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Salesforce Document Generation
Identify Your Document Generation Type

Identify Your Document Generation Type

Learn how to recognize whether you're using client-side, server-side Document Generation 1.0, or 2.0 by reviewing your Salesforce settings, and the properties of your generated pdf documents. Understanding your current document generation mode is essential for optimizing your document creation process and adhering to any limitations.

Required Editions

Available in: Lightning Experience
Available in: Professional, Enterprise, Unlimited, and Developer Editions

Document Generation Versions, Types, and Verification

Document Generation Version Document Generation Type Key Settings Supported Managed Packages What it is about How to Confirm
1.0 Client‑Side document generation Enable Server‑Side Document Generation setting = Off
  • Omnistudio (OS)
  • Industries Communications, Media, Energy & Utilities (CME)
  • Insurance (INS)
  • Vlocity Government (PS)
Documents are generated in the user's browser. This method is only supported in Document Generation 1.0. The preview appears immediately when document generation is initiated. In contrast, server-side generation shows a processing window before preview.
1.0 Server‑Side document generation with managed package Omnistudio (OS) Documents are generated server-side. Templates are created using the Omnistudio Document Template Designer. The PDF’s properties show PDFTron as the producer, confirming use of Document Generation 1.0.
1.0 Server‑Side document generation without managed package N/A Documents are processed server-side using the standard Salesforce template designer, independent of managed packages. The PDF’s properties show PDFTron as the producer, confirming Document Generation 1.0.
2.0 Server‑Side document generation with managed package
  • Omnistudio (OS)
  • Industries Communications, Media, Energy & Utilities (CME)
  • Insurance (INS)
  • Vlocity Government (PS)
PDF document generation is handled entirely on the server with enhanced capabilities of Document Generation 2.0. The PDF’s properties show Aspose as the producer, confirming Document Generation 2.0.
2.0 Server‑Side document generation without managed package [Salesforce Document Generation] N/A PDF document generation is fully server-based and does not rely on managed packages. The PDF’s properties show Aspose as the producer, confirming Document Generation 2.0.
 
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