Data Loader Guide

Data Loader
When to Use Data Loader
Using Data Loader
Running in Batch Mode (Windows Only)
Installed Directories and Files
Encrypt from the Command Line
Upgrade Your Batch Mode Interface
Data Loader Command-Line Interface
Configure Batch Processes
Data Loader Process Configuration Parameters
Data Loader Command-Line Operations
Configure Database Access
Spring Framework
Data Access Objects
SQL Configuration
Map Columns
Run Individual Batch Processes
Command-Line Quick Start (Windows Only)
Data Loader Third-Party Licenses
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Data Access Objects

Available in: Enterprise, Performance, Unlimited, Developer, and Database.com Editions

The Data Loader command-line interface is supported for Windows only.

Note

When running Data Loader in batch mode from the command line, several data access objects are supported. A data access object allows access to an external data source outside of Salesforce. They can implement a read interface (DataReader), a write interface (DataWriter), or both. See the following list of object names and descriptions.

csvRead
Allows the reading of a comma or tab-delimited file. There should be a header row at the top of the file that describes each column.
csvWrite
Allows writing to a comma-delimited file. A header row is added to the top of the file based on the column list provided by the caller.
databaseRead
Allows the reading of a database. Use database-conf.xml to configure database access.
databaseWrite
Allows writing to a database. Use database-conf.xml to configure database access.