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Brobench FAQ/Tips

FAQ​

App Setup​

Do I need to create an account?​

You do not need to create any Brobench account at this time. Just click on the icon in the toolbar.

Does it share any info about Org with itself or others?​

Brobench doesn't share any information about Org you connect with Datasert servers or third parties. We do not even include any Website tracking in the interest of security.

How do I easily launch the Brobench extension?​

When you install the extension, by default, the extension needs to be accessed by first clicking on the Extension Menu and then Brobench icon. For easy access, you can pin the extension.

Global Value Sets​

How do I export Picklist Values of one or more Global Value Sets?​

Open Global Value Sets module, select one or more Value Sets from the main grid, which should list all values in the right-side grid. Right-click on the right side grid and goto Export Other to export all values.

Can I edit Picklist Values of Global Value Sets?​

Yes, Global Value Sets module allows you to bulk edit the Picklist Values

Tips​

Brobench has many features that are kind of hidden and out of the way but nonetheless very convenient and time saving. We will list some noteworthy ones here. If you come across any Brobench feature that we should add to this list, please do share with us and will add to this list.

Data Display​

  • You can preview any datetime values in various timezones. Just hover over a datetime value to open the popup. This works in all Datagrids as well as Form fields. See Datetime Values for more info

Datagrid​

  • You can select one or more cells in any Datagrid, select Right-click -> Copy Other -> Copy as In Clause String, then you can paste the copied string straight into a SOQL Query where clause
  • Many Datagrids enabled filtering fields. In such cases, you can enter search term to show only fields matching that term. This is a huge time saver, especially in SOQL Results, which typically deals with a large number of columns. See Fields Filter for more info

Objects​

  • Navigate to any Object details, select Data tab, which shows the preview of Records for that object, with you having to query anything

Query​