Creator Scripts. - Zoho Blogs #Custom FunctionsCreator Scripts. - Zoho Blogs #Custom Functionshttps://www.creatorscripts.com/blogs/tag/custom-functionsWed, 13 May 2026 21:49:31 -0700http://zoho.com/sites/<![CDATA[Update Phone Format (206) 800-1234 in Zoho Creator]]>https://www.creatorscripts.com/blogs/post/Update-Phone-Format-206-800-1234-in-Zoho-Creator


You can add the below script On Add On Validate or On Add On Success. Just replace the name of the input.Phone_additional field with the name of your phone field in your zoho form.

//Update Phone format
if ((input.Phone_additional.getAlphaNumeric().length() != 10) && (input.Phone_additional != ""))
{
errors = List:String();
errors.add("Phone Number is not a 10 digit number.");
}
else if ((input.Phone_additional != "") && (input.Phone_additional.getAlphaNumeric().length() == 10))
{
input.Phone_additional = thisapp.Update.PhoneFormat(input.Phone_additional);
}
else
{

}

The script above calls a function to update the Phone string. You can name your function the same as the one in this example so you can only copy & paste the script. If you name your function differently just make sure to adjust the function name in your script as well.

Access Code
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The Problem:

 How can I make it so when a phone number (String) is entered in a form like this:9876543210 it automatically formats it to 987-654-3210


The Script:


1.Please define a function like below in your app:

string Format_Phone(string phone_input)

{    if (((input.phone_input.getAlphaNumeric())).length()  !=  10)    {        phone_output = "error";    }    else    {        phone_output = (((( (input.phone_input.getAlphaNumeric()).subString(0,3)) + "-") + (input.phone_input.getAlphaNumeric()).subString(3,6)) + "-") + (input.phone_input.getAlphaNumeric()).subString(6,10);    }    

return phone_output;

}
2.Invoke the function in your forms On add -->On validate using below code:

errorMsg = "";
if (input.Phone_Format  !=  "")
{
    pf = thisapp.Format_Phone(input.Phone_Format);


if ( pf  ==  "error")
{
    errorMsg = "Please enter a 10 digit phone number for <b>Primary Phone</b>.";
}
else
{
 input.Phone_Format = pf;  
}
}


]]>Tue, 08 Dec 2015 16:43:24 -0600<![CDATA[Zoho Hack: Update Zoho CRM fields values using Custom Functions]]>https://www.creatorscripts.com/blogs/post/Zoho-Hack-Update-Zoho-CRM-fields-values-using-Custom-FunctionsUnlock the power of Zoho CRM with this hack! Dive into custom functions to seamlessly update field values, enhancing data accuracy and workflow efficiency. Guide inside.]]>

Custom Function to Update a value in Zoho CRM

potupdate = zoho.crm.updateRecord("Potentials",input.potentialID.toString(),{ "Industry" : input.Industry });


"Potentials" is the name of the Module.

"input.potentialID" is the name of the record ID you want to update.

"Industry" is the name of the field to be updated within Potentials.

"input.Industry" is the name of the field in Accounts module. 

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The key is to select the fields values from the Arguments section.

Creator Scripts Zoho CRM

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What do you use Zoho CRM for?

Zoho CRM is used to manage customer relationships, track sales, and streamline business processes. It helps businesses automate and streamline their sales, marketing, customer support, and inventory management processes.

Is Zoho owned by Google?

No, Zoho is not owned by Google. Zoho is a privately held company based in Chennai, India.

Who is Zoho CRM best for?

Zoho CRM is best for small to medium-sized businesses looking for a cost-effective and customizable CRM solution. It's also suitable for businesses in a variety of industries, including sales, marketing, customer support, and inventory management.

What are the disadvantages of Zoho CRM?

Some of the disadvantages of Zoho CRM include limited scalability for larger enterprises, limited integration options with other business tools, and a learning curve for some users.

What are the 3 types of CRM?

The 3 types of CRM are operational CRM, analytical CRM, and collaborative CRM. Operational CRM focuses on automating and streamlining business processes, analytical CRM provides insights into customer behavior and preferences, and collaborative CRM facilitates communication and collaboration between teams and customers.

Is Zoho using SAP?

No, Zoho is not using SAP. Zoho is an independent company that develops its own suite of business and productivity tools, including Zoho CRM.

Is Zoho completely free?

No, Zoho CRM is not completely free. While Zoho offers a free basic plan, more advanced features and higher user limits are available with paid plans.

Does Zoho use SQL?

