ServiceNow References · LessonBy Praveen T, ServiceNow Trainer, 9 yrs · Published · current release · reference
GlideAjax API
Call a Script Include from client-side code.
Quick answer
GlideAjax lets a client script call a server-side Script Include (extending AbstractAjaxProcessor).
Key takeaways
- Client side
- Server side (Script Include)
GlideAjax lets a client script call a server-side Script Include (extending AbstractAjaxProcessor).
Client side
var ga = new GlideAjax('MyUtils');
ga.addParam('sysparm_name', 'getManager');
ga.addParam('sysparm_user', g_form.getValue('caller_id'));
ga.getXMLAnswer(function (answer) {
g_form.setValue('u_manager', answer);
});Server side (Script Include)
var MyUtils = Class.create();
MyUtils.prototype = Object.extendsObject(AbstractAjaxProcessor, {
getManager: function () {
return 'sys_id_here';
},
type: 'MyUtils'
});Quick check
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GlideAjax calls what on the server?
Frequently asked questions
What does the term GlideAjax API refer to in ServiceNow?
GlideAjax lets a client script call a server-side Script Include (extending AbstractAjaxProcessor).
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