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# GlideElement - Global

# GlideElement - Global {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
* 
* Updated August 1, 2024
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 31 minutes to read

The GlideElement API provides a number of convenient script methods for dealing with fields and their values. GlideElement methods are available for the fields of the current glide
record.

## GlideElement - canCreate() {#ariaid-title2}

Determines if the user's role permits the creation of new entries in the associated
field.
{#r_GlideElement-canCreate__table_wln_v51_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 1. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-canCreate__table_wln_v51_kt} {#r_GlideElement-canCreate__table_xln_v51_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| Boolean | Flag that indicates whether the current user has permissions to create new entries in the associated field. Possible values: * true: User can create new entries. * false: User cannot create new entries. |
[Table 2. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-canCreate__table_xln_v51_kt}  
The following example shows how to determine if the user has permissions to create entries
for the three most recent records in the Problem \[problem\] table.

    var gr = new GlideRecord('problem');

    // Get records in new state in Problem Table
    gr.addQuery('state','101');

    // Sort records in order of recent to earlier Created Date
    gr.orderByDesc('sys_created_on');

    // Limit the query to three records
    gr.setLimit(3); 
    gr.query();

    while(gr.next()){
      if(gr.short_description.canCreate()){ ///check to see if the current user is allowed to create the record
      gs.info("I can create new records for the field Problem statement for - " + gr.number);
      }
    }

Output:

    I can create new records for the field Problem statement for - PRB0000004
    I can create new records for the field Problem statement for - PRB0001000
    I can create new records for the field Problem statement for - PRB0001001

### Scoped equivalent {#r_GlideElement-canCreate__section_k21_xyr_mcb}

To use the canCreate() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [canCreate()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#SGE-canCreate "Determines if the user's role permits the creation of new entries in the associated field.").

## GlideElement - canRead() {#ariaid-title3}

Determines whether the user's role permits them to read the associated
GlideRecord.
{#r_GlideElement-canRead__table_ay2_kbb_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 3. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-canRead__table_ay2_kbb_kt} {#r_GlideElement-canRead__table_by2_kbb_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| Boolean | True if the field can be read, false otherwise. |
[Table 4. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-canRead__table_by2_kbb_kt}  
The following example shows how to get a list of active Incident records with a readable
Short Description field.

    var grIncident = new GlideRecord('incident');
    grIncident.addEncodedQuery("active=true"); //Query the Incident table for active incidents
    grIncident.orderByDesc('number');
    grIncident.setLimit(3); // limit to three results for example
    grIncident.query();

    while (grIncident.next()) {
        if (grIncident.short_description.canRead()) { //check to see if the current user is allowed to read the record
            gs.info('You have permission to read the short description of: ' + grIncident.number + ' ' + grIncident.short_description);
        }
    }

Output:

    *** Script: You have permission to read the short description of: INC0009009 Unable to access the shared folder.
    *** Script: You have permission to read the short description of: INC0009005 Email server is down.
    *** Script: You have permission to read the short description of: INC0009001 Unable to post content on a Wiki page

### Scoped equivalent

To use the canRead() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [canRead()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#SGE-canRead "Indicates whether the user's role permits them to read the associated GlideRecord.").

## GlideElement - canWrite() {#ariaid-title4}

Determines whether the user's role permits them to write to the associated
GlideRecord.
{#r_GlideElement-canWrite__table_zlm_sbb_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 5. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-canWrite__table_zlm_sbb_kt} {#r_GlideElement-canWrite__table_amm_sbb_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| Boolean | True if the user can write to the field, false otherwise. |
[Table 6. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-canWrite__table_amm_sbb_kt}  
The following example shows how to get a list of active Incident records with a writeable
Short Description field.

    var grIncident = new GlideRecord('incident');
    grIncident.addEncodedQuery("active=true"); //Query the Incident table for active incidents
    grIncident.orderByDesc('number');
    grIncident.setLimit(3); // limit to three results for example
    grIncident.query();

    while (grIncident.next()) {
        if (grIncident.short_description.canWrite()) { //check to see if the current user is allowed to write to the record
            gs.info('You have permission to write to the short description of: ' + grIncident.number + ' ' + grIncident.short_description);
        }
    }

Output:

    *** Script: You have permission to write to the short description of: INC0009009 Unable to access the shared folder.
    *** Script: You have permission to write to the short description of: INC0009005 Email server is down.
    *** Script: You have permission to write to the short description of: INC0009001 Unable to post content on a Wiki page

### Scoped equivalent

To use the canWrite() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [canWrite()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#SGE-canWrite "Determines whether the user's role permits them to write to the associated GlideRecord.").

## GlideElement - changes() {#ariaid-title5}

Determines if the current field has been modified. This functionality is available for
all available data types, except Journal fields.
Note:  
The changes() method is not supported within ACL scripts.  
Note:  
If the GlideRecord on which you are performing this method has only been initialized and read, and has not been written, the underlying before-and-after values are the same. In this case, the method returns "false", as there has been no change to the data store.

Business rule execution
:   The ServiceNow AI Platform invokes business rules (BEFORE or AFTER) before resetting the internal previous values for columns (GlideElement objects) to the
    current values.  
    This sequence enables the following actions:

    * Triggering an AFTER business rule on \<column\>.changes conditions.
    * Accessing the previous GlideRecord object in the script section.
    {#r_GlideElement-changes__ul_k4p_hn5_m3c}
:   Even in AFTER business rules, `current.<field>.changes()` returns `true` because the internal previous values haven't been reset yet. The condition
    `current.<field>.value != previous.<field>.value` also returns `true`.
:   Previous values are only reset after the following activities:

    * The database update is complete.
    * All AFTER business rules have been processed.

    {#r_GlideElement-changes__ul_ov1_nn5_m3c}

    Inside an AFTER business rule, the changes() method still returns true if the field value was modified, even though the rule executes after the update.
{#r_GlideElement-changes__table_g4m_dcb_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 7. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-changes__table_g4m_dcb_kt} {#r_GlideElement-changes__table_h4m_dcb_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| Boolean | True if the field has changed, false otherwise. |
[Table 8. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-changes__table_h4m_dcb_kt}  
The following example from a business rule shows how to create an event in the EventQueue if the value of the assigned_to field changes. For a comprehensive example, see [Sample scripts from the change events business rule](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=r_ChangeEventsSampleScripts&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US).

    if (!current.assigned_to.nil() && current.assigned_to.changes()) {
      gs.eventQueue('incident.assigned', current, current.assigned_to.getDisplayValue(), previous.assigned_to.getDisplayValue());
    }

### Scoped equivalent

To use the changes() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [changes()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#r_ScopedGlideElementChanges "Determines if the current field has been modified. This functionality is available for all available data types, except Journal fields.").

## GlideElement - changesFrom(Object value) {#ariaid-title6}

Determines if the previous value of the current field matches the specified
object.
Note:  
If the GlideRecord on which you are performing this method has only been initialized and read, and has not been written, the underlying before-and-after values are the same. In this case, the method returns "false", as there has been no change to the data store.
{#r_GlideElement-changesFrom_object__table_hlv_pcb_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| value | Object | An object value to check against the previous value of the current field. |
[Table 9. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-changesFrom_object__table_hlv_pcb_kt} {#r_GlideElement-changesFrom_object__table_ilv_pcb_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| Boolean | True if the previous value matches the parameter, false if it does not. |
[Table 10. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-changesFrom_object__table_ilv_pcb_kt}  

    if (theState.changesTo(resolvedState)) {
      operation = 4; //Resolved
    }
    else if (theState.changesTo(closedState)) {
      operation = 11; //Resolution Accepted
    }
    else if (theState.changesFrom(resolvedState) || theState.changesFrom(closedState)) {
      operation = 10; //Re-open
    }
    else {
      operation = 6; //Update
    }

### Scoped equivalent {#r_GlideElement-changesFrom_object__section_m4g_lzr_mcb}

To use the changesFrom() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [changesFrom()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#r_ScopedGlideElementChangesFrom_Object_o "Determines if the previous value of the current field matches the specified object.").

