Edit a read only field (value) as Admin

[kristianhaahr]

Hi, i have a coloumn that is read only. But now i have to change a few values and i'm the serviceNow admin. But how can i do that, without making the fileld non read only and then read only again after i have changed the values. There must be a smarter way

[harishdasari]

Hi Kristian,

Create write ACL for that field and exclude the "Admin" for editing this field.

So only ITIL users it will displayed as "read-only" field and for admins it will be normal editable field.

Thanks

[divya mishra]

Write an OnLoad client script :

if(g_user.hasRole('admin')){

g_form.setReadOnly('fieldname',false);

}

Make the changes and delete the client script.

OR

Write a   write acl and make a condition to make field editable if the role is admin. Once the changes are done, remove the ACL.

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Divya Mishra

[sushant007]

you can always use background script> write your script and change the value as per the need.

other way is open the record press alt+crtl+shift+J ; java script executor will pop up ; write the client script to change the value of field and execute; after that save the form.