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Update Record (deprecated)

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This action has been deprecated and will no longer be available in new workflows.

Updates a record in a ServiceNow table.

Basic Parameters

ParameterDescription
Name-Value pairsField names and values of all parameters within the newly created record or those specified in the query parameters.
System IDThe ID assigned to the record.
Table NameThe name of the table, such as "incident" or "asset".

Advanced Parameters

ParameterDescription
Access Data Across DomainsCheck to access data across domains if authorized.
Display ValueDetermines the type of data returned, either the actual values from the database or the display values of the fields.Display values are manipulated based on the actual value in the database and user or system settings and preferences.Valid values:
  • true: Returns the display values for all fields.
  • false: Returns the actual values from the database.
  • all: Returns both actual and display values.
Exclude Reference LinkFlag that indicates whether to exclude Table API links for reference fields.Valid values:
  • true: Exclude Table API links for reference fields.
  • false: Include Table API links for reference fields.
Response FieldsComma-separated list of fields to return in the response.
Return Display ValuesFlag that indicates whether to set field values using the display value or the actual value.If selected, treats input values as display values and they are manipulated so they can be stored properly in the database.Otherwise, treats input values as actual values and stored them in the database without manipulation.
Supress automatic system fieldsCheck to suppress auto generation of system fields.
View ModeUI view for which to render the data. Determines the fields returned in the response.If you also specify the Fields parameter, it takes precedent.

Workflow Library Example

Update Record Deprecated with Servicenow and Send Results Via Email

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