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Declarative actions glossary

Refer to this glossary for definitions to terminology associated with declarative actions.

Action assignment fieldDescriptionAction model field appears
Action labelDisplays the default label on the button at runtime.Required- Attachment - Form - List - Field decorator - Related list
Action namePopulates a unique identifier for the action automatically based on the action label.- Attachment - Form - List - Field decorator - Related list
ActiveDetermines whether an action appears.Default: true Required- Attachment - Form - List - Field decorator - Related list
ApplicationAssociates the action with an application scope.Defaults to your current application scope. Required- Attachment - Form - List - Field decorator - Related list
Button typeDetermines which button variant displays at runtime.Default: Primary- List - Related List
Client Script

Applicable when the Implemented as field is set to Client Script.

Executes client-side scripts that join form or list functions.

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Decorator applies toDetermines where the decorator should appear. Only three decorators may appear on a single field at one time.Default: Field type RequiredField decorator
DescriptionDescribes what the action does for future reference.- Attachment - Form - List - Field decorator - Related list
Enable for all configurable experiencesDetermines if an action should appear in all experiences or only in specified experiences. If true, the action appears in any applicable form regardless of experience.Default: falseForm
Experience restrictedDetermines if an action should appear in all experiences or only in specified experiences. If true, the action only appears in specified experiences.Default: false- List - Related list - Field decorator
Field Name

Applicable when the Decorator applies to field is set to Specific field.

Determines the specific field that should have the decorator appear.Available options are limited to columns available on the selected table.

Required

Field decorator
Field type

Applicable when the Decorator applies to field is set to Field type.

Determines which field type displays the decorator.Available field types:

  • Domain ID
  • List
  • Price
  • Date
  • Date/Time
  • Decimal
  • Document ID
  • Email
  • Floating point number
  • Integer
  • Password (1-way encrypted)
  • Phone Number
  • Phone Number (E164)
  • Reference
  • String

Field decorators don't support string fields that appear as multiple line text fields at runtime.

Required

Field decorator
GroupApplicable when the Group By field is set to true.Determines which group to add the action to. Required- List - Related List
Group ByDetermines whether to add the action to a group displayed as a split button at runtime.Default: false- List - Related List
Implemented asDetermines whether the action is a server script, client script, or UXF client action.Required- Attachment - Form - List - Field decorator - Related list
OrderSets the display order of the action. An action with an order lower than other actions will appear closer to the front.Default: 0- Attachment - Form - List - Field decorator - Related list
Server ScriptApplicable when the Implemented as field is set to Server Script.Executes server-side scripts such as creating, deleting, or reassigning a record.- Attachment - Form - List - Field decorator - Related list
Specify client action

Applicable when the Implemented as field is set to UXF Client Action.Determines the payload dispatched when the action is triggered.

Required

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TableDetermines the table where the action appears. If set to Global [global], the action appears regardless of the table.Required- Attachment - Form - List - Field decorator - Related list
TooltipDisplays text when you hover over the action.- Attachment - Form - Field decorator - Related list
UI interaction

Applicable when the Implemented as field is set to UI interaction.Determines the UI interaction to execute when the action is triggered.

Required

- Form - List - Related List
UXF Client ActionApplicable when the Implemented as field is set to UXF Client Action.Executes a page-level event in UI Builder.- Attachment - Field decorator - Form - List - Related List
ViewDetermines the view where the action appears. If left empty, the action appears regardless of view.- Attachment - Form - List - Field decorator - Related list
Condition fieldDescriptionAction model field appears
Client ConditionsDefines the client-side conditions that evaluate whether the action appears.- Attachment - Field decorator - Form
Dynamic Record ConditionsApplicable when the Enable Dynamic Evaluation field is set to true.Defines record-based conditions based on the table's columns that determine whether the action appears.- List - Related List
Dynamic Script ConditionsApplicable when the Enable Dynamic Evaluation field is set to true.Defines a client-side JavaScript expression that determines whether the action appears. List actions have access to the current record. Related list actions have access to the parent record.- List - Related List
Enable Dynamic EvaluationApplicable when the Experience Restricted and Record Selection Required fields are set to true.Determines whether dynamic script and record conditions can evaluate whether the action appears.- List - Related List
Record ConditionsDefines record-based conditions that determine whether the action is returned to the client.- Attachment - Field decorator - Form
Required user role namesDetermines which roles can view the action.Default: snc\_internal- Attachment - Field decorator - Form - List - Related List
Requires create accessRequires you to have create access to view the action.Default: false- Attachment - Field decorator - Form - List - Related List
Requires delete accessRequires you to have delete access to view the action.Default: false- Attachment - Field decorator - Form - List - Related List
Requires read accessRequires you to have read access to view the action.Default: true- Attachment - Field decorator - Form - List - Related List
Required write accessRequires you to have write access to view the action.Default: false- Attachment - Field decorator - Form - List - Related List
Script ConditionDefines a server-side script that determines whether the action is returned to the client for rendering.Form actions have access to the current record, script includes, and the GlideRecord API. Related list actions have access to the parent record.- Attachment - Field decorator - Form - List - Related List
Scripted Client ConditionDefines a client-side JavaScript expression that dynamically determines whether the action appears. Supports dot-walking and string interpolation using `{{variable}}` syntax.- Form - Field decorator
Related listDescriptionAction model field appears
Action ConfigurationsGroups actions in an experience. Must be referenced on the corresponding form or list page to display the actions.- Attachment - Field decorator - Form - List - Related List
Action ExclusionsDefines the tables and views where the action is hidden.- Attachment - Field decorator - Form - List - Related List
Action Model FieldsProvides contextual runtime data based on the action model.- Attachment - Field decorator - Form - List - Related List
Form Action Layout ItemDetermines how the action appears at runtime. Created automatically for any new form actions formatted for Configurable Workspace.Form
UX Add-on Event MappingsApplicable when the Implemented as field is set to UXF Client Action.Maps an action to a UXF event on a specific page or controller. Can remap the payload to a new structure.- Attachment - Field decorator - Form - List - Related List