Client script doesn't work as expected when setting an option in the field.

[Ariomar de Deus]

I have a form field and need to have an option already selected when the form loads. So, I created an onload client script as per the code below. However, the code doesn't work. The field that should be set to the option is a reference field. Could you help me if I'm missing something in my code?

function onLoad() {
   
    if (!g_form.getValue('item_set')) {
        g_form.setValue('item_set', '408aa0481bd7d910a9bc0fa0f64bcb6d');
    }
}

[pavani_paluri · Accepted solution]

Hi @Ariomar de Deus ,

You are saying the field is choice field, but you are setting the value as sysid like its a reference. Please verify once.

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Kind Regards,

Pavani P

[RaghavSh]

If you want to set it on load , you can add this sys_id in default value.

Make sure the sys_id of the valid record from the table the field is referring to.

Also once try without the if condition if above 2 don’t work.

[Ariomar de Deus]

I tested removing the if and it didn't work, when I set the option to the default value I can't because the field is inserted in a variable set and regarding the sysID the value is correct.

[RaghavSh · Accepted solution]

So your client script is at catalog and not variable set? Can you confirm there is no client script at variable set/ catalog item level conflicting with this?

Onchange client scripts also work on load if  script is written in OnLoad block.

There can be a UI policy conflicting as well.

Overall, your script is correct, also make sure if you are checking on portal the UI type is set to All

[pavani_paluri · Accepted solution]

Hi @Ariomar de Deus ,

You are saying the field is choice field, but you are setting the value as sysid like its a reference. Please verify once.

Mark it helpful if this helps you to understand. Accept solution if this give you the answer you're looking for

Kind Regards,

Pavani P