Can you change the API name of a picklist value?
In addition to the ability to rename a picklist value’s label and API name, admins can block all picklist values’ API names from being changed by setting up a special permission. This feature is useful when you have multiple admins in your org and you want to make sure they don’t accidentally break integrations based on picklist values.
How to check picklist value in Apex code?
In my apex class and trigger code I have If statements based on picklist values. Using picklists in code I know uses the api name of the picklist value. My question is, is it ok to just use the api name or is it better to create custom metadata?
What happens to inactive values on a picklist?
Existing records containing a value when you set it to Inactive continue to contain the value. You can reactivate inactive values. This makes it a good alternative to deleting a value entirely. There is a limit on total combined active and inactive values. See Picklist Limitations.
How are picklist values stored in the database?
The page of Fields & Relationships identifies some fields, including some picklists, as indexed and you’re probably wondering what that means. An indexed field is stored in the database in a way that supports quick retrieval. This optimizes report generation, list views, and other requests…sometimes.
Can a multi-select picklist be a controlling field?
Multi-select picklist fields can be dependent, but not controlling fields. You can set default values for controlling fields but not for dependent picklists. If your org uses record types, choose a record type to test how it affects your controlling and dependent picklist values.
Where do I Find my picklist values in Salesforce?
In Setup, click the Object Manager tab, and then select the object associated with your picklist field. Click Fields & Relationships. Click the picklist’s Field Label to see the field’s detail page. You see your values in the Values related list
How to get the values from the picklist items?
I am getting the values under the API Name of the picklist items. How to get the value from the Values of the picklist? You don’t need to use SOQL to do this, instead you can get it using Apex ‘s Schema utility and DescribeFieldResult class. For example: You might want to review what you can do with that class here.
Can you use multi select picklists in Formula fields?
Multi-select picklists are not recommended in formula fields. A picklist value often determines which other fields on a record are required. ISPICKVAL () and CASE () are useful for creating validation rules that check whether a certain picklist value is selected.
Can you write a formula that returns a picklist?
While you can’t write a formula that returns a picklist as a result, you likely have to reference picklists in your formula fields. Say you need a validation rule that requires a user to fill out an explanation if they select “Other” as an Account’s Type.