Yes, Zoho uses SQL (Structured Query Language) to store and manage its data in the database. SQL is a standard language for managing and manipulating relational databases.
]]>Tue, 10 Nov 2015 08:24:55 -0600<![CDATA[One Zoho CRM Custom Function That Will Give You The Holly Grail]]>https://www.creatorscripts.com/blogs/post/One-Zoho-CRM-Custom-Function-That-Will-Give-You-The-Holly-Grail
Creator Scripts Holly Grail

C-level executives and managers are  the first to understand the value that comes with a buttoned up workflow. Custom Functions in Zoho CRM can help with the integration of Modules.  They make your workflow more robust and simpler, but they can also be a little overwhelming to put together sometimes. 


Managers need to seek and add Custom Functions that matter. This custom function will help you to map Contacts under a Zoho CRM Campaign with no export/import process to follow.


If the Holly Grail of Email Marketing is delivering emails to the right contact at the right time and then be able to track the results back. Automate the process of sending Contacts to Campaigns and simplify your Campaign tracking results. 

Custom Function

ContactId=input.cid.toLong();

rec = zoho.crm.getRecordById("Contacts",ContactId);

paramsmap=map();
paramsmap.put("authtoken","yourauthotokenidgoeshere");
paramsmap.put("scope","crmapi");
paramsmap.put("id",ContactId);
paramsmap.put("relatedModule","Campaigns");associate="<Campaigns><row no = \"1\"><FL val =\"CAMPAIGNID\" >" + CAMPAIGNID + "</FL></row></Campaigns>";
paramsmap.put("xmlData",associate);
url = postUrl("https://crm.zoho.com/crm/private/xml/Contacts/updateRelatedRecords",paramsmap);

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Custom functions can be a little overwhelming to put together sometimes. Please, do not hesitate to contact us. You can also schedule a free 15 min discovery call to review your workflow and make sure custom functions are needed. 

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Is Zoho owned by Google?

No, Zoho is not owned by Google. Zoho is a privately held company based in Chennai, India.

Who is Zoho CRM best for?

Zoho CRM is best for small to medium-sized businesses looking for a cost-effective and customizable CRM solution. It's also suitable for businesses in a variety of industries, including sales, marketing, customer support, and inventory management.

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]]>Sat, 11 Jul 2015 17:44:29 -0500<![CDATA[How to access free flow backend in Zoho CRM custom builder?]]>https://www.creatorscripts.com/blogs/post/How-to-access-free-flow-backend-in-Zoho-CRM-custom-builderUnlock the potential of Zoho CRM with our step-by-step guide on accessing the Free Flow Backend in the Custom Builder. Discover easy, efficient methods to enhance your CRM experience and streamline your business processes.]]>

If you are familiar with Zoho Creator's backend script builder you are aware of the 2 options you have to write your logic. Script Builder and Free flow. The second having the most flexibility for copy & paste code and write logic faster if you are already familiar with deluge scripts.


In Zoho CRM when you attempt to write a custom function the only option available is Script Builder. This option increases your developers time to produce faster and robust code = higher costs and if you are learning how to write these functions it will be a little cumbersome just to navigate through all the multiple screens Zoho has configured for the user = decreasing your chances for success.


Fortunately, there is a way to access the free flow backend screen in Zoho CRM. It does require a little bit of technical maneuvering, but nothing as fancy as Lady Gaga's dresses...so buckle up and take some notes.


1. Open you custom function configuration screen.

2. Edit the Function

3. Right click on the white empty configuration screen and choose "Inspect Element"

4. If you are on a Mac the right click = control click.

5. You will see a new window displaying at the bottom of your screen with your CRM application code.

6.Search (scroll up) for the url referring to https://creator.zoho.com/functions.do?

7. Copy the script on a txt note and extract the url up until the workflowLinkID. https://creator.zoho.com/functions.do?sharedBy=ZS_71423467&workflowLinkID=18474398KDJFSGJDSGKJS

8. Paste the url on a new browser window and bingo.

9. Do not forget to save the scripts you add on this window.

10. Go back to your CRM and test.


  

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Zoho CRM is used to manage customer relationships, track sales, and streamline business processes. It helps businesses automate and streamline their sales, marketing, customer support, and inventory management processes.

Is Zoho owned by Google?

No, Zoho is not owned by Google. Zoho is a privately held company based in Chennai, India.

Who is Zoho CRM best for?

Zoho CRM is best for small to medium-sized businesses looking for a cost-effective and customizable CRM solution. It's also suitable for businesses in a variety of industries, including sales, marketing, customer support, and inventory management.

What are the disadvantages of Zoho CRM?

Some of the disadvantages of Zoho CRM include limited scalability for larger enterprises, limited integration options with other business tools, and a learning curve for some users.

What are the 3 types of CRM?

The 3 types of CRM are operational CRM, analytical CRM, and collaborative CRM. Operational CRM focuses on automating and streamlining business processes, analytical CRM provides insights into customer behavior and preferences, and collaborative CRM facilitates communication and collaboration between teams and customers.

Is Zoho using SAP?

