Users can select and deploy fields, layouts, and other elements as needed.
2. Accessing the Metapost tool:
Users need to select the source and target orgs for the metadata deployment.
After selecting the orgs, they can view the details of objects, custom settings, and custom metadata types.
For objects, users can select specific object elements to deploy, such as fields, layouts, list views, and lightning pages.They can also compare these elements between the source and target orgs and choose the number of fields to deploy. The target and source orgs can be changed during deployment.
Users can also take a backup of the fields, layouts, list views, and lightning pages.
Identical fields will be arranged in head on manner.
For custom settings, the complete custom setting object can be viewed and deployed.
For custom metadata types, the object can be viewed and deployed in its entirety.
Clicking on the deploy button initiates the metadata deployment from the source to the target org.
Ahead of the field box we have added help text.
Users can create custom objects using this tool.
3. Troubleshooting:
The tool aims to address various issues and challenges of metadata deployment.
4. Considerations:
This tool is only available for the lightning experience side and will not gonna work for the classic experience side.
Package field will not be deployable.
5. Summary:
Metapost is an extension used to deploy Salesforce metadata such as objects, custom settings, and custom metadata types from one Salesforce org to another.One of the key features of Metapost is its ability to deploy metadata from one Salesforce org to another.
Users can select the source and target orgs, enabling them to transfer the desired metadata components between the two environments. Metapost also provides a convenient functionality that allows users to switch between the source and target orgs while comparing metadata.
This feature enhances the ability to evaluate and analyze the differences between the two orgs, ensuring accurate and effective deployment.When working with objects, users can view the details of individual objects, such as fields, layouts, list views, and lightning pages. Metapost enables users to selectively deploy specific elements of an object as needed, giving them control over the metadata being transferred. The tool also facilitates a comparison between the elements of the source and target orgs, enabling users to identify discrepancies and make informed decisions during deployment. Additionally, users have the flexibility to adjust the number of fields they want to deploy, adapting to their specific requirements and can take a backup of the object as well.
Custom settings can be easily managed using Metapost. Users can view, deploy, and take a backup of the complete custom setting object, ensuring that all relevant settings are accurately transferred between orgs.
Similarly, Metapost provides support for custom metadata types. Users can view, deploy and take a backup of the entire custom metadata type object, ensuring comprehensive and consistent transfer of metadata.The deployment process is initiated by clicking the deploy button, which triggers the transfer of metadata from the source org to the target org. Throughout the process, users have the flexibility to change the target and source orgs as needed, further enhancing the tool's adaptability.
Metapost is a valuable extension for Salesforce administrators and developers, offering a range of features that simplify the deployment of metadata between Salesforce orgs. Its ability to compare and selectively deploy object elements, custom settings, and custom metadata types enhances the efficiency and accuracy of metadata transfers.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Salesforce MetaData Deployment extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Salesforce MetaData Deployment 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 MetaData Deployment extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Salesforce MetaData Deployment extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Salesforce MetaData Deployment extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Salesforce MetaData Deployment 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 MetaData Deployment Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Salesforce MetaData Deployment extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Salesforce MetaData Deployment extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Salesforce MetaData Deployment 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 MetaData Deployment 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 MetaData Deployment extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Salesforce MetaData Deployment 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 MetaData Deployment extension file
Select and download the Salesforce MetaData Deployment 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 MetaData Deployment 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 MetaData Deployment 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 MetaData Deployment 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 MetaData Deployment extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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