Change the fetch type for a screen

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read
  • Change the fetch type of a screen to change when the app loads its data.

    Before you begin

    Role required: admin

    About this task

    Screen fetch types typically do not need to be changed. Be sure to test fetch type changes thoroughly before using in a production environment, as fetch type changes can have a significant affect on performance.

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > System Mobile > Screens.
    2. Open a screen.
    3. In the Fetch Type field, select a fetch type.
      If you are in the global scope, the record appear read-only. In this case, you can temporarily switch to the appropriate scope by clicking on the banner notification that appears at the top of the record.
      Scope notification message.
    4. Click Update.