Using flow designer to set field value via script

[JJG]

Hello,

I have a flow in flow designer and I would like to set the "Opened for" field to be set to the current value of the "Opened by" field. I have been using the following script but it doesn't seem to work:

Both the open_for & the open_by fields are reference fields to the user table, is that why this is not working? How should I fix this? Any help is appreciated.

[Sebastian R_]

You do not have to use the script for it. You can use the data pill picker to set your field easily based on your record.

https://developer.servicenow.com/app.do/app.do#!/lp/new_to_servicenow/app_store_learnv2_flowdesigner_madrid_using_flow_variables?v=madrid

[JJG]

thank you for your reply, I would like to know how to script it because I will need that knowledge for more complex flow problems.

[Sebastian R_]

current is not valid in the script. You can also drag and drop the data pill into the acript and then dot walk to your field.

I think normally there should be an example in the script field i you open it the first time.

https://docs.servicenow.com/bundle/newyork-servicenow-platform/page/administer/flow-designer/concept/inline-scripts.html

[JJG]

This was my flow script: 

var shortDesc = fd_data.trigger.current.opened_by;

var desc ="New Hire Onboarding case for "+shortDesc

return desc;

this was the outcome:

New Hire Onboarding case for [object GlideRecord]

any ideas?