SystemFunction-NewGuid
Generates and returns a new globally unique identifier (GUID) that can be used to uniquely identify something, usually a business object instance. For example, you might use this function inside a quick action to generate a unique value for a field.
Syntax
NewID42()
Enabled For
For a description of the business object categories, see Notes on "Enabled For".
| Business Object Category | Yes/No |
|---|---|
| Business Rules: Before-Save Rules | Yes |
| Business Rules: Calculation Rules (After Save, with or without Also Recalculate on Load) | Yes1 |
| Business Rules: Calculation Rules (Before Save or Always, without Also Recalculate On Load) | Yes |
| Business Rules: Calculation Rules (Before Save or Always, with Recalculate On Load) | Yes1 |
| Business Rules: Editing Rules | Yes |
| Business Rules: Initialization Rules | Yes |
| Business Rules: Read Only Rules | Yes |
| Business Rules: Required Rules | Yes |
| Business Rules: Validation Rules | Yes |
| Client Expressions | Yes |
| Object Permissions | No |
| Services | No |
| LDAP | No |
| Mobile | No |
| Quick Actions (except UI Quick Actions) | Yes |
| UI Quick Actions | Yes |
| Reports | Yes |
| Search/Dashboard without field references | No |
| Search/Dashboard with field references | No |
| 1. Not fully supported in calculation rules that have a condition of After Save or the Also Recalculate on Load option selected. It may fail if the rule's field is used in a grid, form, or saved search. | |
Return Value
Returns a new unique ID.
Examples
$(NewID42())
Returns this value: 948107402bc52d95580529493cbcfe1d0596716861