## GlideElement - changesTo(Object value) {#ariaid-title7}

Determines if the new value of a field, after a change, matches the specified
object.
Note:  
The changesTo() method is not supported within ACL scripts.  
Note:  
If the GlideRecord on which you are performing this method has only been initialized and read, and has not been written, the underlying before-and-after values are the same. In this case, the method returns "false", as there has been no change to the data store.
{#r_GlideElement-changesTo_Object__table_x31_gdb_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| value | Object | An object value to check against the new value of the current field. |
[Table 11. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-changesTo_Object__table_x31_gdb_kt} {#r_GlideElement-changesTo_Object__table_y31_gdb_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| Boolean | True if the new value matches the parameter, false if it does not. |
[Table 12. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-changesTo_Object__table_y31_gdb_kt}  

    if (theState.changesTo(resolvedState)) {
      operation = 4; //Resolved
    }
    else if (theState.changesTo(closedState)) {
      operation = 11; //Resolution Accepted
    }
    else if (theState.changesFrom(resolvedState) || theState.changesFrom(closedState)) {
      operation = 10; //Re-open
    }
    else {
      operation = 6; //Update
    }

### Scoped equivalent {#r_GlideElement-changesTo_Object__section_zdk_nzr_mcb}

To use the changesTo() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [changesTo()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#r_ScopedGlideElementChangesTo_Object_o "Determines if the new value of a field, after a change, matches the specified object.").

## GlideElement - dateNumericValue() {#ariaid-title8}

Returns the number of milliseconds since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 GMT for a duration
field. Does not require the creation of a GlideDateTime object because the duration field is
already a GlideDateTime object.
{#GE-dateNumericValue__table_cps_v3p_j2b__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 13. Parameters]

{#GE-dateNumericValue__table_cps_v3p_j2b} {#GE-dateNumericValue__table_dps_v3p_j2b__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| Number | Number of milliseconds since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 GMT. |
[Table 14. Returns]

{#GE-dateNumericValue__table_dps_v3p_j2b}  

    var inc = new GlideRecord('incident');
    inc.get('17c90efb13418700cc36b1422244b05d');
    gs.info(inc.calendar_duration.dateNumericValue());

Output: 98000

### Scoped equivalent {#GE-dateNumericValue__section_vj2_pds_mcb}

To use the dateNumericValue() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [dateNumericValue()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#SGE-dateNumericValue "Returns the number of milliseconds since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 GMT for a duration field. Does not require the creation of a GlideDateTime object because the duration field is already a GlideDateTime object.").

## GlideElement - debug(Object o) {#ariaid-title9}

Debugs the object and adds debug messages using
setError(String).
{#r_GlideElement-debug_Object__table_trs_sdb_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| o | Object | An object to debug. |
[Table 15. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-debug_Object__table_trs_sdb_kt} {#r_GlideElement-debug_Object__table_urs_sdb_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| void |   |
[Table 16. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-debug_Object__table_urs_sdb_kt}

## GlideElement - getAttribute(String attributeName) {#ariaid-title10}

Returns the value of the specified attribute from the dictionary.
If the attribute is a boolean attribute, use getBooleanAttribute(String)
to get the value as a boolean rather than as a string.
{#r_GlideElement-getAttribute_String__table_tfx_b2b_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| attributeName | String | Attribute name |
[Table 17. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getAttribute_String__table_tfx_b2b_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getAttribute_String__table_ufx_b2b_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | Attribute value |
[Table 18. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getAttribute_String__table_ufx_b2b_kt}  

    doit();
    function doit() {
      var now_GR = new GlideRecord('sys_user');
      now_GR.query("user_name","admin");
      if (now_GR.next()) {
        gs.print("we got one");
        gs.print(now_GR.location.getAttribute("tree_picker"));
      }
     
    }

### Scoped equivalent {#r_GlideElement-getAttribute_String__section_yp3_qzr_mcb}

To use the getAttribute() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [getAttribute()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#SGE-getAttribute_String "Returns the value of the specified attribute from the dictionary.").

## GlideElement - getBaseTableName() {#ariaid-title11}

Gets the base table of the field.
{#r_GlideElement-getBaseTableName__table_cp5_t2b_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 19. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getBaseTableName__table_cp5_t2b_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getBaseTableName__table_dp5_t2b_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | Name of the base table. This name might be different from the table that the field is defined on. See [Table extension and classes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=table-extension-and-classes&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US) in the product documentation. |
[Table 20. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getBaseTableName__table_dp5_t2b_kt}  
The following example shows how to the base table for the Assignment Group field of an
Incident record.

    var gr = new GlideRecord('incident');

    //query the Incident Records which have category as Inquiry/Help
    gr.addQuery('category','inquiry');

    // sort them in the order of earlier to recent created date
    gr.orderBy('sys_created_on');
    gr.query();

    if(gr.next()){ //If at least any one record exists matching this query

      //Print the base table for the Assignment Group field
      gs.print("The Base Table for the field Assignment Group is - " + gr.assignment_group.getBaseTableName()); 
    };

Output:

    The Base Table for the field Assignment Group is - task

## GlideElement - getBooleanAttribute(String attributeName) {#ariaid-title12}

Returns the Boolean value of the specified attribute from the dictionary.
To get the value as a string, use getAttribute(string).
{#r_GlideElement-getBooleanAttribute_String__table_aqh_2fb_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| attributeName | String | Attribute name |
[Table 21. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getBooleanAttribute_String__table_aqh_2fb_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getBooleanAttribute_String__table_bqh_2fb_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| Boolean | Boolean value of the attribute. Returns false if the attribute does not exist. |
[Table 22. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getBooleanAttribute_String__table_bqh_2fb_kt}  
The following example shows how to get Boolean values of the ignore_filter_on_new attribute for two fields.

    var inc = new GlideRecord('incident');
    inc.query();

    if (inc.next())
     {
       // opened_by field has attribute "ignore_filter_on_new = true"
       gs.info(inc.opened_by.getBooleanAttribute("ignore_filter_on_new"));

      // short_description field does not have attribute ignore_filter_on_new
       gs.info(inc.short_description.getBooleanAttribute("ignore_filter_on_new"));
     }

Output:

    true
    false

### Scoped equivalent {#r_GlideElement-getBooleanAttribute_String__section_atn_tzr_mcb}

To use the getBooleanAttribute() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [getBooleanAttribute()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#SGE-getBooleanAttribute_String "Returns the Boolean value of the specified attribute from the dictionary.").

## GlideElement - getChoices(String dependent) {#ariaid-title13}

Generates a choice list for a field. Returns the choice values from the base table
only, not from the extended table.
{#r_GlideElement-getChoices_String__table_a1y_1vb_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| dependent | String | Optional. Field within the associated record on which the choice list field depends. |
[Table 23. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getChoices_String__table_a1y_1vb_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getChoices_String__table_b1y_1vb_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| array list | The choice values for the field. |
[Table 24. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getChoices_String__table_b1y_1vb_kt}  

    var glideRecord = new GlideRecord('incident'); 
    glideRecord.query('priority','1'); 
    glideRecord.next(); 
     
    // urgency has choice list: 1 - High, 2 - Medium, 3 - Low, with value: 1, 2, 3
    var choices = glideRecord.urgency.getChoices();

### Scoped equivalent

To use the getChoices() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [getChoices()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#r_ScopedGlideElementGetChoices_String_dependent "Returns the choice list for a specified field.").

