Bulk API Developer Guide

Introduction to Bulk API
Quick Start
Plan Bulk Data Loads
Prepare Data Files
Find Field Names
Valid Date Format in Records
Prepare CSV Files
Prepare XML and JSON Files
Relationship Fields in Records
Valid XML and JSON Records
Sample XML File
Sample JSON File
Load Binary Attachments
Request Basics
Work with Jobs
Work with Batches
Bulk Query
Reference
Sample Client Application Using Java
Map Data Fields
Glossary
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Sample XML File

The following XML sample includes two records for the Account object. Each record contains three fields. You can include any field for an object that you're processing. If you use this file to update existing accounts, any fields that aren't defined in the XML file are ignored during the update. You must include all required fields when you create a record.
1<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
2<sObjects xmlns="http://www.force.com/2009/06/asyncapi/dataload">
3   <sObject>
4      <Name>Xytrex Co.</Name>
5      <Description>Industrial Cleaning Supply Company</Description>
6      <Account Number>ABC15797531</Account Number>
7   </sObject>
8   <sObject>
9      <Name>Watson and Powell, Inc.</Name>
10      <Description>Law firm. New York Headquarters</Description>
11      <Account Number>ABC24689753</Account Number>
12   </sObject>
13</sObjects>