Property reference

glide.sc.cb.item.update_set_prefix

The glide.sc.cb.item.update_set_prefix property defines the naming format for update sets generated in the Catalog Builder. Admins should review this setting to ensure update sets are easily identifiable and consistent across catalog items.

Default
CB_${template_name}_${item_name}_${timestamp}
Type
string
Application
Global

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do? This property allows customization of the naming convention for catalog item update sets, incorporating variables like template name, item name, and timestamp.
What area does it affect? Catalog Builder
What does the default mean? The default value is "CB_${template_name}_${item_name}_${timestamp}", which is the baseline setting used unless it is changed.
When should you review it? Review this property when establishing naming conventions for update sets in catalog item development.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name glide.sc.cb.item.update_set_prefix
Sys ID f296435effc722102909ffffffffffa4
Type string
Application Global
Default value CB_${template_name}_${item_name}_${timestamp}
Description Defines the naming format for catalog item update sets. You can use a static name or optionally include the following variables: ${template_name}, ${item_name}, and ${timestamp}. Format example: CatalogItem_${item_name}_${timestamp}
Updated 2025-08-03 10:44:24

Sources

Official references and nearby text excerpts where this property appears.

Documentation excerpt View supporting context
Context preview Snippet 1
... set prefix to set a custom name for the update set that gets generated automatically in Catalog Builder, making update sets easy to identify and track for consistency. Use the glide.sc.cb.item.update_set_prefix property to standardize update set names. By default, the property uses the value CB_${template_name}_${item_name}_${timestamp}. © 2026 ServiceNow, Inc. All rights reserved. ServiceNow, the ServiceNow logo, Now, and other ServiceNow marks ...
Documentation excerpt View supporting context
Context preview Snippet 2
... sets from the source instance to the target instance. For more information, see Update set transfers . Note: If you want to set the prefix of update sets, use the glide.sc.cb.item.update_set_prefix property. The property defines the naming format for catalog item update sets. You can use a static name or optionally include the following variables: ${template_name}, ${item_name}, and ${timestamp}. Format example: ...

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