1. Install

Install Office File Creator from AppExchange into your Salesforce organization.

 

1.1. Install

From the Install page, go to the AppExchange page and click Get It Now.

Select your account and click Install in Production or Install in Sandbox.

*This screen is not displayed for Standard/Pro.

 

Confirm the terms and conditions and click Confirm and Install.

*This screen is not displayed for Standard/Pro.

 

Log in to your salesforce organization you want to install.

 

Select Install for Admins Only and click Install.

 

Installation will begin. Wait for the installation to complete.

 

After installation is complete, click Done.

 

 

1.2. License Information

Open the OFC_License tab from the Office File Creator application, which displays OFC Editions (Free/Standard/Pro) and License Information (Status, Expiration Date) for and paid versions.

 

 

1.3. Troubleshooting

When selecting an installation location on the install screen, "We didn't find any Salesforce accounts linked to your Trailblazer.me profile. To create an account, sign up for a free trial of Salesforce." is displayed. My Salesforce account is already connected to Trailblazer.

This may be a connection issue between your Salesforce account and Trailblazer. Contact Salesforce Help.

 

When accessing the AppExchange, the "503 first byte timeout" error message shows.

It is due to a Salesforce Known Issue. Refresh the page or try again later. If access is still not available after 2-3 hours, contact Salesforce Help.

Salesforce Known Issues

'Error 503 first byte timeout' sometimes displayed when accessing an AppExchange listing