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supervisor( userinfo )
Returns the supervisor of the user if they have one.
ParametersCopy link to clipboard
| Keyword | Type | Description |
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Text |
The user info of the user, which can be either the username or the user itself. |
ReturnsCopy link to clipboard
User
Usage considerationsCopy link to clipboard
supervisor() cannot be used to define a column of process report data or in a process event.
Using this function in a process model with autoscale enabled may result in degraded site or application performance. It should be used with caution and tested thoroughly before deploying it for real-world use. When the application is in production, use the Autoscaled Process Activity tab to monitor how the process performs at scale.
ExamplesCopy link to clipboard
You can copy and paste these examples into the Expression Rule Designer to see how this works.
supervisor("john.doe") returns mike.smith
Feature compatibilityCopy link to clipboard
The table below lists this function's compatibility with various features in Appian.
| Feature | Compatibility | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Portals | Partially compatible | Can be used with Appian Portals if it is connected using an integration and web API. |
| Offline Mobile | Partially compatible | Can be used with offline mobile if it is loaded at the top of the form. |
| Sync-Time Custom Record Fields | Incompatible | |
| Real-Time Custom Record Fields | Incompatible | Custom record fields that evaluate in real time must be configured using one or more Custom Field functions. |
| Process Reports | Compatible | |
| Process Events | Compatible | |
| Process Autoscaling | Partially compatible | Using this function in a process model with autoscale enabled may result in degraded site or application performance. |