Modifying the Copy Change UI Action

Ian Mildon · ‎07-17-2018

The OOB UI Action Copy Change works very well, especially that it includes all related list items. However, I am trying to figure out how to modify it so that, on the newly created Change, a checkbox is set 'true' to indicate that the UI Action was used to create it.

jonnygrove · ‎07-17-2018

In the Copy Change UI action, add the name of your true/false field to the line "addParam(form, 'sysparm_query', queryParam);" and set it to true. For me this was line 30:

Example:

addParam(form, 'sysparm_query', queryParam + '^u_custom_field_name=true');

Full script:

function OnCopyChangeClick() {
	function addParam(form, name, val) {
		var inp = cel('textarea', form);
		inp.name = name;
		inp.value = val;
	}

	var srcSysId = g_form.getUniqueValue();

	var ga = new GlideAjax('ChangeUtils');
	ga.addParam('sysparm_name', 'getChangeQueryParams');
	ga.addParam('sysparm_src_sysid', srcSysId);
	ga.setWantSessionMessages(true);
	ga.getXMLAnswer(function (queryParam) {
		if (queryParam) {
			var gotoUrl = [];
			gotoUrl.push('srcSysID=' + srcSysId);
			gotoUrl.push('newSysID=$sys_id');
			gotoUrl.push('sysparm_returned_action=$action');

			gotoUrl = 'CopyChangeRelatedLists.do?' + gotoUrl.join('&');

			var form = cel('form', document.body);
			hide(form);
			form.method = "POST";
			form.action = g_form.getTableName() + ".do";
			if (typeof g_ck != 'undefined' && g_ck != "")
				addParam(form, 'sysparm_ck', g_ck);
			addParam(form, 'sys_id', '-1');
			addParam(form, 'sysparm_query', queryParam + '^u_copied_change=true');
			addParam(form, 'sysparm_goto_url', gotoUrl);
			form.submit();
		}
	});
}

I added a UI Policy to set the checkbox as Read Only during my testing as well. Looks like you can use this trick for other fields as well.

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jonnygrove · ‎07-17-2018

I don't think the Insert and Stay UI action is available OOB on the Change table.

But yes, I agree - make a copy of the Copy Change UI Action and use that instead of the oob one.

Jehiellb · ‎04-24-2020

Hi guys,

I know this is an old post.. This maybe out of the context but just want ask how can I add all the related records when copying a change?

currently only Affected CIs, Impacted Services/CIs, and Change Tasks are able to be copied over to new change.

Any idea how can I achieve this? I tried editing the 'Copy Change' UI Action but I failed, nothing happens.
any suggestions what else should I change to make this work? I'm gonna be honest, I'm not that good when it comes to scripting BUT I'm trying. Maybe you guys can help me with that too. 🙂

Just in case you came across with this question, your help will be much appreciated, Thank you in advance!

Shantharao · ‎08-29-2020

Hi,

Under Change application => Administration => Change properties

In this path have few change related properties are there, it may be helps you to resolve your query please have a look

If my answer helps you please click on helpful

Jakub4 · ‎10-15-2020

Hi guys, I am currently also editing this copy change functionality and I am bit struggeling to find where to edit the state condition to be enable to create copy also from non-active changes. Any idea? Thanks!

Geoffrey_Bishop · ‎04-06-2021

All, before you update the "Copy Change" UI action, be sure you are familiar with the "Change Properties" management page here:

Change - Administration - Change Properties

That might save you a lot of time.