Handling Virtual Sublist Display in SuiteScript 2.x

In this article, we’ll explore the creation and manipulation of virtual sublists in NetSuite using the SuiteScript 2.x API. Specifically, it will focus on the part of the script where the sublist is created and populated with values.

1. Introduction: Overview of virtual sublists and why they are useful.
2. Creating a Sublist: How to create a virtual sublist using serverWidget.SublistType.INLINEEDITOR.
3. Adding Fields: Steps to add fields to the sublist and discuss different field types.
4. Populating Data: Explanation of how data is populated in the sublist dynamically using setSublistValue.
5. Use Cases: Where virtual sublists can be useful, such as showing dynamic data without needing to store it in the database.
6. Example: Sample code snippets demonstrating sublist creation.

var form = scriptContext.form;
form.addTab({
    id: 'custpage_jj_custom_subtab1',
    label: 'Customer Deposit Details'
});
var customBodyFieldd = form.addField({
    id: 'custpage_custombodyfield',
    type: serverWidget.FieldType.TEXT,
    label: 'Custom Body Field',
    tab: 'custpage_jj_custom_subtab1'
});