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SuiteBuilder Overview

What is SuiteBuilder?#

SuiteBuilder is NetSuite's point-and-click customization tool that allows administrators to tailor NetSuite to their specific business needs without writing code. It enables you to create custom fields, records, forms, and more.

Why Use SuiteBuilder?#

No Coding Required#

Build customizations using an intuitive interface without programming knowledge.

Maintain Upgrade Safety#

Customizations built with SuiteBuilder are upgrade-safe, meaning they won't break when NetSuite releases updates.

Quick Implementation#

Create customizations in hours or days instead of weeks or months required for custom development.

Business User Friendly#

Business analysts and administrators can build solutions without relying on developers.

Key SuiteBuilder Features#

Custom Fields#

Add fields to standard NetSuite records to capture additional information specific to your business.

Custom Records#

Create entirely new record types to manage data that doesn't fit into standard NetSuite records.

Custom Forms#

Design custom layouts for data entry forms and printed documents.

Custom Lists#

Create dropdown lists with predefined values for consistent data entry.

Custom Segments#

Add custom dimensions to your chart of accounts for advanced financial reporting.

When to Use SuiteBuilder#

Use SuiteBuilder when you need to:

  • Capture additional data on standard records
  • Create new record types for unique business data
  • Customize forms to match your business processes
  • Standardize data entry with custom lists
  • Add custom fields to transactions or entities

Accessing SuiteBuilder#

Navigate to Customization > Lists, Records, & Fields to access SuiteBuilder tools. From here, you can:

  • Manage custom fields
  • Create custom records
  • Build custom lists
  • Configure custom segments

Best Practices Overview#

  • Plan your customizations before building
  • Use clear, descriptive naming conventions
  • Document your customizations
  • Test thoroughly before deploying to production
  • Limit the number of custom fields to maintain performance
  • Consider future maintenance and scalability

What You'll Learn#

In the following sections, you'll learn how to:

  1. Create and manage custom fields
  2. Build custom records
  3. Design custom forms
  4. Implement SuiteBuilder best practices