JavaScript debug window
The JavaScript debug window appears in a bottom pane of the user interface when an administrator turns on debugging.
Note:
The JavaScript debug window is not supported with Next Experience in Utah. For more information about supported features in Next Experience, see
Considerations for activating Next
Experience.
Use the debug window to access these tools.
- JavaScript Log: JavaScript that runs on the browser, such as client scripts, can include a call to jslog() to send information to the JavaScript log.
- Field Watcher: a tool that tracks and displays all actions that the system performs on a selected form field.
Using the JavaScript debug window
The JavaScript debug window enables access to the JavaScript Log and the Field Watcher tools.
Before you begin
Role required: admin
About this task
The steps to access the JavaScript debug window depend on which UI version you are using.
Note:
The JavaScript debug window is not supported with Next Experience in Utah. For more information about supported features in Next Experience, see Considerations for activating Next Experience.
Procedure
-
Open the JavaScript debug window by navigating to the appropriate location for
your version of the UI.
Core UI - Click the gear icon in the banner frame.
- Click the Developer section.
- Toggle the JavaScript Log and Field Watcher switch.
UI15 - Click the gear icon in the banner frame.
- Click JavaScript Log and Field Watcher.
UI11 Click the debug icon ( 
) in the banner frame.The JavaScript debug window re-opens at the bottom of the screen. The tab that is currently active in the window is the last tab that was active when the window was closed.