## GlideElement - getChoiceValue() {#ariaid-title14}

Gets the choice label for the current choice value.
{#r_GlideElement-getChoiceValue__table_r3w_rvb_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 25. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getChoiceValue__table_r3w_rvb_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getChoiceValue__table_s3w_rvb_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | The choice label. |
[Table 26. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getChoiceValue__table_s3w_rvb_kt}  
The following example shows how to get the choice label for change request records with the
a priority value of Normal.

    var gr = new GlideRecord('change_request');

    //query for the change records with change type as "Normal"
    gr.addQuery('type','normal');

    // sort them in the order of recent to earlier Created Date
    gr.orderByDesc('sys_created_on'); 

    // limit the query to 4 records
    gr.setLimit(4); 
    gr.query();

    while(gr.next()){
     //Printing the choice label for those records
     gs.print("The label of the current priority '"+ gr.priority+"' for the change request - " + gr.number + " is - "+ gr.priority.getChoiceValue()); 
    }

Output:

    The label of the current priority '4' for the change request - CHG0000014 is - 4 - Low
    The label of the current priority '4' for the change request - CHG0000013 is - 4 - Low
    The label of the current priority '4' for the change request - CHG0000012 is - 4 - Low
    The label of the current priority '4' for the change request - CHG0000011 is - 4 - Low

### Scoped equivalent

To use the getChoiceValue() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [getChoiceValue()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#r_ScopedGlideElementGetChoiceValue "Returns the choice label for the current choice.").

## GlideElement - getDebugCount() {#ariaid-title15}

Gets the number of debug messages logged by debug().
{#r_GlideElement-getDebugCount__table_ovg_hwb_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 27. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getDebugCount__table_ovg_hwb_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getDebugCount__table_pvg_hwb_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| Number | The number of debug messages. |
[Table 28. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getDebugCount__table_pvg_hwb_kt}

## GlideElement - getDependent() {#ariaid-title16}

Returns the field (element) that a specified field is dependent on.
{#r_GlideElement-getDependent__table_kq1_qwb_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 29. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getDependent__table_kq1_qwb_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getDependent__table_lq1_qwb_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | Name of the field on which the current field depends. Null if no dependencies. |
[Table 30. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getDependent__table_lq1_qwb_kt}  
The following example shows how to find the parent field of the Configuration Item field
using the getDependent() method.

    var inc_gr = new GlideRecord('incident');
    inc_gr.get('985f53d82fab301032e8808cf699b6e8'); // Get a particular Incident

    var field_element = inc_gr.getElement('cmdb_ci'); // Get the Configuration Item element
    var dependent_field = field_element.getDependent(); // Read the dependent field
    gs.info("Dependent field: " + dependent_field);
    if(dependent_field)
      {
        var dependent_field_value = inc_gr.getValue(dependent_field);  
        if(!dependent_field_value)
          {
            var base_table = field_element.getRefRecord(); // Retrieve the reference record
            var dependent_field_value = base_table.getValue(dependent_field); // Read the parent field value
          }
        inc_gr.setValue(dependent_field, dependent_field_value); // Update the parent field on the Incident
        inc_gr.update();
      }

Output:

    company

## GlideElement - getDependentTable() {#ariaid-title17}

Gets the table that the current table depends on.
{#r_GlideElement-getDependentTable__table_ovq_fbc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 31. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getDependentTable__table_ovq_fbc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getDependentTable__table_pvq_fbc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | The name of the table. |
[Table 32. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getDependentTable__table_pvq_fbc_kt}

## GlideElement - getDisplayValue(Number maxChar) {#ariaid-title18}

Returns the formatted display value of the field.
Display values are manipulated based on the actual value in the database and user or system
settings and preferences.  
The display value that is returned is dependent on the field type.

* Choice fields: The database value may be a number, but the display value will be more descriptive.
* Date fields: The database value is in UTC format, while the display value is based on the user's time zone.
* Encrypted text: The database value is encrypted, while the displayed value is unencrypted based on the user's encryption context.
* Reference fields: The database value is sys_id, but the display value is a display field of the referenced record.
{#r_GlideElement-getDisplayValue_Number__ul_ok1_cbv_hsb}
{#r_GlideElement-getDisplayValue_Number__table_ij2_fhc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| maxChar | Number | Optional. Maximum number of characters to return. |
[Table 33. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getDisplayValue_Number__table_ij2_fhc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getDisplayValue_Number__table_jj2_fhc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | Display value of the field. |
[Table 34. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getDisplayValue_Number__table_jj2_fhc_kt}  

    var fields = current.getFields();
    for (var i = 0; i < fields.size(); i++) { 
      var field = fields.get(i);
      var name = field.getName(); 
      var value = field.getDisplayValue(); 
      gs.print(i + ". " + name + "=" + value); 
    }

### Scoped equivalent {#r_GlideElement-getDisplayValue_Number__section_edg_11s_mcb}

To use the getDisplayValue() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [getDisplayValue()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#r_ScopedGlideElementGetDisplayValue_Number_maxCharacters "Returns the formatted display value of a specified field from an associated GlideRecord object.").

## GlideElement - getDisplayValueExt(Number maxChar, String nullSub) {#ariaid-title19}

Returns the formatted display value of a field, or a specified substitute value if the
display value is null or empty.
Display values are manipulated based on the actual value in the database and user or system
settings and preferences.  
The display value that is returned is dependent on the field type.

* Choice fields: The database value may be a number, but the display value will be more descriptive.
* Date fields: The database value is in UTC format, while the display value is based on the user's time zone.
* Encrypted text: The database value is encrypted, while the displayed value is unencrypted based on the user's encryption context.
* Reference fields: The database value is sys_id, but the display value is a display field of the referenced record.
{#r_GlideElement-getDisplayValueExt_Number_String__ul_ok1_cbv_hsb}
{#r_GlideElement-getDisplayValueExt_Number_String__table_q5w_5hc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| maxChar | Number | Optional. Maximum number of characters to be returned. Default: All |
| nullSub | String | Value to return if the display value is null or empty. |
[Table 35. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getDisplayValueExt_Number_String__table_q5w_5hc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getDisplayValueExt_Number_String__table_r5w_5hc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | Formatted display value of the field, or the specified substitute value. |
[Table 36. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getDisplayValueExt_Number_String__table_r5w_5hc_kt}  
The following example shows how to display the two most recent active records in the
Incident \[incident\] table.

    var gr = new GlideRecord('incident');
    gr.addQuery('active', true);      // get the active records
    gr.orderByDesc('sys_updated_on'); // sort the records from most recent to oldest updated date
    gr.setLimit(2);                   // limit the query to 2 records
    gr.query();

    while(gr.next()){ // Printing the Display Value of the Configuration Item field. 
      // If the Display Value is Null/Empty, then it will be substituted with Default value "I with Null/Empty Display Value"
      gs.info("The Display Value of the Configuration Item for the incident - "+ gr.number+ " is " + gr.cmdb_ci.getDisplayValueExt(40, " CI with Null/Empty Display Value"));
    }

Output:

    The Display Value of the Configuration Item for the incident - INC0007001 is  CI with Null/Empty Display Value
    The Display Value of the Configuration Item for the incident - INC0000069 is NYC RAC

## GlideElement - getDisplayValueLang(String language) {#ariaid-title20}

Gets the display value of the field in the language passed as a parameter.
The result is only applicable to translatable field types such as Choice, Translated Field, and Translated Text. For other field types, the result defaults to [getDisplayValue()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#r_ScopedGlideElementGetDisplayValue_Number_maxCharacters "Returns the formatted display value of a specified field from an associated GlideRecord object.").

