JobBuilder

DemandTools JobBuilder is a graphical script creation tool that provides DemandTools users a quick way to create batches of DemandTools jobs (scenarios). Batches can be run as a single file or scheduled to run automatically with Windows Task Sched...

JobBuilder system requirements: Designed for and recommended to be operated on Intel-based hardware and Microsoft Windows Operating Systems Compatible with use on a Virtual Windows computer with virtualization software such as VMWare or Parallels...

QUESTION: I have the latest version of DemandTools installed but, I get this error when I open JobBuilder. After I click OK on the pop up, JobBuilder closes. I am unable to access JobBuilder. How do I resolve this? ANSWER: This can occur on: A m...

1) Download, open and install    Click here for full installation instructions2) Specify the DemandTools .exe location and the default scenario directory Settings -> Configuration Click here for full Configuration instructions 3) Create Jobs  ...

JobBuilder InstallationInstallation Notes: The installing User must have administrative rights to the local computer This allows the association of the .DJB file type, used by DemandTools JobBuilder, via the system registry Administrative rights...

NOTE: The configuration portion of this document needs to be completed prior to creating batches. ** Reminder ** DemandTools 2.60.81 or greater is required to use DemandTools JobBuilder. Show Controls which screens are presented during the launch...

The JobBuilder interface is a single screen with two sections. The top section is the Setup Area and contains: Menu bar   Tool bar  Job setup and edit interface When the Toolbar is disabled, controls can be found under File and Edit in the menu ...

Modules that can be Scheduled include: MassEffect MassImpact Reassign Ownership MassBackup BulkBackup Single Table Dedupe Lead Conversion  Find/Report ID's EmailConnect PowerGrid and ReportEdit cannot be scheduled Things to know before schedulin...

QUESTION: What is the proper order of parameters when setting up a DemandTools scenario job in JobBuilder? ANSWER: Order of file paths/parameters: scenario file path (always required), followed by the input/output file path (if needed)  A space i...

Question:  Can I use JobBuilder to upload a file from a FTP or SFTP Site? Answer:  Yes, this can be accomplished! For the purposes of this article, the WinSCP SFTP Client was used. The first step is to create a script file: A script file will be r...

You can pass command line parameters to any djb path file. Example: Create a batch file to backup the folder specified in parameter 1 to a new folder that includes the creation date in the name. Passing parameters: JobBuilder.exe -execute backup....

When I build JobBuilder jobs I often use a free command line program called SwithMail. SwithMail allows me to send email notifications directly from JobBuilder using a gmail account in my case. You can use it to send out job completion notificatio...

The Delay Command allows a user to determine the time between jobs.  If you select Delay, the next DemandTools job in the batch will start after the delay period.  

Registry files and the Salesforce Instance drop-down work together to ensure scenarios executed by JobBuilder are processed in the correct instance with the correct settings. Why use a registry file? Registry files hold settings from the login tab...

DemandTools JobBuilder 1.5 contains identical features and operates exactly as version 1.0 except for one upgrade for the Run DemandTools Command. The Run DemandTools Command now has the capability to define in which instance of Salesforce the job...

Execution Reminders Run DemandTools Command: Remember to set DemandTools to Auto login. If applicable, have the Salesforce Instance specified per job.  There are two ways to manually execute a batch Execute from the JobBuilder Interface Execute ...

Copy Copies the file(s) in the Filename field (source path) to the location in the Parameter field (destination path) Supports wildcards (*, %) If the destination ends with a trailing slash, JobBuilder will automatically create the destination di...

Any application that works via the command line can be used. Allows any type .exe file to be included in the batch. Unless the file is in the DOS search path, the full filename has to be specified in the Filename field. Filename field is used ...

JobBuilder batches can be executed manually and on an automated schedule. A built in link to Microsoft Task Scheduler allows JobBuilder batches to be scheduled with ease. Scheduling Reminders Run DemandTools Command: Auto login must be enabled in...

Only available when using the Run DemandTools Command. Steps covered in this section Create a registry file for all applicable Salesforce instances  (click HERE to learn how to create a .reg file) Add the registry file to the Salesforce Instance ...

End Process Ends the application specified in the Filename field. The process name is not case sensitive. For most applications, it's the same as the original executable filename (without path). Make sure there is no path in the Filename field. ...

Several date and time tags can be used in the Filename and Parameter fields. %ss% - Second with a leading zero (00-59) %nn% - Minute with a leading zero (00-59) %hh% - Hour with a leading zero (00-23) %dd% - Day as a number with a leading zero (0...

1. Log into DemandTools  Select the Auto-Login box on the login screen Login with the credentials to be saved with the .reg file 2. Select Edit -> Options Select the settings to be saved and used when the .reg file is clicked to access DemandTo...

QUESTION:  I have a scheduled Find IDs job set up in JobBuilder and it keeps giving me this error: [Description:The output file for FindId's is not a supported type] My output file format is a supported type. How do I resolve? ANSWER: This error...

QUESTION: I have a scheduled job in JobBuilder and it won't run because of this error: Batchfile not found! How do I resolve? ANSWER: This error occurs when the batch file is moved after the scheduled job is created. JobBuilder batches are save...

Default JobBuilder Command To function, the DemandTools .exe must be configured in the Settings menu.     1.  Filename This setting determines which program runs. This option is disabled in the Run DemandTools command as it is specified in the S...

Question: I have created an End/Kill Process command and it is not working. Answer: Make sure there is no path in the filename edit field for this to work properly. 

This short video shows how to maximize your allowed API connections to Salesforce (up to 6 per user) and speed up the processing of a JobBuilder batch with 12 jobs.

Question: I have disabled the progress window in the settings menu, but the Execute function still shows it? Answer: The progress window is always displayed when using the execute function. When you disable the Progress window, that setting only a...