Here’s how Flow Visualizer for Visual Studio Code can transform your Salesforce workflow with an intuitive interface for efficient flow analysis …
Here are highlights from article Visualize Your Salesforce Flows in VS Code | Salesforce Ben
1. Flow Visualizer extension for VS Code:
– Created by Todd Halfpenny, Salesforce MVP and Golden Hoodie recipient.
– Allows for visualizing Salesforce flows within the VS Code interface.
– Offers a seamless and engaging solution for understanding flow logic.
– Works with different types of flows, including screen flows, autolaunched flows, and trigger flows.
2. Installation and usage:
– Flow Visualizer can be easily installed from the Salesforce Flow Visualizer in the VS Code marketplace.
– To use the extension, open the XML file for the flow in VS Code, open the command palette, and select Flow Visualizer: Render.
– This will display the flow in a visual format, making it easier to understand complex structures and connections.
3. Use cases:
– The extension simplifies documenting existing flows by allowing users to export flows into PNG format and add them to documentation.
– It eliminates the need to leave VS Code to view flows, making it convenient for users who are not comfortable reading XML.
– For admins, it helps in understanding how flows are represented in XML and can be a useful tool for learning to read XML.
– It also encourages admins to make use of VS Code in their day-to-day roles.
4. Future developments:
– The future of Flow Visualizer includes features like saving the markdown used behind the scenes, more detailed node information, visual linting warnings, and navigating to subflows.
5. Conclusion:
– Salesforce Flow Builder is a visual tool, but Flow Visualizer enhances the understanding and usability of flows within VS Code.
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