When you create a new recipe, you are presented with the Recipe Builder. The interface is designed for intuitive, drag-and-drop configuration.
- The Toolbox (Left): Contains all available rules (e.g., “CSV Extract,” “Lookup,” “Formula,” “Salesforce DML”) that you can drag onto the canvas. Rules are organized by category (e.g.,
Export). - The Canvas (Center): This is your main workspace where you build the logic for your recipe. It is visually organized into the four phases.
- The Configuration Modal (Right): When you select a rule on the canvas, this modal opens, allowing you to configure its specific parameters (e.g., mapping fields, writing formulas, or defining lookup criteria).
The main “All Recipes” list view includes a filter search box to help you find recipes faster. To improve usability:
- The main “Recipes” list is sorted by Last Modified Date by default. (ref: 1.83)
- The “New Recipe” modal is structured into “Import,” “Data,” and “Other” categories to clarify your starting point. (ref: 1.83)
- Recipe names are restricted to a maximum of 70 characters to prevent display issues in the builder. (ref: 1.83)
2.1.1. Running a Recipe Manually #
When you run a recipe manually, the “Run a Recipe” modal provides a streamlined user experience. It includes a filter search box to quickly find the recipe you need and features a more organized two-column layout for clarity. (ref: 1.83)
2.1.2. Navigating the Four Phases #
Every recipe is built using the same four-phase logic. You add rules from the toolbox to the canvas under the appropriate phase.
- Slice: Define your data source.
- Extract: Parse the raw data.
- Transform: Cleanse, validate, and enrich the data.
- Load/Export: Commit the data to Salesforce or deliver it to another destination.