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Metadata API Example

To create a custom address field on an object, use Metadata API.

Before you create a custom address field, review the Custom Address Fields Requirements and Limitations. To discuss the feature and ask questions, join the Custom Address Fields Discussion group on the Trailblazer Community.

Note

This example creates a custom object of type Address on the Account object.

1<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
2<CustomObject xmlns="http://soap.sforce.com/2006/04/metadata">       
3    <fields>
4        <fullName>MailingAddress__c</fullName>
5        <externalId>false</externalId>
6        <label>Mailing Address</label>
7        <required>false</required>
8        <type>Address</type>
9        <unique>false</unique>
10   </fields>
11 </CustomObject>

Custom Address Fields Developer Guide

Metadata API Example