Example - Restrict a field with a script

reference australia Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read r_ExampleRestrictAFieldWithAScript.md

This access control prevents everyone from editing an incident with a category of Software in a list. It is defined by a script.

[Omitted image "RestrictSoftwareIncidents.png"] Alt text:

Type: record
Operation: list_edit
Name Incident:[incident]
Admin overrides: Clear the check box.

Script:

JavaScript

if (current.category == 'software')answer = false;elseanswer = true;

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title: Example - Restrict a field with a script
description: This access control prevents everyone from editing an incident with a category of Software in a list. It is defined by a script.
locale: en-US
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product: List Administration
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# Example - Restrict a field with a script

This access control prevents everyone from editing an incident with a category of Software in a list. It is defined by a script.

\[Omitted image "RestrictSoftwareIncidents.png"\] Alt text:

-   **Type:** record
-   **Operation:** list\_edit
-   **Name Incident:**\[incident\]
-   **Admin overrides:** Clear the check box.
-   **Script:**

    ```
    if (current.category == 'software')
    answer = false;
    else
    answer = true;
    ```