The Controlling Vs Dependent Picklists report will show you each controlling picklist and the dependent values by object. This is useful for understanding the relationship between controlling and dependent picklists. This interface is available by right clicking an item on the desktop and also from the Options Menu.
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The Controlling Vs Dependent Picklists Report in Metazoa Snapshot is a valuable tool for understanding the relationships and dependencies between your custom and standard objects. It provides an easy-to-understand view of controlling and dependent picklists, making it simple to interpret the complex interrelationships within your Salesforce data.
Understanding the Report
When opening the report, you will notice a list of your custom and standard objects on the left-hand side. Objects that are highlighted indicate the presence of a controlling picklist. The name of the controlling field is clearly displayed.
The picklists that are controlled by the controlling field are displayed across the top of the report. For example, if the controlling picklist is "Region", the dependent picklists could be "Countries" and "Sub Regions".
The controlling values in the controlling field are listed in the first column. Following the "Region" example, these could be "Africa", "America", and "Asia".
The dependent picklists values, which are controlled by the controlling picklist, are shown in the corresponding rows. This means that if "Africa" is selected in the "Region" picklist, the possible options in the "Countries" and "Sub Regions" picklists will be displayed next to "Africa".
Finally, the report includes a section for uncontrolled values for both the controlling and dependent picklists.
Interacting with the Report
You can interact with the report in several ways. By clicking the checkboxes next to the objects, they will be included in the final display of the report. This allows you to easily customize what information you wish to focus on.
Once you have selected the required objects, the report can be exported in a variety of formats to suit your needs. This is a useful feature if you need to share the report with your team, or for future reference.
In addition, you have the option to schedule the report for automatic generation. The scheduling feature allows you to set up regular intervals at which the report will be produced and sent to an email, content, or chatter to whichever group you've set up in your preferences.
By offering a simple, yet comprehensive view of the relationships between your Salesforce objects, the Controlling Vs Dependent Picklists Report is an essential tool in managing and understanding your Salesforce data.