current record value client script not on the g_form

[mrswann]

from the sc_task table, I have the following:

function onLoad(){
   var reqitem = g_form.getReference('request_item');
   //alert(reqitem.cat_item);
   if (reqitem.cat_item == ('hardcodedsysidpleasedontshootme') || reqitem.cat_item == ('ipromisetomovethistoasysproperty'))
   {

so I know from the Task, I can get the request_item as it is on the form and from that reference I can get the cat_item

But up a level, if I want to get the cat_item from the sc_req_item itself !! It is not present on the form so how I can access it?

Should I just add the item to the form?

[ccajohnson · Accepted solution]

I have found that if a field is not available on the form it is not found using g_form methods. You could make the field available on the form, then create a UI Policy that hides it since it probably is not needed on the sc_req_item form. Then your g_form methods will work.

Let us know if you are still unsuccessful,

[Pradeep Sharma]

Gah! The community needs "presence" like ServiceNow does so I know you are typing at the same time.

[Pradeep Sharma]

Hi,

You need to add the field on the form in order to fetch the value at client script. However, once the field is added to the form, you can create a UI policy in order to show/hide the field.

[mrswann]

thanks guys ! sorry pradeep he beat you by 1 minute... i thought this was the case... its a bit mucky really

I think ctomasi has an enhancement request / petition for enhancing the g_form which would be lovely