setting variables in client script to readonly/hidden after record is created

[sammarcow]

I have a records created through a catalog item, and want the variables following record creation to be readonly.       I created a client script on table sc_req_item with simply alert('click') with no conditions.     The client script only produces the alert when I click "New" for table sc_req_item, not when I load an existing sc_req_item with a variables pool populated.       How do I get these to execute on existing records?

Onload client scripts against table sc_req_item:

function onLoad() { 
   alert('click'); //runs only on new item.     
}

[Abhinay Erra]

Try clearing cache and load the request item form

[sammarcow]

I tried this but unfortunately it did not work.   I am able to access the parent object from within a catalog client script now through.     thank you.

[Community Alums · Accepted solution]

William,

Look at your client script; you should see some checkboxes toward the top. Ensure that "Applies on Requested Items" is checked. This should solve your problem.

However,

I would use UI policies to do what you're attempting. Just create a UI policy with "Applies on Catalog Items" unchecked, and "Applies on Requested items" checked, and then create a UI Policy Action for each variable.

[sammarcow]

Thanks, I was able to get what I need done in a Catalog Client Script which had the checkmark you referred to.     The original post however did mention to the sc_req_item table and the problem persists there so wondering if you have a solution for that as well.   There is a no checkbox for standard client scripts.    

Also, Applying a UI Policy action on each variable won't work because someone down the line will add a variable to the form and not know to set it visibility in a UI Policy. Makes app management a nightmare.