Write SuiteScripts
Here are some guidelines and examples for writing prompts in ChatGPT to help you write SuiteScripts:
- Provide clear instructions: When writing a prompt, it is important to provide clear instructions and context for the task at hand. This can include information such as the script type, trigger, and any specific requirements or constraints that the script should adhere to. Example prompt: Write a User Event script that triggers before a Sales Order record is submitted. The script should check if the customer has any overdue invoices and display an alert if so.
- Ask for specific input: To help guide the script writing process, you can prompt for specific input such as field IDs, record types, or script parameters. This can help ensure that the resulting script meets the necessary requirements and specifications. Example prompt: Write a Suitelet script that displays a custom form with fields for the customer’s name, address, and phone number. The form should submit the data to a RESTlet script, which will create a new customer record in NetSuite. Provide the necessary field IDs and script parameters.
- Offer code snippets and examples: To assist with writing the script logic, you can provide code snippets or examples that demonstrate how to use specific SuiteScript modules or functions. This can help reduce the time and effort required to write the script from scratch. Example prompt: Write a Scheduled script that runs once a day and updates all Sales Orders with a status of “Pending Approval” to “Approved”. Provide a code snippet that demonstrates how to use the record module to update the status field.
- Provide feedback and suggestions: As the user writes the script, you can offer feedback and suggestions to help improve the code quality and functionality. This can include suggestions for error handling, performance optimization, and best practices for SuiteScript development. Example prompt: Write a client script that triggers on a custom field change on the Sales Order record. The script should retrieve the current value of the field and perform a search for related records based on that value. Provide a code snippet that demonstrates how to handle any errors that may occur during the search process.
- Break down the task into smaller parts: Sometimes, a task may be too complex to tackle all at once. In such cases, it is helpful to break down the task into smaller parts and prompt the user for each part separately. This can help make the task more manageable and easier to complete. Example prompt: Write a Suitelet script that displays a custom form with fields for the customer’s name, address, and phone number. Provide code snippets that demonstrate how to create the form, add the fields, and handle the form submission.
- Clarify any ambiguities: If there is any ambiguity in the prompt or the requirements, it is important to clarify those upfront to avoid any confusion or misunderstandings later. Example prompt: Write a User Event script that triggers before a Sales Order record is submitted. The script should check if the customer has any overdue invoices and display an alert if so. Clarify what constitutes an “overdue invoice” – is it any invoice that is past due, or only invoices that are past due by a certain number of days?
- Provide additional resources: To help the user with their script writing, you can provide additional resources such as links to NetSuite’s SuiteScript documentation, examples of similar scripts, or tips for troubleshooting common issues. Example prompt: Write a Scheduled script that runs once a day and updates all Sales Orders with a status of “Pending Approval” to “Approved”. Provide a code snippet that demonstrates how to use the search module to find the relevant Sales Orders. For more information on using the search module, see this link to the NetSuite SuiteScript documentation.
- Encourage experimentation and exploration: Writing SuiteScripts can be a challenging and rewarding experience. To help the user get the most out of their script writing, encourage them to experiment with different approaches and explore the SuiteScript API. Example prompt: Write a Suitelet script that displays a custom form with fields for the customer’s name, address, and phone number. Feel free to experiment with different form layouts, styles, and validation techniques. Once you have created the form, submit the data to a RESTlet script that creates a new customer record in NetSuite.
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Write a SuiteScript Client Script that will pop up a UI dialog if a transaction line Start Date and End Date have less than a year between.
