How can I pass information from g._user in client script?

[Lon Landry2]

I am trying to create a client script to display a system message based on the users language.

(This is a small part of what I am trying to do, but after failing for 20 hours; I am trying small bites.)

This is the code I am using:

function onLoad() {

var language = g_user.getLanguage();

    g_form.addInfoMessage(language);

}

I have also tried variations using

var loginLanguage = g_user.getClientData("loginlanguage");

With correct variables set,,,

And GlideAjax...

Thanks for your time,

[Dubz]

Hi Lon,

getLanguage() is not available on the client side, you'll need to write a script include to get the users language and then pass it to the client with a GlideAjax.

For a good video on how to write GlideAjax check out Ask the Expert: GlideAjax - TechNow Ep 33

[Harsh Vardhan]

Hi Lon,

it will not work. because getLanguage() will execute in server side .

you can try with display business rule or glide ajax.

refer the link below

http://wiki.servicenow.com/index.php?title=Getting_a_User_Object#gsc.tab=0

[Harsh Vardhan]

Please find the sample script below.

Display Business Rule.:

(function executeRule(current, previous /*null when async*/) {

// Add your code here

g_scratchpad.check= gs.getUser().getLanguage();

})(current, previous);

Client Script:

function onLoad() {

    //Type appropriate comment here, and begin script below

    alert(g_scratchpad.check);

}

I have created display business rule and stored value in g_scratchpad variable and used this variable in onLoad() client script.

http://wiki.servicenow.com/index.php?title=Scripting_in_Business_Rules#gsc.tab=0

[Lon Landry2]

Hi Harsh vardhan,

Thanks for the reply.

After following the instructions; the alert returns "undefined".