What happens when the Refresh All Metadata button is clicked in Copado?

When the Refresh All Metadata button is clicked in Copado, it initiates a process where Copado scans the entire organization and indexes all available metadata items. This function is crucial for ensuring that the metadata in the Copado environment is current and accurately reflects what exists in the Salesforce org. By running this scan, it allows Copado to maintain an updated view of the metadata components, which is essential for effective deployment and version management.

The indexing of metadata helps the system to efficiently handle deployments, manage changes, and synchronize versions across environments. Therefore, when users interact with this feature, they are essentially ensuring that Copado’s understanding of the metadata landscape is comprehensive and reliable.