No, Zoho is not using SAP. Zoho is an independent company that develops its own suite of business and productivity tools, including Zoho CRM.

Is Zoho completely free?

No, Zoho CRM is not completely free. While Zoho offers a free basic plan, more advanced features and higher user limits are available with paid plans.

Does Zoho use SQL?

Yes, Zoho uses SQL (Structured Query Language) to store and manage its data in the database. SQL is a standard language for managing and manipulating relational databases.
]]>Sat, 16 Aug 2014 18:40:09 -0500<![CDATA[How to Round Numbers on .25 Increments in Zoho Creator]]>https://www.creatorscripts.com/blogs/post/How-to-Round-Numbers-on-25-Increments-in-Zoho-Creator

Sometimes you require a custom Rounding function to meet your needs. For example, you may very well want to track employee hours, but need to be consistent and round each decimal entries.

The script below allows you to round in increments of .25 so if you were entering hours each .25 = 15 minutes on the hour.

float Calculations.FrankUp(float Hours)
{
  HI = input.Hours.toLong();
    Gap = (input.Hours  -  HI).round(2);
    if ((Gap  <=  0.25)  &&  (Gap  >  0.0))
    {
        return (HI  +  0.25).round(2);
    }
    else if ((Gap  <=  0.5)  &&  (Gap  >  0.25))
    {
        return (HI  +  0.5).round(2);
    }
    else if ((Gap  <=  0.75)  &&  (Gap  >  0.5))
    {
        return (HI  +  0.75).round(2);
    }
    else if (Gap  >  0.75)
    {
        return (HI  +  1.0).round(2);
    }
    else if (Gap  ==  0)
    {
        return (HI  +  0.0);
    }
    return Gap;
}



]]>Wed, 16 Apr 2014 14:47:00 -0500<![CDATA[How to calculate the elapsed time between two Date-Time fields]]>https://www.creatorscripts.com/blogs/post/How-to-calculate-the-elapsed-time-between-two-Date-Time-fields



I have found several functions, scripts and blogs providing different methods to calculate the elapsed time between two date-time fields. However, most of them are hard to understand or involve a higher coding of deluge scripting to obtain the desired result.

Below you will find a solution in 3 lines of code if the Dates belong to the same day

Hr=(input.End_Time.getHour() -  input.Start_Time.getHour());
Min=(input.End_Time.getMinutes()  /  60  -  input.Start_Time.getMinutes()  /  60);
Elapsed=(Hr  +  Min);

Or 7 lines of code If the Dates vary in Days ...

if(input.Start_Time.getDayOfWeek()  ==  input.End_Time.getDayOfWeek())
{
Hr=(input.End_Time.getHour()  -  input.Start_Time.getHour());
Min=(input.End_Time.getMinutes()  /  60  -  input.Start_Time.getMinutes()  /  60);
Elapsed=(Hr  +  Min);
}
else if(input.Start_Time.getDayOfWeek()  <  input.End_Time.getDayOfWeek())
{
Hr=(input.End_Time.getHour()  -  input.Start_Time.getHour());
Min=(input.End_Time.getMinutes()  /  60  -  input.Start_Time.getMinutes()  /  60);
Day=((input.End_Time.getDayOfYear()  -  input.Start_Time.getDayOfYear())  *  24);
Elapsed=(Day  +  Hr  +  Min);
}

In the following link you will be able to test the script on a live and free application. Elapsed Time

You may locate the following code in the following places: On user input, On Add On Success, or On Edit On Success

Hope it helps....enjoy.
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How do I create a custom function in Zoho Creator?

To create a custom function in Zoho Creator, follow these steps:
1. Go to your Zoho Creator application and click on "Settings".
2. Under "Customization", select "Functions".
3. Click on the "Add Function" button.
4. Give your function a name and write the Deluge script for the function.
5. Click "Save" to create the custom function.

Can you customize Zoho Creator?

Yes, you can customize Zoho Creator to tailor it to your specific needs. You can create custom functions, add workflows, design personalized forms, and build unique reports to optimize your application's performance.

How do you write a function in Zoho?

To write a function in Zoho, you can use the Deluge scripting language. Deluge allows you to perform various actions, such as manipulating data, creating custom workflows, and implementing business logic, all within the Zoho platform.

How do I add a custom function in Zoho CRM?

To add a custom function in Zoho CRM, follow these steps:
1. Open your Zoho CRM account and go to "Settings".
2. Under "Customization", select "Module Customization".
3. Click on "Scripts" and then "Functions".
4. Create a new function and write the Deluge script for the function.
5. Save the function to add it to Zoho CRM.

How do I add a formula in Zoho Creator?

To add a formula in Zoho Creator, you can use the Formula field type. When creating or editing a field, select "Formula" as the field type, and then write the formula using field references and mathematical operators to calculate the desired value.

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