Why use a Client Script in NetSuite?

A client script is a type of script that get’s executed directly within the user’s browser within a NetSuite record or a form. For most cases of a client script, once the webpage has completed loaded you should be able to disconnect your internet and the functions should still work for most cases. Here are some uses cases on a client scripts and how you might use them for your instance

1. Field Validation
   • Add validation to form fields that require a format check (e.g. email, phone) or add custom script logic to ensure input is valid.
   • Display error messages by pop-up or field highlighting
   • Make a field mandatory based for any possible dynamic reason (value, user, date/time)
2. Auto-Population
   • Automatically fill in fields based on user input or custom logic
   • Run a saved search on field change to populate other fields dynamically based on field value
3. Dynamic Field Behaviour
   • Show or hide fields, set defaults and disable fields
4. Custom Calculations
   • Perform calculations in real-time directly within the browser
   • Calculate totals, discounts and amounts based on a users input data
5. User Experience Improvements
   • Add help text and tooltips on the field to help the user guide through the form
   • Improve usability by providing real-time feedback
6. Sublist Changes
   • Update fields and run changes on each sublist line quicky
7. Dependency Management
   • Ensure that certain fields depend on others.
   • As an example, if a user selects “International” as the shipping method, show additional customs-related fields.
8. Preventing Invalid Actions
   • Warn users before they perform irreversible actions (e.g., deleting records).
   • Confirm deletions or prevent accidental data loss.
9. Custom Buttons and Actions
   • Create custom buttons that trigger specific actions.
   • Execute custom logic when users click these buttons (e.g., “Approve,” “Submit,” “Generate Report”).
10. Integration with External Services:
    • Use client scripts to interact with external APIs or services.
    • Fetch real-time data, validate addresses, or perform currency conversions.
11. Saved Searches
    • Preform saved searches directly within the page to populate fields
    • Automatically disable or hide fields based on saved search results

Remember, client scripts empower you to tailor NetSuite to your business needs, enhance usability, and streamline processes. Explore the official NetSuite documentation for more details and practical examples¹. Happy scripting! 🚀

If you need help on building your scripts, feel free to reach out to [email protected] for more information