You must have the corresponding language plugin to retrieve a translated value. For information, see [Activate a language](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=t_ActivateALanguage&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US).{#GE-getDisplayValueLang_S__p_SGE-getDspOrLabellLang-plugins}

See also [Scoped GlideElement - getLabelLang(String language)](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#SGE-getLabelLang_S "Gets the label value of the field in the language passed as a parameter.").
{#GE-getDisplayValueLang_S__table_GE-language-parm__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| language | String | Language tag conforming with IETF BCP-47. |
[Table 37. Parameters]

{#GE-getDisplayValueLang_S__table_GE-language-parm} {#GE-getDisplayValueLang_S__table_qpt_3f5_jq__entry__2}{#GE-getDisplayValueLang_S__ph_getDisOrLblLang_returns_if}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | Display value of the field in the language passed. If a translation isn't available, the method retrieves a value translated in the language of the current user. If a translation isn't available, the result defaults to English. |
[Table 38. Returns]

{#GE-getDisplayValueLang_S__table_qpt_3f5_jq}  
The following example shows how to get the original text and German-translated text from the Accept (UI View) title field.

    var uiView = new GlideRecord("sys_ui_view");
    uiView.get("fa776f6d97700100f309124eda2975bc");

    gs.info("getDisplayValue: " + uiView.getElement("title").getDisplayValue());
    gs.info("getDisplayValueLang: " + uiView.getElement("title").getDisplayValueLang("de"));

Output:

    getDisplayValue: Accept
    getDisplayValueLang: Akzeptieren

### Scoped equivalent {#GE-getDisplayValueLang_S__section_vj2_pds_mcb}

To use the getDisplayValueLang() method in a scoped application, use the corresponding scoped method:
[getDisplayValueLang()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#SGE-getDisplayValueLang_S "Gets the display value of the field in the language passed as a parameter.").

## GlideElement - getED() {#ariaid-title21}

Returns an element descriptor, which provides information about specific fields, rather
than the data inside of those fields.
{#r_GlideElement-getED__table_k2q_l3c_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 39. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getED__table_k2q_l3c_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getED__table_l2q_l3c_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| ElementDescriptor | The field's element descriptor. |
[Table 40. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getED__table_l2q_l3c_kt}  
This example gets the fields and field descriptors for the current record.

    var fields = current.getFields();
    for (i=0; i<fields.size(); i++) { 
      var field = fields.get(i);
      var descriptor = field.getED(); 
      gs.print("type=" + descriptor.getType() + 
        " internalType=" + descriptor.getInternalType()); 
    }

### Scoped equivalent {#r_GlideElement-getED__section_ssm_c1s_mcb}

To use the getED() method in a scoped application, use the corresponding
scoped method: [getED()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#r_ScopedGlideElementGetED "Returns the field's element descriptor.").

## GlideElement - getElementValue(String value) {#ariaid-title22}

Returns the value for the specified element.
{#r_GlideElement-getElementValue_String__table_elj_w3c_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| value | String | Element whose value you want returned. |
[Table 41. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getElementValue_String__table_elj_w3c_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getElementValue_String__table_flj_w3c_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | Value of the element. |
[Table 42. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getElementValue_String__table_flj_w3c_kt}  

    var fields = current.getFields();
    for (var i = 0; i < fields.size(); i++) {
      var field = fields.get(i);
      var name = field.getName();

      // Returns the unformatted value of the element
      var value = field.getElementValue(name);
      var disValue = field.getDisplayValue();
      gs.print(i + ". " + name + " = " + value + ' display value = ' + disValue);
    }

Output

    1. cmdb_ci = 109562a3c611227500a7b7ff98cc0dc7 display value = Storage Area Network 001
    2. impact = 2 display value = 2 - Medium

## GlideElement - getError() {#ariaid-title23}

Returns any error message associated with the specified element.
Use the [setError()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/eXmBGpcJ2yOaYk3JXQwPmA#r_GlideElement-setError_String "Adds an error message to the associated field (element).") method to set an
error on a specific field (element).
{#r_GlideElement-getError__table_lxd_ljc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 43. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getError__table_lxd_ljc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getError__table_mxd_ljc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | Error message currently set for the specified element. |
[Table 44. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getError__table_mxd_ljc_kt}  
This example shows how to set an error on the short_description element and then read the
error back.

    var incidentGR = new GlideRecord('incident');
    incidentGR.setLimit(1);
    incidentGR.query();
    if (incidentGR.next()) {
        incidentGR.short_description.setError('The description is too short.');
        gs.info(incidentGR.short_description.getError()); // 'The description is too short.'
    }

Output:

    The description is too short.

This example shows how to use getError() in a function call.

    // Before query business rule (order = 100)
    (function executeRule(current, previous /*null when async*/) {
        var shortDescription = current.getValue('short_description');
        if (shortDescription.length < 10) {
            current.short_description.setError('The description is too short.');
            current.setAbortAction(true);
        }
    })(current, previous);

    // Before query business rule (order = 200)
    (function executeRule(current, previous /*null when async*/) {
        var shortDescriptionErrMsg = current.short_description.getError();
        if (shortDescriptionErrMsg) {
            // Some error was set in one of the previous business rules.
        }
    })(current, previous);

## GlideElement - getEscapedValue() {#ariaid-title24}

Gets the escaped value for the current element.
{#r_GlideElement-getEscapedValue__table_b1m_wjc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 45. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getEscapedValue__table_b1m_wjc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getEscapedValue__table_c1m_wjc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | The escaped value of the current element. |
[Table 46. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getEscapedValue__table_c1m_wjc_kt}  
The following example shows how to use the getEscapedValue() method to
display the contents of an Incident short description field with escape characters.

    /*** Overview - Update incident short description with escape characters and printing ***/
    var inc = new GlideRecord('incident');
    inc.query();
    inc.next();
    inc.short_description = 'Can\'t log into SAP from my laptop today'; 
    inc.update();
    gs.info("Short Description: "+inc.getElement('short_description').toString()); //without escape characters
    gs.info("Escaped Short Description: "+inc.getElement('short_description').getEscapedValue()); // with escape characters

Output:

    Short Description: Can't log into SAP from my laptop today
    Escaped Short Description: Can\'t log into SAP from my laptop today

## GlideElement - getFieldStyle() {#ariaid-title25}

Gets the CSS style for the field.
{#r_GlideElement-getFieldStyle__table_y5n_kkc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 47. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getFieldStyle__table_y5n_kkc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getFieldStyle__table_z5n_kkc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | The CSS style for the field. |
[Table 48. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getFieldStyle__table_z5n_kkc_kt}  

    var fields = current.getFields();
    for (var i = 0; i < fields.size(); i++) { 
      var field = fields.get(i);
      var css_style = field.getFieldStyle();  
      gs.print("CSS style" + "=" + css_style); 
    }

