How to load an object into a package - NOT create?

Question

Is there a way in Process Builder to configure an activity to load an object into a package? The package consists of an object that is from a custom object type we have with a few simple string properties.

We would like to run the process so that objects from that custom type are searched, and the matching object is loaded into the package.

Is this possible in Process Builder without resorting to custom code? The closest we have come is via a "DQL Read", but this does not load the object, instead it returns copies of all the object's fields, and then if we map the results into the package, a whole new object is actually created.

Thanks in advance.

tusharinamdar · Accepted Answer

Hi Ahmed,

You are quite close with the DQL Read. Have your DQL Read activity return the r_object_id of the intended object and just map the object id to your Package's r_object_id in output message mapping. Your Package will now "reference" the object instead of copying its contents.

Do let me know if this solves your problem.

Tushar.