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PR Description:

  • Highlights empty mandatory fields with error messages
  • Uses g_form.showFieldMsg() and hideFieldMsg() instead of DOM manipulation
  • Includes onLoad script for initial highlighting
  • Follows ServiceNow best practices and official APIs

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- Shows error messages for empty mandatory fields using g_form.showFieldMsg()
- onLoad script highlights all mandatory fields on form load
- onChange script template for real-time field validation
- Uses explicit field names to avoid control property issues
- Follows ServiceNow best practices without DOM manipulation
- Includes clear documentation and usage examples
@ivan-betev ivan-betev self-assigned this Oct 2, 2025
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One more finding. The method g_form.getFieldNames is only supported in Service Portal. I'll not close it now, please fix and I'll approve.

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Now it makes more sense. Thanks!

I'd suggest to try it in PDI first or cross-check with docs/references to avoid the ping-pong in the future :-)

@ivan-betev ivan-betev merged commit 242d9cb into ServiceNowDevProgram:main Oct 2, 2025
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