Data Loader Guide

Data Loader
When to Use Data Loader
Install Data Loader
Configure Data Loader
Using Data Loader
Run in Batch Mode (Windows Only)
Installed Directories and Files
Encrypt from the Command Line
Upgrade Your Batch Mode Interface
Run Batch File With Windows 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

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.
Available in: both Salesforce Classic (not available in all orgs) and Lightning Experience
Available in: Enterprise, Performance, Unlimited, and Developer editions

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

Note

Here's a list of object names and descriptions.

  • csvRead—Allows the reading of a comma or tab-delimited file. There must 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.