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# Create action definition

# Create an EVAM action definition {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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You can associate a declarative action with a view template. The Entity View Action Mapper (EVAM) also enables user interactions to trigger a server script or UXF client action.

## Before you begin

Role required:
admin or evam_admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllEntity View Action MapperAction Definition, and then select New.
2. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   {#define-evam-action__table_nsb_spy_2nb__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Action label | Display label of the EVAM action. |
   | Action name | Database name for the EVAM action name. |
   | Implemented as | Implementation of the EVAM action definition. Select one of the following: Server Script :   Executes a script on the server, for example, to assign a record to someone, or delete a record. UXF Client Action :   Takes action on the client side, such as opening a record or making a phone call. |
   | Specify client action | You can choose a pre-defined action. For example, SC Content Items KB Article Navigation, to display KB articles. Note: This field appears only if you select to implement the action as a UXF client action. |
   | Application | Application scope of the EVAM action. |
   | Active | Option to activate the EVAM action. |
   | Description | Description of the EVAM action. |
   [ ]

   {#define-evam-action__table_nsb_spy_2nb}
3. Select Submit.

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