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Use Api in JS

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I have create a custom js file in a clientlib with category dam.gui.coral.metadataeditor. I have added the below code to my JS:

"use strict";

use(function () {
var path = currentPage.path;
});

When I open the Properties page for my asset this JS loads. But I am seeing a console error:

Uncaught ReferenceError: Use is not defined at <myjsfile.js:2>

I am not able to use the Use Api in my javascript

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@Shaheena_Sheikh 

currentPage is a server side object which can be only used in HTL JavaScript Use-API, Rhino JavaScript engine will convert JavaScript and only understands HTL global objects. You can not use HTL global object in custom Client Library JavaScript.

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Level 6
I saw that ticket but i dont think that's relevant because i just started my local instance but i still see the same issue

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Level 8

The js use API execute at the server-side and we use this in components business logic, but I never tried this by adding category dam.gui.coral.metadataeditor,  and in this case, based on my understanding you are calling use API in metadata validation, I think this will not work. you need to use JS to get the page path and other business logic.

This is my understanding let's hear from other community members 

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Level 6
i think what you are saying makes sense. That may be the issue. All I want to accomplish is to fetch currentNode property-value in my valdation and so i thought to use the USE API. Is there anyway to get that done?

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Correct answer by
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@Shaheena_Sheikh 

currentPage is a server side object which can be only used in HTL JavaScript Use-API, Rhino JavaScript engine will convert JavaScript and only understands HTL global objects. You can not use HTL global object in custom Client Library JavaScript.

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Thank you for sharing the answer with community.


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