Review the apps generated by Now Assist for Creator in ServiceNow Studio

  • Release version: Xanadu
  • Updated October 17, 2024
  • 2 minutes to read

    • In Xanadu Store Release 2, use the ServiceNow Studio development environment to verify and modify the application that you created with Now Assist for Creator.

    This video shows you how to perform the following procedure.

    Before you begin

    You must have created an application using Now Assist for Creator.

    Role required: admin and now.assist.creator, or sn_g_app_creator.app_creator and now.assist.creator (If you have users that only need to edit, not create, apps, they can be assigned the delegated_developer, now_assist_panel_user, and now.assist.creator roles.)

    About this task

    The application generated by Now Assist for Creator provides a starting point for further development. Examine the contents of the application and confirm that they align with your business process. Enhance the application by adding functionality as needed.

    Procedure

    1. If the application isn't already open, navigate to App Engine > ServiceNow Studio and select the application tile.

      Notice the AI indicator AI letters and sparkle icon on pink background. at the top showing that the application was generated with Now Assist for Creator.

      To learn more about the ServiceNow Studio home page, see Building applications with ServiceNow Studio.

    2. Review the generated tables.
      1. On the Application Files tab, in the Display name column, select an existing table in your application.
        The table record opens in a new tab.
        Note:
        If the Now Assist panel is covering information, select the Now Assist icon to close the panel. Select the icon again to open the panel and continue the conversation.

        ServiceNow Studio tab showing table details.

      2. Now Assist created the table based on your instructions; confirm that the table is accurate and captures the correct data.
        • Manage table fields.
        • Edit the table and field column properties.
        • Verify that the generated choices are implemented correctly.
    3. Close the table tab.
    4. Review the generated access control lists (ACLs).
      1. On the Application Files tab, in the Display name column, select an existing access control in your application.
        The access control record opens in a new tab.

        ServiceNow Studio tab showing access control details.

      2. Verify that the created ACL is accurate and requires the correct role or roles.
    5. Close the access control tab.
    6. Review the generated roles.
      1. On the Application Files tab, in the Display name column, select an existing role in your application.
        The role record opens in a new tab.

        ServiceNow Studio tab showing role details.

      2. Verify that the created role and its assigned permissions accurately represent the users of your application.
    7. Close the role tab.
    8. Review the generated record producers.
      1. On the Application Files tab, in the Display name column, select an existing record producer in your application.
        The record producer record opens in a new tab.
      2. Review and modify the record producer if necessary.

        For example, select the Variables tab and then select a Question to confirm that the question options are correct.

        ServiceNow Studio tab showing record producer details.

        For more information about record producers, see Record Producer.

    9. Close the record producer tab.

    What to do next

    Continue opening, verifying, and modifying items in the application list as needed. For more information, see Building applications with ServiceNow Studio.