Database.com Metadata API Developer's Guide - Salesforce.com

Metadata TypesExternalDataSourceField TypeObjectsWhat the Field Contains• Euter (Swedish)• Common (Dutch)Picklist(IncludingDependentPicklist)SharingModelCustom fieldCustom objectCustom fieldRepresents a picklist, a set of labels and values that can be selected from a picklist.Represents the sharing model for the custom object or custom field. Valid values are:• Private• Read• ReadWriteStartsWithCustom objectCustom fieldIndicates whether the noun starts with a vowel, consonant, or is a special character.This is used for languages where words need different treatment depending on the firstcharacter. Valid values are:• Consonant• Vowel• Special (for nouns starting with z, or s plus consonants)TreatBlanksAsCustom fieldIndicates how blanks should be treated. Valid values are:• BlankAsBlank• BlankAsZeroExternalDataSourceNote: Sunlight Search, which lets you access external data sources, including SharePoint data in Salesforce via externalobjects, is currently available as a beta feature. You can provide feedback and suggestions on the IdeaExchange. Forinformation on enabling this feature for your organization, contact salesforce.com.Represents the metadata associated with an external data source. Create external data sources to manage connection detailsfor integration with data sources outside of Salesforce. It extends the Metadata metadata type and inherits its fullName field.File Suffix and Directory LocationExternalDataSource components are stored in the dataSources directory of the corresponding package directory.ExternalDataSource components have the extension .dataSource, and the suffix is the name of the external data source.VersionExternalDataSource components are available in API version 28.0 and later.FieldsField NameapiKeyField TypestringDescriptionThe key to connect to the external data source.109