Write records is refreshing record type only after enabling the activity chain. Is there any other option to refresh record type other than enabling the activity chain.
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This is relatively new: https://community.appian.com/b/appmarket/posts/sail-events-field
You can use it (judiciously) to refresh aspects of a SAIL interface rather than having to wait for the whole Interface to load if you know certain aspects would unnecessarily delay the interface in loading.