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I have interface displaying record data in grid format. When the user clicks Export to PDF, the currently filtered results (or all records if no filter is applied) should be downloaded in PDF format.

Hi Community, In our current implementation, we're using the Send E-Mail smart service in a few process models. However, the Appian Health Check report flagged this with the following message: "Send E-Mails references a smart service that is no longer recommended for use (Send E-Mail). Please remap this node in the process model to use the latest version." Could someone guide us on: What the recommended replacement is for the deprecated Send E-Mail smart service? Any best practices or migration steps we should follow while updating our process models? Thanks.

Hi, We like to use the Kafka plugin for (binairy) Avro messages.  Are there intention to support this kind of messages. Also the plugin has an option for a custom Deserializer class, but this does't seem to be used and also the code always expects that the value is a String.  Is there an example of a custom deserializer class for a non-text based message value?  Should this be possible?  Thanks Klaas Pieter Boerema Rabobank. 

Hello everyone, So I have a process model that involves a user submitting a form, putting in details before submitting. It basically involves the writing of some details to the record type before showing a confirmation page, which just shows the user a tick button of confirmation, requiring a done to submit. I have a few issues here. Firstly, the only reason I had the done button was because I attempted to let it auto-run of some sort before closing by itself, however, I could not achieve that. Next, I settled on a done button as upon clicking it will complete the process model. However, after my users started using it, I noticed that they do not click the done button always. Due to appian's process model clean up task not including active tasks, I believe active tasks will be active till forcibly ended by the admin. I also attempted to set a timer for the task, perhaps a deadline, attempted setting a and gateway to link directly to the end node, nothing changed, I'm still u

Hello Appian Community, I am currently working with Process HQ reports, and when exporting the data, the files are automatically downloaded in CSV format. I have two questions regarding this export: Some fields that are numeric are being exported as text format. Is there a way to ensure they are downloaded directly as numeric values instead of text? In some cases, exported numbers include a strange prefix character (for example: $~118.331.052.083.617,56). Is there a recommended configuration or workaround to prevent these characters from appearing? Any guidance or best practices would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your support. Regards, Monica Vela,

when calling the Parent record field it is editable/Non Editable, But When i call the child record field the field become non editable. Any fixes  you can see the below column config which is set to readonly:false so it should be editable.but stays Locked

I am planning to take Certification ACD200. Is there any prerequisite before taking ACD200?  Can I take the exam directly or should I need to pass ACD100 before ACD200? 

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Is it possible in Appian to have sound on click? like on cards, charts, gauge etc.

Hi Community, i have a requirement to create a html template using expression rule to create a table. i am able to create a table but i am unable to generate borders for each row and headers. please prefer below code snippet. TIA [mention:a11f77a729fb4db2af76b09948583328:e9ed411860ed4f2ba0265705b8793d05] 

Hi EveryoneI’m using a custom picker as a user picker to select users based on custom properties. However, I’ve run into an issue:       •     If I type something in the picker but then erase it without selecting a suggestion, the field ends up holding a garbage or null value.       •     This behavior causes unexpected results in my form/data submission. Has anyone faced a similar issue? If so, what’s the best way to handle it — for example, ensuring the field resets properly or validating before submission?

Hi team We've just set up an application that uses the Send E-Mail Smart Service. Our Health Check Report has this to say: "SAL Approve Installation (0002edb5-ade8-8000-43ed-7f0000014e7a) Node: ""Send To user"" references a smart service that is no longer recommended for use (Send E-Mail). Please remap this node in the process model to use the latest version." I can find nothing in Appian documentation saying Send E-Mail is no longer recommended for use I can find no details in Appian documentation of any Smart Service that might replace this I can't seem to find a thread in this Community that addresses this issue Can anyone assist me to resolve this?Thanks and blessings Stephen

Hi Community, I am encountering a strange issue with Record Chat. Occasionally, I receive unintended or unusual responses. The behavior is inconsistent—sometimes it occurs after a few messages, other times after just one or two, and occasionally even with the very first message. I’m unsure whether this is a bug or a configuration issue. One example, shown in the attached image, is that the conversation output includes entries formatted as 'H:' and 'A:', resembling a question and answer dialogue, which I did not configure or expect. My setup appears straightforward: I’m using fields from both the primary record and the required related record fields, passing the correct identifier. I also attempted to adjust the behavior using the additionalInstructions parameter, but this did not resolve the issue. Has anyone else experienced this problem or have any insights into what might be causing it? Thank you in advance!