## GlideElement - getGlideObject() {#ariaid-title26}

Gets a glide object.
{#r_GlideElement-getGlideObject__table_prc_5kc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 49. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getGlideObject__table_prc_5kc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getGlideObject__table_qrc_5kc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| Object | A Glide object. |
[Table 50. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getGlideObject__table_qrc_5kc_kt}  

    function calcDateDelta(start, end, calendar) {
      var cal = GlideCalendar.getCalendar(calendar);
      if (!cal.isValid())
          return null;
      var realStart = start.getGlideObject();
      var realEnd = end.getGlideObject();  
      var duration = cal.subtract(realStart, realEnd);
      return duration;
    }

## GlideElement - getGlideRecord() {#ariaid-title27}

Gets a glide record.
{#r_GlideElement-getGlideRecord__table_yds_flc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 51. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getGlideRecord__table_yds_flc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getGlideRecord__table_zds_flc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| GlideRecord | A glide record object. |
[Table 52. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getGlideRecord__table_zds_flc_kt}  

    var grInc = new GlideRecord('incident');
    grInc.get('sys_id','ef43c6d40a0a0b5700c77f9bf387afe3');
    gs.info("Initial grInc - " + grInc.getDisplayValue());

    var caller = grInc.getElement("caller_id");
    doit(caller);

    function doit(caller) {
      var now_GR = caller.getGlideRecord();
      gs.info("doit gr is - " + now_GR.getDisplayValue());
    }

Output

    *** Script: Initial grInc - INC0000050
    *** Script: doit gr is - INC0000050

## GlideElement - getHTMLValue(Number maxChars) {#ariaid-title28}

Returns the HTML value of a field.
{#r_GlideElement-getHTMLValue_Number__table_e3v_plc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| maxChars | Number | Optional. Maximum number of characters to return. |
[Table 53. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getHTMLValue_Number__table_e3v_plc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getHTMLValue_Number__table_f3v_plc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | HTML value for the field. |
[Table 54. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getHTMLValue_Number__table_f3v_plc_kt}  
The following example shows how to get the HTML content of a meeting note.

    /*
      getHTMLValueExt() This Function is used to get HTML Value of a field. It accepts 2 Parameters

    a. maxChar- Number - The maximum number of characters to return.
    b. nullSub - String - The value to return if the HTML value is null or empty.

    */


    // get a cab meeting record by its sys_id
    var gr = new GlideRecord('cab_meeting');
    gr.addQuery('sys_id','7777777b6d2a20100sys70id534330f6');
    gr.query();

    if(gr.next()){
      var substituteString = 'Meeting Notes Unavailable';
      var maxLength = 50;
      gs.print(gr.meeting_notes.getHTMLValueExt(maxLength, substituteString));
    }

### Scoped equivalent {#r_GlideElement-getHTMLValue_Number__section_znd_f1s_mcb}

To use the getHTMLValue() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [getHTMLValue()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#SGE-getHTMLValue_Number "Returns the HTML value of a field.").

## GlideElement - getHTMLValueExt(Number maxChar, String nullSub) {#ariaid-title29}

Returns the HTML value of a field, or a specified substitute value if the HTML value is
null or empty.
{#r_GlideElement-getHTMLValueExt_Number_String__table_crd_gmc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| maxChar | Number | The maximum number of characters to return. |
| nullSub | String | The value to return if the HTML value is null or empty. |
[Table 55. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getHTMLValueExt_Number_String__table_crd_gmc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getHTMLValueExt_Number_String__table_drd_gmc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | The HTML value or the specified substitute value. |
[Table 56. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getHTMLValueExt_Number_String__table_drd_gmc_kt}  
The following example shows how to get the HTML content of a meeting note.

    // get a cab meeting record by its sys_id
    var gr = new GlideRecord('cab_meeting');
    gr.addQuery('sys_id','7777777b6d2a20100sys70id534330f6');
    gr.query();

    if(gr.next()){
      var substituteString = 'Meeting Notes Unavailable';
      var maxLength = 50;
      gs.print(gr.meeting_notes.getHTMLValueExt(maxLength, substituteString));
    }

Output if the meeting note for the record selected is not empty:

    <p>Meeting note content.</p>

## GlideElement - getJournalEntry(Number mostRecent) {#ariaid-title30}

Returns either the most recent journal entry or all journal entries.
{#r_GlideElement-getJournalEntry_Number__table_z53_wmc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| mostRecent | Number | If 1, returns the most recent entry. If -1, returns all journal entries. |
[Table 57. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getJournalEntry_Number__table_z53_wmc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getJournalEntry_Number__table_av3_wmc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | For the most recent entry, returns a string that contains the field label, timestamp, and user display name of the journal entry. For all journal entries, returns the same information for all journal entries ever entered as a single string with each entry delimited by "\\n\\n". |
[Table 58. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getJournalEntry_Number__table_av3_wmc_kt}  

    //gets all journal entries as a string where each entry is delimited by '\n\n'
    var notes = current.work_notes.getJournalEntry(-1); 
    //stores each entry into an array of strings
    var na = notes.split("\n\n");  
                          
    for (var i = 0; i < na.length; i++)                 
      gs.print(na[i]);

### Scoped equivalent {#r_GlideElement-getJournalEntry_Number__section_gxn_h1s_mcb}

To use the getJournalEntry() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [getJournalEntry()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#SGE-getJournalEntry_N "Returns either the most recent journal entry or all journal entries.").

## GlideElement - getLabel() {#ariaid-title31}

Returns the object's label.
{#r_GlideElement-getlabel__table_o53_xnc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 59. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getlabel__table_o53_xnc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getlabel__table_p53_xnc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | Object's label |
[Table 60. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getlabel__table_p53_xnc_kt}  

    var now_GR = new GlideRecord("sc_req_item");
    now_GR.addQuery("request", current.sysapproval);
    now_GR.query();
    while(now_GR.next()) {
        var nicePrice = now_GR.price.toString();
        if (nicePrice != ) {
            nicePrice = parseFloat(nicePrice);
            nicePrice = nicePrice.toFixed(2);
        }
        template.print(now_GR.number + ":  " + now_GR.quantity + " X " + now_GR.cat_item.getDisplayValue() + " at $" + nicePrice + " each \n");
        template.print("    Options:\n");
        var variables = now_GR.variables.getElements();    
        for (var key in variables) {
          var now_V = variables[key];
          if(now_V.getQuestion().getLabel() != ) {
             template.space(4);
             template.print('     ' +  now_V.getQuestion().getLabel() + " = " + now_V.getDisplayValue() + "\n");  
          }
        }
    }

### Scoped equivalent {#r_GlideElement-getlabel__section_ln1_v1s_mcb}

To use the getLabel() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [getLabel()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#SGE-getLabel "Returns the object label.").

## GlideElement - getLabelLang(String language) {#ariaid-title32}

Gets the label value of the field in the language passed as a parameter.
You must have the corresponding language plugin to retrieve a translated value. For information, see [Activate a language](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=t_ActivateALanguage&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US).  
See also:

* [getDisplayValueLang()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#SGE-getDisplayValueLang_S "Gets the display value of the field in the language passed as a parameter.")
* [getLabel()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#SGE-getLabel "Returns the object label.")
{#GE-getLabelLang_S__ul_fw4_b1b_txb}
{#GE-getLabelLang_S__id_nbn_4c5_sxb__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| language | String | Language tag conforming with IETF BCP-47. |
[Table 61. Parameters]

{#GE-getLabelLang_S__id_nbn_4c5_sxb} {#GE-getLabelLang_S__table_ulw_sxp_fz__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | Value of the field label in the language passed. If a translation isn't available, the method retrieves a value translated in the language of the current user. If a translation isn't available, the result defaults to English. |
[Table 62. Returns]

{#GE-getLabelLang_S__table_ulw_sxp_fz}  
The following example shows how to get the original label text and its German translation of the Accept (UI View) title.

    var uiView = new GlideRecord("sys_ui_view");
    uiView.get("fa776f6d97700100f309124eda2975bc");

    gs.info("getLabel: " + uiView.getElement("title").getLabel());
    gs.info("getLabelLang: " + uiView.getElement("title").getLabelLang("de"));

Output:

    getLabel: Title
    getLabelLang: Titel

### Scoped equivalent {#GE-getLabelLang_S__section_vj2_pds_mcb}

To use the getLabelLang() method in a scoped application, use the corresponding scoped method:
[getLabelLang()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#SGE-getLabelLang_S "Gets the label value of the field in the language passed as a parameter.").

