Configure proxy, logging, notifications, and license settings.
The Settings dialog is the central place to configure how SFDC File Exporter connects to the internet, what information it records, how it notifies you, and which license it runs under. All changes take effect after clicking Save — except on the License tab, where activation happens immediately when you click Activate.
In the application menu bar, click File and then select Settings from the dropdown.
Click the Settings icon (gear icon) in the main toolbar. The Settings dialog opens to the last active tab.
The dialog contains four tabs: Proxy Configuration, Miscellaneous, Notifications, and License. Click any tab to navigate to it.
If your network routes outbound traffic through a proxy server, configure it here. When a proxy is enabled, all Salesforce API calls and OAuth flows are routed through the specified server.
Check the Enable Proxy checkbox to activate proxy routing. When unchecked, the application connects directly to Salesforce and the fields below are ignored.
Enter the hostname or IP address of your proxy server in the Proxy Host field. For example: proxy.company.com or 192.168.1.10.
Enter the port your proxy server listens on in the Proxy Port field. Common values are 8080, 3128, or 80. The field accepts numbers only.
If your proxy requires authentication, enter your Proxy Username and Proxy Password. Leave both fields blank if the proxy is unauthenticated.
Click Save to apply the proxy settings. The new configuration takes effect on the next API call or login attempt.
| Field | Required | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Enable Proxy | — | Checkbox toggle |
| Proxy Host | Yes, when proxy is enabled | proxy.company.com |
| Proxy Port | Yes, when proxy is enabled | 8080 |
| Proxy Username | No | jsmith |
| Proxy Password | No | •••••••• |
Controls two independent features: detailed application logging and job history tracking for scheduled exports.
Check Enable Detailed Logging to turn on verbose application logs. When enabled, the application records each API request, response status, file download event, and any errors encountered during export operations.
Once logging is enabled and settings are saved, a Logs tab appears on the main dashboard. Click it to review the current log output in real time.
Inside the Logs tab, use the Clear Logs button to remove the current log output from the display. This does not disable logging — new entries will continue to appear as operations run.
Check Enable Job History Tracking to record the outcome of each scheduled export run. When enabled, completed and failed runs are listed under the History subtab inside each scheduled job on the Scheduled Jobs tab.
Navigate to the Scheduled Jobs tab on the dashboard, then open a job and select the History subtab to see a list of past runs, their timestamps, and their success or failure status.
Use the Delete All History button on the History subtab to permanently remove every recorded run for that job. This action cannot be undone.
Configure how SFDC File Exporter alerts you when an export finishes or fails. Notifications can be sent as desktop system alerts, as email messages, or both.
Check Desktop notification on export completed to receive a system notification when an export job finishes successfully. The notification shows the job name and the number of files downloaded.
Check Desktop notification on export failed to be alerted when an export job encounters an error and stops. The notification includes a brief description of the failure reason.
Check Email notification on export completed to receive an email summary when an export finishes successfully. The email includes the job name, file count, and destination folder path.
Check Email notification on export failed to receive an email when an export job fails. The email includes the error details to help you diagnose the problem quickly.
Click Save after selecting your notification preferences. The new settings apply to all future export runs, including scheduled ones.
Enter and activate your SFDC File Exporter product license key. Activation connects to the license server to verify and register the key against your machine. No Salesforce credentials are required for this step.
Open the Settings dialog and click the License tab. The current license status is shown at the top of the tab — either the active license details or a prompt indicating that no license is active.
Paste or type your product license key into the License Key field. The key is provided in the purchase confirmation email sent to the address used at checkout.
Click the Activate button. The application contacts the license server, verifies the key, and registers the current machine. A confirmation message appears immediately if activation succeeds.
After successful activation, the tab displays your license plan, the registered email address, and the expiry date. No restart is required — the full feature set becomes available right away.