How to set a default value from a list of Countries

[KS11]

Hi, 

I was hoping if I can get some help with the following:

I have a catalog reference type variable 'country'.  From a list of 231 countries, I would like the user to see the default as USA and then have the ability to change it to another country. 

I have tried inserting the sys id in the Default tab, it does not work. 

If possible, am looking for a simple method.

Thank you for your time in advance.

[Johns Marokky · Accepted solution]

Hi @KS11 ,

Is there any UI Policy on the location field ?.

See after inactivating that particular UI Policy.

Regards,

Johns

[Johns Marokky]

Hi @KS11 ,

Default Value will work only when you save the data.

Instead of that you can use the onLoad catalog Client Script as below.

Script :

function onLoad() {
    //Type appropriate comment here, and begin script below

    var userEnteredLocation = g_form.getValue('location');  //give the correct field name
    if (!userEnteredLocation) {
        g_form.setValue('location', '25ab9c4d0a0a0bb300f7dabdc0ca7c1c');  //give the correct USA Sys ID
    }

}

Mark Helpful and accept the solution if it helps in solving your query.

Regards,

Johns

[KS11]

Hi John, 

Thank you for the help, unfortuantely even this is not working. I tried your approach and Shraddha's approach, it just does not want to work. 

I am wondering if my UI policy is preventing the script from running accurately?

Thanks

KS

[Johns Marokky · Accepted solution]

Hi @KS11 ,

Is there any UI Policy on the location field ?.

See after inactivating that particular UI Policy.

Regards,

Johns

[Shraddha Kadam]

Hello @KS11 

I have created one variable which is refer to the Country Table and kept the default value of the country as "Greece" by adding only sys_id in the default value section. 

In the portal, the default country is visible and also ability to change the another country.

For your reference, please find below image :

Let me know if you have any question on this.

Please mark my answer helpful !

Appreciate your help !

Thank you.