Displaying Case Type Selector from “New Case” in Chrome Tab – CSM Configurable Workspace
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Mar 26, 2026
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Overview
This article explains how to configure the “New Case” option in the Chrome tab (New Tab menu) in CSM Configurable Workspace so that it opens the Case Type Selector instead of directly opening a case form.
The solution uses:
OOTB UI Builder page:
create_case_typeChrome toolbar configuration (UX Page Property)
Context
In Configurable Workspace , users can create records using the “+” (New Tab / Chrome Tab menu).
When clicking New Case , the expected behavior is:
Display available Case Types
Allow the user to select a case type
Proceed with case creation
This article provides step-by-step instructions to add a Chrome tab action that enables case creation through the Case Type Selector in Configurable Workspace using UI Builder.
Steps to Add a Chrome Tab Action
1. Navigate to Experience
Go to:
All → Now Experience Framework → ExperiencesOpen the record:
CSM/FSM Configurable Workspace
2. Open UX Page Properties
Scroll down to the UX Page Properties related list
Open the record named
chrome_tab** ``**
3. Add “New Case” Configuration
In the Value field, locate the existing JSON configuration.
Add the following JSON object to the array
(ensure proper commas if adding to existing entries):
`{
"label": {
"translatable": true,
"message": "New Case"
},
"routeInfo": {
"route": "create_case_type",
"fields": {
"table": "sn_customerservice_case",
"sysId": "-1"
},
"multiInstField": "sysId"
},
"condition": {
"tableDescription": {
"table": "sn_customerservice_case",
"canCreate": true
}
}
}
`
Save and Refresh
Save the UX Page Property (chrome_tab) record
Refresh the instance or clear cache using:
Verify the Changes
Navigate to:
Workspaces → CSM/FSM Configurable WorkspaceClick on the Chrome Tab (+).
- You should now see “New Case”.
Expected Behavior:
Clicking New Case opens the Case Type Selector page
User can select a case type and proceed with case creation
Result:
https://www.servicenow.com/community/csm-articles/displaying-case-type-selector-from-new-case-in-chrome-tab-csm/ta-p/3515590