When you map external object fields to GraphQL scalar types, you may want to optimize the type mapping for a better experience in Salesforce. For example, a String in the GraphQL schema can be mapped to a Picklist in Salesforce to improve data quality.
| Available in: both Salesforce Classic and Lightning Experience |
Available in: Developer Edition Available for an extra cost in: Enterprise, Performance, and Unlimited Editions |
| GraphQL Scalar Type | Salesforce External Object Field Type |
|---|---|
| ID | Text |
| String | Text |
| Int | Number |
| Float | Number |
| Boolean | Checkbox |
| Enum | Picklist |
| Enum (List) | Picklist (Multi-select) |
Salesforce Connect adapter for GraphQL supports these type conversions.
Mapping isn't supported for custom GraphQL object types.
This table lists the mapping of AWS AppSync scalars to external object field types in Salesforce.
| AWS AppSync Scalar Type | Salesforce External Object Field Type |
|---|---|
| AWSDate | Date |
| AWSTime | Time |
| AWSDateTime | Date/Time |
| AWSTimestamp | Number |
| AWSEmail | |
| AWSJSON | Text Area (Long) |
| AWSPhone | Phone |
| AWSURL | URL |
| AWSIPAddress | Text |
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