Kaizen #2 - OAuth2.0 and Self Client #API
Hi everyone! Welcome back to another week of Kaizen! In this post, we will shed some light on the OAuth2.0 protocol and how you can use Zoho's Self Client option to authenticate your application and generate the tokens. What is OAuth2.0? OAuth 2.0 is an industry standard protocol specification that enables third-party applications (clients) to gain delegated access to protected resources in Zoho via an API. Why should we use OAuth2.0? Clients are not required to support password authentication orKaizen #91: Dynamic Lookup filters using Client Script
Hello everyone! Welcome back to another captivating Kaizen post. In this post, we will explore the process of implementing lookup filters using Client Script. What is a dynamic lookup filter? A dynamic lookup filter is a feature that allows you to specifysetVisibility() not working for Subform Fields with Client Script
I am currently working on a Zoho CRM Client Script involving a subform and encountered a limitation that hinders my ability to fully control the visibility of specific fields within subform rows. The setVisibility() method, which works perfectly fineDoes Client Script work on Zoho CRM Portal?
Hi ! I create a new module to use at customer portal. But Client Script looks not work. Please help me clarify, thank you!Authorization Issue While Fetching Items from Zoho
I am facing an issue while retrieving items from Zoho. The error message states that we are not authorized to perform this operation. We have tested this with different domains as well as with different Data Centers, but the issue persists. Despite ensuringCanvas Blueprint - Refresh/Reload Section
I have a blueprint on a Detail canvas in CRM. When one of the blueprint buttons is pressed, the blueprint actions take place as normal but the actual blueprint options on the canvas dont change until the screen is refreshed. This doesn't happen when inView As <Profile Name> for development
It would be great if we could have the ability to view a CRM as a particular profile other than the one that's assigned to the user account. Unless this feature already exists, we could quickly switch between profiles to validate field and module permissions,Kaizen #180: Automating Data Transfer from Zoho Sheets to Zoho CRM Subforms
Hello everyone! Welcome back to another exciting Kaizen post! This time, we will discuss the solution for a use case—leveraging Client Scripts and Functions to get the job done efficiently by integrating with Zoho Sheets. In this kaizen post, HandlingMeeting schedule proposal
We are currently working on creating meeting invites for Outlook through Zoho Deluge. However, we have encountered an issue when a client sends a proposal for a new meeting schedule. In this case, we are only receiving the status of whether the clientForm and CRM Email Template url processing and/or prefill broke
Hi All, I have an open ticket with Zoho support on this, but it's so urgent I hope I can get help here, too. Today something in the Form data collection url processing broke and there were zero changes made by yours truly that touched any part of theHas Anyone Else Built a State Machine into a Function?
I'm in the process of building a state machine for lead lifecycle management within Zoho CRM, and I'm curious if anyone else has tried integrating a state machine into their Deluge functions, especially considering Zoho’s 12-function cap. I’ve managedHow would you improve this lead life cycle scheduled function?
void schedule.IntegratedLeadProcessing() { // STEP 1: Retrieve Leads from CRM leads = zoho.crm.getRecords("Leads",1,200); if(leads == null || leads.size() == 0) { return; } // STEP 2: Process Timeline Engagement & Update Lead Status currentDate = zoho.currentdate.toDate();API method to convert a Quote into a SalesOrder ?
