How to Get/Set Fields with JavaScript
In this post, we’ll explore how to use JavaScript to get and set field values in Dynamics 365.
Retrieving field values is a common task in any CRM. With Dynamics 365, JavaScript makes this process pretty straightforward. Using these steps in your Dynamics 365 process, you can effectively manipulate data without extensive back and forth between screens or wasteful manual entries.
Benefits of JavaScript in Dynamics 365:
Enhanced User Experience: By automatically populating fields or performing calculations, JavaScript can create a smoother user experience, reducing manual data entry errors.
Automation: JavaScript field manipulation can automate repetitive tasks, saving time and effort.
function GetSet(executionContext) {
var formContext = executionContext.getFormContext();
// Get value of field 1
var field = formContext.getAttribute("FIELDNAME").getValue();
// Set value of field 2
formContext.getAttribute("FIELD2NAME").setValue(field);
}
Simply upload the Script above into a Jscript web resource on the form that you need it. In this example we are setting the bulk mail (Yes/No) to the same value as the email (Yes/No) field.
Once the web resource is created, be sure to enable the GetSet Function with execution context.
Now, just publish everything and the script will work.
If you would like to continue learning how to use JavaScript, we have an educational blog with many more examples of code.