how to automaticlly populate an opened by with the logged in user

[Uthman]

How to automatically populate an opened by with the logged-in user

[Anand2799 · Accepted solution]

Hi @Uthman ,

Where do you want to auto populate Native view or catalog item?

You can set default value to:

javascript: gs.getUserID();

Thanks

Anand

[garimakharb · Accepted solution]

Set the Default Value to javascript:gs.getUserID()

.gs.getUserID() gets the Sys ID of the currently logged-in user

[Community Alums]

Hi @Uthman ,
you can set the default value in the dictionary to:

javascript:gs.getUserID()

That will ensure it always takes the currently logged-in user. Alternatively, you can use a client script (g_form.setValue('opened_by', g_user.userID)) if you want to handle it on the form.

Thanks & Regards,
Muhammad Iftikhar

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[abhisheknirwani]

Hi @Uthman 
Use javascript:gs.getUserID(); 
in the Default Value field of a catalog variable or reference field or Onload client script (g_form.setValue('requested_for', g_user.userID);)

[aruncr0122]

Hi @Uthman ,

1. Default value (easy way):

Go to the field’s dictionary entry.

Set default value to:

gs.getUserID()

New records will auto-fill with the current user.

2. Business Rule (always fills):

Create a Before Insert rule:

if (!current.opened_by)
current.opened_by = gs.getUserID();

This makes sure the field is automatically set to whoever is logged in.