Trying to move the logic from query entity connecting to VW to Proc with input parameter and was able to create a Procedure on Maria DB . Challenge is trying to recreate includes operator logic for an column on proc using LIKE operator but not able to achieve it 100% currently got to an extend as below , there are multiple input paramter on WHERE clause and one below AND ( input_parameter IS NULL OR input_parameter = '' OR REPLACE (LOWER(COLUMN_NAME),' ' , '')  LIKE REPLACE (LOWER(input_parameter),' ' , '') ) additional checks made From Appian while passing the input parameter have also converted the input parameter to lower case and have appended %% before and after the string Input parameter definition have set charset as per the column definition. Still issue is value with alphanumeric value ending with number fails Ex: %abc1234_def4%. No result (actual record exists), but %abc1234_def% gives results 

Hi Community, I was exploring a scenario, where when user loads records summary page, I want write some data into Records /enitty. I tried to create a web API which writes records, an integration to connect the web API, call that integration from local variable inside the interface. But this doesn't seem to be working. When I tested web api from integration object , I am getting below details as response but its not writing the data    Any work around or other approach to achieve this? Thanks in advance

hmacsha256bytehashbase64key - We are using this funciton in appian onpremise and now we are deploying to cloud . In cloud this function is not supporting .Is there any alternative function to use instead of hmacsha256bytehashbase64key ?Thanks

I have created a Robotic task, and it is throwing error when I try to execute it. The error is "Problem when launching executions: ROBOT_NOT_ALLOWED_NOW". The robot is online and it as also added to the Robot Pool. Any reason we get this error?

Hi Team, I need Last working Day date of every month as i need to start process for every month Last working day. Let's say if i take Aug-2025 Month & its month end date is 31st & falls on Sunday but in my case process should trigger on 29th Aug which is a last working day. I need dynamic approach so that it iwll pick last working date & start process. prompt response really appreciated,Thanks

Hi, I am trying to generate excel document by using the a!exportDataStoreEntityToCsv(). Below is my code snippet: load( local!exportDocId, local!errorMessage, { if( isnull(local!exportDocId), a!linkField( labelPosition: "COLLAPSED", links:a!dynamicLink( Label: "Export Inactive Users Details to Excel", saveinto:{ a!exportDataStoreEntityToCsv( entity: cons!VW_EPMT_EWR, selection: a!querySelection( columns:{ a!queryColumn( field: "ewr_number" ), a!queryColumn( field: "name" ), a!queryColumn( field: "active" ) } ), documentName: "EWR Grid Record Data", saveInFolder: cons!EWR_FOLDER, onSuccess: a!save( local!exportDocId, fv!newDocument ), onError: a!save( local!errorMessage, "Error in Exporting File" ) ) } ) ), {} ), if( not(isnull(local!exportDocId)), a!linkField( links:a!documentDownloadLink( Label:"Download Excel File", document: local!exportDocId ) ), a!textField( value:local!errorMessage, readonly:true ) )

Hi all! New to Appian, and I am stuck on figuring out how to correct configure a dependent dropdown.  The first dropdown field is called "Plant," and its fields consist of plantId, value, & description. The second dropdown field is called "Storage Location," and its fields consist of werks, name1, & land1. Both queries have one similar field, which is "value" and "werks," but I need to call back "plantid." How would I do that? Thanks! 

Hello Everyone I want to achieve POPUP/Dialog Box in Interface without using Process model is there any way to achieve this within interface without using record action or process model ?  for now i am only using a!dynamicLink function for  show/hide option but for many USE Cases , POP UP would be the best option!  Thanks , Raj Thakor

Hi, I am trying to import a CSV file, but I receive this error "java.lang.IllegalStateException: (line 76) invalid char between encapsulated token and delimiter". The CSV file has an open quotation mark but no closing quotation mark, and my separator is ‘##’. How can I get around this problem? Is it possible to insert some escape characters?

Hi Everyone [emoticon:c4563cd7d5574777a71c318021cbbcc8], I have a sync start process(Process Id is used to select the Process Model) in my Parent Process.Now I am not able to save the Output. PVs are not shown in pv!.

The basic user who has viewer permission can't initiate the send email node? Will it get errored at send email node?

Hello everyone, Is there a method to programmatically reset all column sorting/filters simultaneously within the GridPlus component? For instance, consider a grid with five columns where a user applies sorting and filtering on three separate columns. Currently, the user must clear each column’s sorting/filtering individually to restore the grid to its initial state. My idea is to reset all sorting and filtering criteria with one button action.Thanks!