## GlideElement - getName() {#ariaid-title33}

Returns the name of the field.
{#r_GlideElement-getName__table_k5m_j4c_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 63. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getName__table_k5m_j4c_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getName__table_l5m_j4c_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | Field name. |
[Table 64. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getName__table_l5m_j4c_kt}  
The following example shows how to get the name and other values for each field in a
sys_user record.

    var userRec = new GlideRecord("sys_user"); // GlideRecord to sys_user table

    userRec.get("5137153cc611227c000bbd1bd8cd2005"); // Sys Id of user: Fred Luddy

    var fields = userRec.getFields();

    for (var i = 0; i < fields.size(); i++) {

        var field = fields.get(i);
        var name = field.getName(); // Name of the field
        var label = field.getLabel(); // Label of the field
        var value = field.getDisplayValue(); // Value of the field

        gs.info((Number(i) + 1) + ".\n" + "Field Label: " + label + "\n" + "Field Name: " + name + "\n" + "Field Value: " + value);

    };

Output. Results include 62 fields and have been truncated with ellipsis points (...) to save
space.

    *** Script: 1.
    Field Label: Country code
    Field Name: country
    Field Value: 
    *** Script: 2.
    Field Label: Calendar integration
    Field Name: calendar_integration
    Field Value: Outlook
    ...
    *** Script: 47.
    Field Label: First name
    Field Name: first_name
    Field Value: Fred
    ...
    *** Script: 54.
    Field Label: Last name
    Field Name: last_name
    Field Value: Luddy
    ...

### Scoped equivalent

To use the getName() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [getName()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#SGE-getName "Returns the name of the field.").

## GlideElement - getRefRecord() {#ariaid-title34}

Returns a GlideRecord object for a given reference element.
For calculated fields, this method fetches the referenced record and runs a calculation on a scripted default value.  
Warning:  
If the reference element does not contain a value, it returns an empty GlideRecord object, not a NULL object.
{#r_GlideElement-getRefRecord__table_ygz_v4c_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 65. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getRefRecord__table_ygz_v4c_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getRefRecord__table_zgz_v4c_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| GlideRecord | A GlideRecord object |
[Table 66. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getRefRecord__table_zgz_v4c_kt}  


    var grINC = new GlideRecord('incident'); 
    grINC.notNullQuery('caller_id'); 
    grINC.query(); 
    if (grINC.next()) { 

    // Get a GlideRecord object for the referenced sys_user record 
    var grUSER = grINC.caller_id.getRefRecord(); 
    if (grUSER.isValidRecord()) 
      gs.print( grUSER.getValue('name') ); 

    } 

### Scoped equivalent {#r_GlideElement-getRefRecord__section_cds_n1s_mcb}

To use the getRefRecord() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [getRefRecord()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#r_ScopedGlideElementGetRefRecord "Returns a GlideRecord object for a given reference element.").

## GlideElement - getStyle() {#ariaid-title35}

Get the CSS style for the value.
{#r_GlideElement-getStyle__table_dx2_hpc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 67. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getStyle__table_dx2_hpc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getStyle__table_ex2_hpc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | The CSS style for the value. |
[Table 68. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getStyle__table_ex2_hpc_kt}  

    // Get string of style field from Field Style record
    var cssStyle = now_GR.state.getStyle();

## GlideElement - getTableName() {#ariaid-title36}

Returns the name of the field's table.
{#r_GlideElement-getTableName__table_hxn_rpc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 69. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getTableName__table_hxn_rpc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getTableName__table_ixn_rpc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | Name of the table. This may be different from the table Class that the record is in. See Tables and Classes in the product documentation. |
[Table 70. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getTableName__table_ixn_rpc_kt}  

    if (current.approver.getTableName() == "sysapproval_approver") {
      if (current.approver == email.from_sys_id)  {
         current.comments = "reply from: " + email.from + "\n\n" + email.body_text;
     
       // if it's been cancelled, it's cancelled.
      var doit = true;
      if (current.state=='cancelled')
          doit = false;
     
      if (email.body.state != undefined)
         current.state= email.body.state;
     
       if (doit)
          current.update();
    } else {
       gs.log("Approval for task ("+current.sysapproval.getDisplayValue()+") rejected because user sending 
               email( "+email.from+") does not match the approver ("+current.approver.getDisplayValue()+")");
    }
     
    }

### Scoped equivalent {#r_GlideElement-getTableName__section_hbf_t1s_mcb}

To use the getTableName() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [getTableName()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#SGE-getTableName "Returns the name of the table on which the field resides.").

## GlideElement - getTextAreaDisplayValue() {#ariaid-title37}

Retrieves the display value for the associated field and escapes the HTML.
{#r_GlideElement-getTextAreaDisplayValue__table_q4r_zqc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 71. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getTextAreaDisplayValue__table_q4r_zqc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getTextAreaDisplayValue__table_r4r_zqc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | Escaped [display value](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_DisplayValues&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US) HTML for the associated field. |
[Table 72. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getTextAreaDisplayValue__table_r4r_zqc_kt}  
The following example retrieves the display value of a KB article.

    var grh = new GlideRecord('kb_knowledge');
    grh.get('c85cd2519f77230088aebde8132e70c2');  // Knowledge record sys_id
    var t = grh.text.getTextAreaDisplayValue(); // Text is HTML type field
    var d = GlideXMLUtil.parseHTML(t); // Parse the HTML
    var b = d.getDocumentElement().getTextContent().trim();
    gs.info(b);

Output:

    This article explains how to use automatic replies in Outlook 2010 for Exchange accounts.

    Setting Up Automatic Replies

    Click the 
    File tab.
    Click 
    Automatic Replies.
    Select 
    Send automatic replies.
    If desired, select the 
    Only send during this time range check box to schedule when your out of office replies are active. If you do not specify a start and end time, auto-replies will be sent until you select the
     Do not send automatic replies check box.
    On the 
    Inside My Organization tab, type the response that you want to send to colleagues while you are out of the office.
    On the 
    Outside My Organization tab, select the 
    Auto-reply to people outside my organization check box, and then type the response that you want to send while you are out of the office. Select whether you want replies sent to 
    My contacts only or to 
    Anyone outside my organization who sends you messages.

    NOTE:
    If you select 
    My Contacts only in step 6, replies will be sent 
    only to contacts that exist in your Contacts folder.



    Using Rules With Automatic Replies
    It is also possible to use rules to manage your messages while you are out of office. For example, you can create rules to automatically move or copy messages to other folders, to delete messages, to send custom replies, and so on.