Hi, We need to convert a Quote into a SalesOrder using the Zoho CRM API but this action doesn't seem to be available ? (cf online doc). It's strange because the conversion from Lead to Account is available. Is there a convertQuote available ? If not,Kaizen 179: Choosing between ZDK CLI and Web UI : When to Use Each
Hello everyone, Welcome back! ZDK CLI uses commands to manipulate with Zoho CRM metadata from a terminal. While Zoho CRM Web UI remains the primary tool for manipulating Zoho CRM metadata like creating modules, configuring fields/layouts etc., using ZDKIssue with COQL Query for Retrieving Notes via Zoho CRM API V7
Hello, I am currently working on a COQL query to retrieve Notes associated with Deal records via the Zoho CRM API V7. However, I am not receiving any response. When I used the V6 API, I did receive a response. Below is the COQL query I am using to fetchDeluge Converting issue in File Upload of Excel Format to Xlsx in Subfrom
Scenario: In the Lead module, there is a File Upload field and a Subform. When an Excel file in CSV format is uploaded to the File Upload field, a Deluge script runs to read the document and transfer the data to the Subform using a client script on theKaizen #161: Global Sets using Zoho CRM APIs
Hello all! In this week, we will see how to work on the Global Sets using our Zoho CRM APIs. Global Picklist APIs were introduced in Zoho CRM API version 6. In this post, we will cover the following Global Sets in Zoho CRM Advantages of the Global SetsKaizen #177: Duplicate Check Preferences API vs. Upsert API
Hello all!!! Welcome back to another week of Kaizen. Last week, we discussed Optimizing the Use of Record ID Variables in Zoho CRM Queries. This week, we will explore two important APIs for managing duplicate records in Zoho CRM - Duplicate Check PreferencesFetch record based on last modified time in zoho crm
Hi I have created a script in php in which I get Account name from zoho and store in database. I have created one more field last_modified_time in database. It will keep current time stamp by default. It is updated automatically when any action is performed on database. I want to get only data from zoho whose modified time is greater than last_modified_time in database. So I used last Modified Time function to fetch the data but it is not working for me. In php, I have created a function getdatafromzoho()Kaizen #99 - Render Widgets Using Client Script
Hello everyone! Welcome back to another interesting post. In this post, let us see how you can render Widgets using Client Script. Widgets are embeddable UI components that you can create and add to your Zoho CRM. You can use widgets to perform functionsKaizen #178 - Filters & Criteria in Zoho CRM APIs
Hey everyone, and welcome back to another week of Kaizen! Ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of data in your Zoho CRM? Sifting through countless records to find exactly what you need, or to operate on specific records that meet a certain criteria,Client Script - onBeforeUpdate, how to get the new value of picklist
Basically, I have "Contact Type" field, and if a particular type is selected from within Canvas detail page, I want it to show a popup warning. I have all of this working, except that getvalue on the particular field in question shows the currently savedZDC Hackathon 2024 Category-wise Winners !
Zoho CRM Client Script Hey everyone! After rigorous evaluation by our 14 expert judges, we’re beyond excited to announce that two incredible teams have won the Zoho CRM Client Script – Product Category award for their outstanding innovations! Team 1:Trying to copy Active Leads to a Custom Module called Dead Leads
Hi, I am trying to code when the "Active Lead Status" field is changed to "Dead", a copy of the record should be created in the "Dead Leads" module while keeping the original lead in "Active Leads." I am using the following code but I keep getting theMass Action Button Script
Hi all, I've been trying to search a lot of places for a solution on how to do a button placed at the "Mass Action Menu" and thus only updating multiple CHOSEN records at once. After finding no success whatsoever, I decided to just run and test whateverLookup Field Values In BulkRead
I am pulling cases from the Zoho Case module using the BulkRead API. However, I am receiving IDs (random numbers) as field values. I later discovered that if I include column_name.Name in the returned fields, I get the actual value. However, this approachKaizen #78 : How to disable clone record?
Hello everyone! Welcome back to another interesting Kaizen post. In this post, let us discuss a workaround solution for the use case - How to disable clone record for a user. Requirement Consider that you want to disable the clone option for the DealsMass-Delete-Action over API doesn't work because of scope
Hi all, we're currently trying to mass delete 40000 deals from our CRM, that we have already put into a custom view. I'm not that used to the API, but I managed to authenticate by https://accounts.zoho.com/oauth/v2/token with Postman and going by theRemove Special Characters "\" using Zoho Deluge
Who needs this? I don't know! I did, and I sure did not find any helpful information out there, not with this keyword though. So, if you find this article because you searched the same thing as I do, then hey, you're in luck! And do note that I am notPossible to use REST API without a user to perform the interactive login?
