Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL) for Rules

Related products: CS Rules & Permissions

When defining a rule, would be great to have a checkbox on the Setup Rule page called "Advanced query mode with Salesforce Object Query Language". When checked, it would change the Show and Filters sections to a single Text Area that would allow direct entry of a Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL) SELECT. This would allow for more fine-grained control over the query and filtering. As the underlying capability is provided through SOQL, it would be fairly easy to implement.





To be a little fancier, it could translate the current state of the Show and Filters into an SOQL Select.





Ramifications: Once you check the check box, there would be no going back to the simpler view. To avoid any unhappiness, prompt the user "This mode for the Rule is not reversible. Continue?"
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