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CurrentObject Function

CurrentObject () as ObjectIdentifier

Category: ObjectReference
Description: Returns object that is currently being processed
Supported Context: FormulaField And BusinessRules
Returned value as ObjectIdentifier Returns object that is currently being processed
Example #1

To add a hyperlink to the object on an email workflow rule, use the following formula within the email subject or body

GetHyperlink(CurrentObject())

Example #2

Prevent an admin user from updating their own direct manager details by defining a validation rule that will have the following evaluation criteria

CurrentUser().DirectManager = CurrentObject()

Tips The CurrentObject() function can only be used on business rules