    Click the 
    File tab.
    Click 
    Automatic Replies.
    Click 
    Rules, and then click 
    Add Rule.
    Under 
    When a message arrives that meets the following conditions, specify the conditions that the message must meet for the rule to be applied. If you want to specify more conditions, click 
    Advanced, enter or select the options that you want, and then click 
    OK.
    If you want to specify that this rule must be applied last, select the 
    Do not process subsequent rules check box.
    Under 
    Perform these actions, select the actions that you want. You can select more than one action.
    Click 
    OK three times.

    NOTES:

    Automatic Replies rules can also be edited by following the above procedure.
    To turn Automatic Replies rules on or off, in the Automatic Reply Rules dialog box, select or clear the check box of the rule that you want to turn on or off.

## GlideElement - getValue() {#ariaid-title38}

Returns the value of the field in the database.
{#GE-getValue_S__table_qxb_hpb_k5b__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 73. Parameters]

{#GE-getValue_S__table_qxb_hpb_k5b} {#GE-getValue_S__table_rxb_hpb_k5b__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | The value of the field. |
[Table 74. Returns]

{#GE-getValue_S__table_rxb_hpb_k5b}  
The following example retrieves the value of a specified field in the database.

    var now_GR = new GlideRecord('incident');
    now_GR.get('9c573169c611228700193229fff72400'); //INC0000001
    gs.info('Display Values');
    gs.info('Opened at ' + now_GR.opened_at.getDisplayValue());
    gs.info('Opened by ' + now_GR.opened_by.getDisplayValue());
    gs.info('Priority ' + now_GR.priority.getDisplayValue());
    gs.info('Values');
    gs.info('Opened at ' + now_GR.opened_at.getValue());
    gs.info('Opened by ' + now_GR.opened_by.getValue());
    gs.info('Priority ' + now_GR.priority.getValue());

Output:

    Display Values
    Opened at 2022-02-01 15:09:51
    Opened by Joe Employee
    Priority 1 - Critical
    Values
    Opened at 2022-02-01 23:09:51
    Opened by 681ccaf9c0a8016400b98a06818d57c7
    Priority 1

### Scoped equivalent {#GE-getValue_S__section_x1c_dbs_mcb}

To use the getValue() method in a scoped application, use the corresponding scoped method: [GlideElement - Scoped](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg "The scoped GlideElement API provides a number of convenient script methods for dealing with fields and their values. Scoped GlideElement methods are available for the fields of the current glide record.").

## GlideElement - getXHTMLValue() {#ariaid-title39}

Retrieves the XHTML value of a field.
{#r_GlideElement-getXHTMLValue__table_rzb_jrc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 75. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getXHTMLValue__table_rzb_jrc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getXHTMLValue__table_szb_jrc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | The XHTML value |
[Table 76. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getXHTMLValue__table_szb_jrc_kt}

## GlideElement - getXMLValue() {#ariaid-title40}

Gets the XML value of a field as a string.
{#r_GlideElement-getXMLValue__table_vzj_src_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 77. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-getXMLValue__table_vzj_src_kt} {#r_GlideElement-getXMLValue__table_wzj_src_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | The XML value |
[Table 78. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-getXMLValue__table_wzj_src_kt}

## GlideElement - hasAttribute(String attributeName) {#ariaid-title41}

Determines whether a field has a particular attribute.
{#r_GlideElement-hasAttribute_String__table_rbf_zrc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| attributeName | String | The attribute to check for |
[Table 79. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-hasAttribute_String__table_rbf_zrc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-hasAttribute_String__table_sbf_zrc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| Boolean | True if the field has the attribute, false otherwise. |
[Table 80. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-hasAttribute_String__table_sbf_zrc_kt}  

    var totalCritical = 0;
     
    var filledCritical = 0; var fields = current.getFields(); gs.print(fields); for (var num = 0; num &lt; fields.size(); num++) { 
     
        gs.print("RUNNING ARRAY VALUE " + num);
       var ed = fields.get(num).getED();
       if(ed.hasAttribute("tiaa_critical")) {
           gs.print("CRITICAL FIELD FOUND");
           totalCritical ++;
           if (!fields.get(num).isNil()) {
               filledCritical ++;
           }
       }
     
    } var answer = 0; gs.print("TOTAL - " + totalCritical); gs.print("FILLED - " + filledCritical); if (filledCritical &gt; 0 &amp;&amp; totalCritical &gt; 0){ 
     
        var pcnt = (filledCritical/totalCritical)*100;
       answer = pcnt.toFixed(2);;    
     
    } answer;

## GlideElement - hasRightsTo(String operationName) {#ariaid-title42}

Determines if the user has the right to perform a particular operation.
{#r_GlideElement-hasRightsTo_String__table_spp_msc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| operationName | String | Name of the operation to check for |
[Table 81. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-hasRightsTo_String__table_spp_msc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-hasRightsTo_String__table_tpp_msc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| Boolean | True if the user has permission to perform the operation, false otherwise. Flag that indicates whether a user has permission to perform an operation. Valid values: * true: User has permissions. * false: User does not have permissions. {#r_GlideElement-hasRightsTo_String__ul_tzv_tfj_trb} |
[Table 82. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-hasRightsTo_String__table_tpp_msc_kt}  
The following example shows how to determine if a user has rights to read a specific
table.

    // Pass table name and userId to check if user has read access against given table name
    checkAccess('incident', 'adela.cervantsz');

    function checkAccess(tableName, userID) {

        var inc = new GlideRecordSecure(tableName);
        inc.get('$[sys_id]');

        var secureManager = GlideSecurityManager.get();

        //fetch a different user, using user_name field on the target user record
        var userObj = gs.getUser().getUserByID(userID); 
        secureManager.setUser(userObj);

        var access = 'record/incident/read';

        //check if user has right to access
        var canRead = secureManager.hasRightsTo(access, inc); 
        gs.info('canRead: ' + canRead);
    }

Output:

    canRead: false

## GlideElement - hasValue() {#ariaid-title43}

Determines if the field has a value.
{#r_GlideElement-hasValue__table_cd3_ysc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 83. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-hasValue__table_cd3_ysc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-hasValue__table_dd3_ysc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| Boolean | True if the field has a value, false otherwise. |
[Table 84. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-hasValue__table_dd3_ysc_kt}

## GlideElement - nil() {#ariaid-title44}

Determines whether the field is null.
{#r_GlideElement-nil__table_rmr_gtc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 85. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-nil__table_rmr_gtc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-nil__table_smr_gtc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| Boolean | True if the field is null or an empty string, false otherwise. |
[Table 86. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-nil__table_smr_gtc_kt}  

    if (current.start_date.changes() || current.end_date.changes() || current.assigned_to.changes()) { 
      if (!current.start_date.nil() && !current.end_date.nil() && !current.assigned_to.nil()) {
     gs.eventQueue("change.calendar.notify", current, current.assigned_to, previous.assigned_to);
     
    }

### Scoped equivalent {#r_GlideElement-nil__section_z1b_x1s_mcb}

To use the nil() method in a scoped application, use the corresponding
scoped method: [nil()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#r_ScopedGlideElementNil "Determines if a field is null.").

