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 DataRaptors are OmniStudio data tools that can perform various functions on data, such as reading, writing, transforming, and validating. They can work with Salesforce data and external data sources. The two functions that can be performed by DataRaptors are:

Transform data: DataRaptors can use transformation rules to manipulate data, such as changing the format, applying calculations, mapping values, etc.

Read and write data to Salesforce: DataRaptors can use SOQL or SOSL queries to read data from Salesforce objects and fields, and use DML operations to insert, update, delete, or upsert data to Salesforce.

The functions that cannot be performed by DataRaptors are:

Combine requests into a single response: DataRaptors cannot aggregate multiple requests from different sources into one response. This can be done using Integration Procedures, which can orchestrate multiple DataRaptors or REST calls into a single process.

Read and write data to external systems: DataRaptors cannot directly access external systems or APIs. They need to use Integration Procedures or REST elements to invoke external services and pass the data to or from DataRaptors.

 The business problem that DataRaptor solves is that it removes the need to code data mappings for data transformations. DataRaptor allows the designer to declaratively define how data is read, transformed, and written between Salesforce and external systems. It does not allow developers to create complex API queries declaratively, as this is done by Integration Procedures. It does not combine multiple steps and processes into a single server call, as this is done by Calculation Procedures. It does not guide humans through a complex business process, as this is done by OmniScripts.

The consultant should suggest removing Step 1 and prefilling the account information automatically to improve the design. Since the OmniScript will be launched from an account detail page, there is no need to ask the user to enter the account name again. The consultant can use an Input Parameter element to pass the account ID from the page to the OmniScript, and then use a DataRaptor Extract Action element to retrieve the account information and display it in Step 2. This will save time and avoid errors

 A Text Block element in OmniScript can perform three functions: display links or images, apply text formatting, and format tables. A Text Block element can use HTML tags to create hyperlinks or embed images in the OmniScript. It can also use CSS properties to style the text, such as font size, color, alignment, etc. Additionally, a Text Block element can use HTML table tags to create and format tables in the OmniScript