Explore the workspace

One launch point.
Many ways to move work forward.

Lightning Connect organizes Salesforce data, metadata, and developer workflows around the context you are already working in.

Launcher Data export Data import Metadata Developer console

01 · Salesforce launcher

Start from the page you are already on.

The in-page drawer surfaces searchable objects and users, organization context, session status, and quick paths to the workspace tools.

Open direct workspace entry points
Browse object and record context
See connected organization details

Lightning Connect launcher displaying Salesforce object and record information — Searchable Salesforce context, within reach.

02 · Data export & view

From object discovery to usable data.

Inspect objects and fields, construct SOQL queries with editor assistance, review paged results, and export or copy data in practical formats.

Object and field explorer
SOQL tabs, suggestions, validation, and history
CSV and Excel export or copy actions
Record and field inspection in Data View

Data Export workspace showing a SOQL query and results table — Compose, validate, execute, and export.

03 · Data import

Prepare changes before they reach your org.

Bring in records manually, from pasted tabular data, or from CSV and Excel files. Map columns, validate staged rows, select permitted operations, and review results.

Create, update, upsert, or delete where access permits
Field mapping and picklist-aware validation
Editable staged rows and per-row outcomes
Reusable mappings stored locally in the browser

Data Import workspace with object selection and record staging controls — Stage and verify data changes with clarity.

04 · Download metadata

Build focused packages, without the busywork.

Discover metadata types and components, create a precise selection, inspect available dependencies, generate package.xml, and download a Metadata API ZIP.