Create A Task with fields / variables dynamically not listed to Cat Item

[Markell]

OK So I wasnt sure how to word this 😖

Basically I want to:

1. Create a task. 

2. Have variables for that task BUT I dont want to have to use a pre-created field either from the Cat Item Slush Bucket or on the Task Table.

In essence, is there a way to either call a field (maybe a variable set) without having to have that variable set linked to the cat item? Or, create almost temp fields for that task instance to be used?

I have seen the following posts on similar topics:
Solved: Dynamically Add Variables to A Task (Flow Designer... - ServiceNow Community
Adding Variables to a Task via a script instead of... - ServiceNow Community

But both (seem) to require the fields to be associated to the RITM / Cat Item.

Is what I am thinking possible?

[Ankur Bawiskar]

@Markell 

so where should the field values be set with and from where?

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[Markell]

Good question Ankur, its just a case of wanting to update values without having to assign the cat item with varibales before hand. Just making the flow more "plug and play"

[Ankur Bawiskar]

@Markell 

So you want to create a re-usable subflow or action for this to create task?

If yes and I am getting what you are asking then you can create subflow and have a json string as input with list of field and the values you need to set

Then in subflow or flow action you can use script to iterate that JSON and set the field values.

If my response helped please mark it correct and close the thread so that it benefits future readers.

[Ankur Bawiskar]

@Markell 

Thank you for marking my response as helpful.

If my response helped please mark it correct and close the thread so that it benefits future readers.

[Markell]

@Ankur Bawiskar 

Upon further thinking. My requirement really is how can I have this so that it works across various Cat Items.

Lets say I have a Cat Item for "Laptop" and another for "IPhone"

I want a flow that can be used for either.

I then also want within that flow a task that can call a set of questions, regardless of which Item was selected, without me having to specifically select the cat item in that flow?