Hi, I am hoping to use the CRM API to push data into ZOHO CRM from our enterprise application. This may need to happen at any time of day and there could be a long interval between calls to the API. Also, there will not be a user triggering the requestKaizen #111 : Set default values based on Page Layouts using Client Script
Hello everyone! Welcome back to another interesting Kaizen post. In this post, let us discuss how to set default values for fields based on different layouts using Client Script. In this Kaizen post, What are Page Layouts? Client Script is specific for[How-to with Example] Getting field value/data in Client Script from lookup field record
Imagine you have a field you would like to prefill a field based on a value from another record in another module. In this case, we are looking into a scenario where an Asset (custom module) module is being created from a Deal module. Meaning, there isIntroducing 'Queries' In Zoho CRM
Hello everyone! We are here with an exciting feature - Queries in Zoho CRM! A little context before we dive right into the feature specifics :) In today’s fast-paced business environment, immediate access to relevant data is essential for informed decision-making.Experience sharing - creating quick prototypes to align understanding
Curious to hear from developers in this community - How do you create a prototype of Zoho CRM customised changes quickly with little coding so that you can validate your idea and requirements with stakeholders? The latest method I have found still requiresHow to Check if the Access Token is expired?
Hi Zoho CRM Team, I want to ask if there is a way or if there is an API to check if the access token is already expired. This is to avoid having several active access tokens. I really appreciate any help you can provide. :)Relation name issue with getRelatedRecords
Hi, I'm puzzled because of the following. I have custom modules Participants (CustomModule5) and Departures (CustomModule1): a Contact can be a Participant in multiple Departures. Participants used to be called Passengers; it was renamed to ParticipantsFunction deleted after releasing connection in Kiosk
Hi Everyone I create a Function (Automation) and link it in a Kiosk Workflow. Later, I decide not to use this function from Kios anymore, so I delete the entry in the Kiosk Workflow and publish the new Version. Problem 1: The Function remains linked untilGetRecords.py UNABLE to PARSE DATA
Hello, I am trying to follow the GetRecords.py sample but I am getting a Status Code: 400 Status: error Code: UNABLE_TO_PARSE_DATA_TYPE Details Message: either the request body or parameters is in wrong format Any thoughts on how to fix this?python Message: invalid external fields in header
Hello, I am trying to follow the GetRecord.py sample and put in my record ID from my URL and I am getting this error: Status Code: 400 Status: error Code: INVALID_DATA Details Message: invalid external fields in header Thanks for any help. I've doubleZoho CRM function invoked by REST API Key does not receive a POSTed payload from Zoho Sign's webhook feature
Posting a payload to the URL of the API Key invokes my function, but I can't access the POSTed payload data inside my function. I have confirmed that a payload is being POSTed correctly by testing with my own hosted webhook. I have tried receiving theNext Page
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Kaizen #222 - Client Script Support for Notes Related List
Hello everyone! Welcome to another week of Kaizen. The final Kaizen post of the year 2025 is here! With the new Client Script support for the Notes Related List, you can validate, enrich, and manage notes across modules. In this post, we’ll explore howKaizen #217 - Actions APIs : Tasks
Welcome to another week of Kaizen! In last week's post we discussed Email Notifications APIs which act as the link between your Workflow automations and you. We have discussed how Zylker Cloud Services uses Email Notifications API in their custom dashboard.Kaizen #216 - Actions APIs : Email Notifications
Welcome to another week of Kaizen! For the last three weeks, we have been discussing Zylker's workflows. We successfully updated a dormant workflow, built a new one from the ground up and more. But our work is not finished—these automated processes areKaizen #152 - Client Script Support for the new Canvas Record Forms
Hello everyone! Have you ever wanted to trigger actions on click of a canvas button, icon, or text mandatory forms in Create/Edit and Clone Pages? Have you ever wanted to control how elements behave on the new Canvas Record Forms? This can be achievedKaizen #142: How to Navigate to Another Page in Zoho CRM using Client Script
Hello everyone! Welcome back to another exciting Kaizen post. In this post, let us see how you can you navigate to different Pages using Client Script. In this Kaizen post, Need to Navigate to different Pages Client Script ZDKs related to navigation A.
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