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Configure a playbook for ServiceNow mobile

Configuring a playbook for ServiceNow® mobile is exactly the same as in a configurable workspace, but with an additional step for embedding the playbook.

Before you begin

Role required: admin

Procedure

  1. Navigate to All > Workspace Experience > Actions & Components > Related Items or Contextual Side Panel.

  2. Click New.

  3. On the form, fill in the fields.

FieldDescription
Action labelLabel of the Related Item or Contextual Side panel tab.
Action nameUnique name for your item. This name can be overridden.
Implemented asSelect UI Component.
Specify UI componentUI component associated with the action. Enter `now-playbook-experience`.
IconIcon that is displayed in the Contextual side panel to differentiate from other components. Note: This field is available for the Contextual Side Panel only.
ApplicationApplication for the action assignment.
WorkspaceOption to limit a Related Item or Contextual Side Panel to a specific Workspace. For example, Agent Workspace or HR Workspace.
TableSelect the table you want to show the Related Item or Contextual Side Panel on.
ViewField to only display a Playbook when this Form View is selected on the parent record.
ActiveOption to activate the action assignment.
OrderInteger that determines the precedence of this action in relation to matching actions with the same name. The lower the number, the more likely it is to be selected against other actions. The typical practice is to use numbers that are in the hundreds. For example, 100, 200, 300, or 400.
TooltipMessage that's displayed when your mouse points to the Related Item tab or Contextual Side Panel icon.
DescriptionDescription for the action assignment. This description is displayed in the Action Assignment list and provides context on the form.
  1. Click the Advanced View related link.

  2. Click the Component Attributes tab.

  3. On the form, fill in the fields.

Attribute nameDescription
playbookExperienceIdAssociated Playbook experience ID. Copy and paste the sys_id of a Playbook Experience record.Note: If no Playbook experience ID is provided, the global Playbook experience is used by default.
parentSysIdAssociated parent sys\_id. Enter`{{sysId}}` to automatically take the parentSysId of the record that you're viewing.
parentTableAssociated parent table. Enter `{{table}}` to automatically take the parentSysId of the record that you're viewing.
compactModeOption to display a Playbook in compact mode. Typically set to true for Contextual Side Panel and false for Related Item.
recordGeneratorQueryNot currently supported in Agent Workspace.
isNewParentRecordSet to `{{isNewRecord}}`.
**Note:** Select a different **UI Component** if the attributes are missing from your form. Change the **UI Component** back to **now-playbook-experience** and the attributes will appear.
  1. Select Update.

  2. Click the Conditions tab.

  3. On the form, fill in the fields.

    FieldDescription
    Script ConditionScript condition for the action assignment. Enter sn_playbook.PlaybookExperience.parentRecordContainsPlaybook(current). The script condition enables you to show a Playbook only when the record has triggered a process execution.
    Client ConditionsChoose conditions to limit collisions based on your use case.
    Record ConditionsChoose conditions to limit collisions based on your use case.
    Required RolesRoles to limit Playbook access.
    Requires create accessOption to require create access.
    Requires read accessOption to require read access.
    Requires write accessOption to require write access.
    Requires delete accessOption to require delete access.
  4. Select Update.

Result

The playbook is configured for ServiceNow® mobile.

What to do next

Embed your playbook in ServiceNow® mobile. To learn more, see