Does 'gsftSubmit' work the same as GlideAjax?

[bonsai]

This is my first time using 'gsftSubmit'.

Until now, I have used 'GlideAjax' to execute server-side processing from the client.

However, I would like to use 'gsftSubmit' from now on if it can be handled with a single UI action.

Even after looking at the documentation below, I don't understand if this function is asynchronous processing.

Can anyone explain how it works in detail?

https://www.servicenow.com/docs/bundle/utah-application-development/page/script/useful-scripts/refer...

The requirement is to create a UI action that will be processed only when the user responds with ok to the popup.

I'm thinking of running the process on the server side!

[Voona Rohila · Accepted solution]

Hi @bonsai 

If you just need a simple confirmation with the user using details available on client side(Which can be accessible with g_form methods ) then gsft is sufficient.

Example - Propose Solution Button which Checks if user filled resolution codes/notes and submit action only if filled. 

However, if user clicks a button but you want to get additional details from server side before submitting the action then you need  to make a GideAjax call to get the info from the server before proceeding with submission.

Example - Resolve Incident Button which Checks if all the Incident tasks are complete(We have to make GlideAjax call here) and resolve the incident if Incident tasks are resolved.

[Voona Rohila]

For your requirement, You need client UI Action with Confirm method and gsft to submit the Server code.

You will not require a GlideAjax call in this case.

Sample Logic: refer this link for complete details https://www.servicenow.com/docs/bundle/xanadu-api-reference/page/script/useful-scripts/reference/usi...