## GlideElement - setDateNumericValue(Number milliseconds) {#ariaid-title45}

Sets the duration field to a number of milliseconds since January 1, 1970, 00:00:00 GMT
for a duration field. Does not require the creation of a GlideDateTime object because the
duration field is already a GlideDateTime object.
{#GE-setDateNumericValue_N__table_jw4_vpp_j2b__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| milliseconds | Number | Number of milliseconds spanned by the duration. |
[Table 87. Parameters]

{#GE-setDateNumericValue_N__table_jw4_vpp_j2b} {#GE-setDateNumericValue_N__table_kw4_vpp_j2b__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| void |   |
[Table 88. Returns]

{#GE-setDateNumericValue_N__table_kw4_vpp_j2b}  

    var inc = new GlideRecord('incident');
    inc.get('17c90efb13418700cc36b1422244b05d');
    var timems = inc.calendar_duration.dateNumericValue();
    timems = timems + 11*1000; 
    inc.calendar_duration.setDateNumericValue(timems)
    gs.info(inc.calendar_duration.getValue());

Output:

    1970-01-01 00:01:38

### Scoped equivalent {#GE-setDateNumericValue_N__section_vj2_pds_mcb}

To use the setDateNumericValue() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [setDateNumericValue()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#SGE-setDateNumericValue_N "Sets the value of a date/time element to the specified number of milliseconds since January 1, 1970 00:00:00 GMT.").

## GlideElement - setDisplayValue(Object displayValue) {#ariaid-title46}

Sets the display value of the field.
{#r_GlideElement-setDisplayValue_Object__table_jgy_qtc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| displayValue | Object | Value to be displayed. |
[Table 89. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-setDisplayValue_Object__table_jgy_qtc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-setDisplayValue_Object__table_kgy_qtc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| void |   |
[Table 90. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-setDisplayValue_Object__table_kgy_qtc_kt}

### Scoped equivalent

To use the setDisplayValue() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [setDisplayValue()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#r_ScopedGlideElementSetDisplayValue_Object_value "Sets the display value of the field.").

## GlideElement - setError(String message) {#ariaid-title47}

Adds an error message to the associated field (element).
You can retrieve the error message using the [getError()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/eXmBGpcJ2yOaYk3JXQwPmA#r_GlideElement-getError "Returns any error message associated with the specified element.") method.
{#r_GlideElement-setError_String__table_l5l_b5c_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 91. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-setError_String__table_l5l_b5c_kt} {#r_GlideElement-setError_String__table_m5l_b5c_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| None |   |
[Table 92. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-setError_String__table_m5l_b5c_kt}  

    if ((!current.u_date1.nil()) && (!current.u_date2.nil())) {
      var start = current.u_date1.getGlideObject().getNumericValue();
      var end = current.u_date2.getGlideObject().getNumericValue();
      if (start > end) {
        gs.addInfoMessage('start must be before end');
        current.setAbortAction(true);
        current.u_date1.setError('start must be before end');
      }
    }

### Scoped equivalent {#r_GlideElement-setError_String__section_n3x_1bs_mcb}

To use the setError() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [setError()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#r_ScopedGlideElementSetError_String "Adds an error message. Available in Fuji patch 3.").

## GlideElement - setInitialValue(Object value) {#ariaid-title48}

Sets the initial value of a field.
This method had been deprecated. Use [GlideElement - setValue(Object value)](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/eXmBGpcJ2yOaYk3JXQwPmA#r_GlideElement-setValue_Object "Sets the value of a field.") for
this functionality.
{#r_GlideElement-setInitialValue_String__table_lhq_m5c_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| value | Object | Initial value for the field. |
[Table 93. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-setInitialValue_String__table_lhq_m5c_kt} {#r_GlideElement-setInitialValue_String__table_mhq_m5c_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| void |   |
[Table 94. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-setInitialValue_String__table_mhq_m5c_kt}

## GlideElement - setJournalEntry(String entry, String userName) {#ariaid-title49}

Adds a journal entry and author as a work note or comment field.
{#r_GlideElement-setJournalEntry_Object_String__table_jcc_v5c_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| entry | String | Content of the journal entry. |
| userName | String | Optional. The user to attribute the journal entry to. |
[Table 95. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-setJournalEntry_Object_String__table_jcc_v5c_kt} {#r_GlideElement-setJournalEntry_Object_String__table_kcc_v5c_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| None |   |
[Table 96. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-setJournalEntry_Object_String__table_kcc_v5c_kt}  
The following example shows how to add a work note and its author to a record.

    var now_GR = new GlideRecord("incident");

    now_GR.addQuery("sys_id", "<sys_id_value>");
    now_GR.query();

    if(now_GR.next()){
      now_GR.work_notes.setJournalEntry("Content of the journal entry.", "abel.tuter");  
      now_GR.update();
    }

## GlideElement - setValue(Object value) {#ariaid-title50}

Sets the value of a field.
Note:  
Before calling this method, the element must already exist by querying an existing record or by using the now_GR.initialize() method to initialize a new record.  

Not for authentication with password2 fields
:   The setValue() method passes password2 data as clear text, which results in an error about expecting encrypted data. Additionally, using the setValue() method for password2 fields exposes data that
    should be encrypted.

    For password2 authentication, use the setDisplayValue() method instead.  
    See also:

    * [Deprecate GlideEncrypter usage of 3DES for password2 fields](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=password2-3des-deprecation&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-platform-security&ft:locale=en-US)
    * [Alternatives to GlideEncrypter usage in knowledge base article KB1320986](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1320986)
    * [Password2 encryption with the Key Management Framework (KMF)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=password-2way-encrypted-fields&version=xanadu&pubname=xanadu-platform-security&ft:locale=en-US)
    {#r_GlideElement-setValue_Object__ul_m1z_5js_12c}
{#r_GlideElement-setValue_Object__table_zfg_jvc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| value | Object | The value the field is to be set to. |
[Table 97. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-setValue_Object__table_zfg_jvc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-setValue_Object__table_agg_jvc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| void |   |
[Table 98. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-setValue_Object__table_agg_jvc_kt}  
Set the value passing a string.

    var glideRecord = new GlideRecord('incident');
    glideRecord.query('priority','1');
    glideRecord.next();
    glideRecord.short_description.setValue('Network failure');

Set the value passing an object.

    var now_GR  = new GlideRecord('student');
    now_GR.initialize();
    now_GR.setValue('first_name', 'Joe');
    now_GR.setValue('last_name', 'Smith');
    now_GR.insert();

### Scoped equivalent {#r_GlideElement-setValue_Object__section_x1c_dbs_mcb}

To use the setValue() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [setValue()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#r_ScopedGlideElementSetValue_Object_value "Sets the value of a field.").

## GlideElement - toString() {#ariaid-title51}

Converts the field's value to a string.
{#r_GlideElement-toString__table_smk_wvc_kt__entry__3}

| Name | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| None |   |   |
[Table 99. Parameters]

{#r_GlideElement-toString__table_smk_wvc_kt} {#r_GlideElement-toString__table_tmk_wvc_kt__entry__2}

| Type | Description |
|-|-|
| String | The field's value as a string. |
[Table 100. Returns]

{#r_GlideElement-toString__table_tmk_wvc_kt}  

    doit();
     
    function doit() { 
     
      var now_GR = new GlideRecord('sys_user');
      now_GR.query();
      while (now_GR.next()) {
      if ((now_GR().length != now_GR.first_name.toString().trim().length) || (now_GR.last_name.toString().length 
             != now_GR.last_name.toString().trim().length)) {
          now_GR.first_name = now_GR.first_name.toString().trim();
          now_GR.last_name = now_GR.last_name.toString().trim();
          now_GR.autoSysFields(false);
          now_GR.update();
        }
      }
     
    }

### Scoped equivalent {#r_GlideElement-toString__section_ps4_gbs_mcb}

To use the toString() method in a scoped application, use the
corresponding scoped method: [toString()](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/y~_OwldB4lvmYtOvTK4Ajg#r_ScopedGlideElementToString "Converts the value of a GlideRecord field to a string.").