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SuiteScript Dashboard Portlet

Building a Dashboard Portlet

SuiteScript dashboard portlet customizes NetSuite dashboards.

Introduction to SuiteScript Dashboard Portlets

SuiteScript Dashboard Portlets allow developers to enhance and customize NetSuite dashboards, providing users with a tailored experience. By using SuiteScript, you can create custom portlets to display data, graphs, and interactive elements directly on your NetSuite dashboard.

Getting Started with Portlet Scripts

To begin creating a dashboard portlet in NetSuite, you need to write a SuiteScript 2.0 script. This script will define how the portlet is displayed and what information it presents. The portlet script file must define a portlet script type, and it can be uploaded through the NetSuite UI.

Configuring Your Portlet Script

Once your script is ready, you need to configure it in NetSuite. Navigate to Customization > Scripting > Scripts and upload your script file. After uploading, you can create a deployment for your script, which involves defining the role and audience for whom the portlet will be available.

Deployment and Testing

After deploying your script, it's crucial to test it on your dashboard to ensure it works as expected. Navigate to your NetSuite dashboard and add the custom portlet. Any errors or issues can typically be resolved by checking the script log for debugging information.

Advanced Customization Options

SuiteScript provides additional capabilities for more advanced customizations, such as using RESTlets to pull in external data, integrating with other NetSuite services, or enhancing the user interface with dynamic elements. Consider exploring these options to further tailor the dashboard experience.

Conclusion

Creating custom dashboard portlets with SuiteScript allows for a high degree of personalization in NetSuite. By understanding the basics of portlet scripts and exploring advanced options, developers can significantly enhance user productivity and data visibility.

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