Oracle NetSuite Custom Field Types: Complete Guide

Oracle NetSuite provides a powerful and flexible system for creating custom fields that extend the functionality of standard records. Understanding the different field types available is crucial for building effective customizations that meet your business requirements.

Custom fields in NetSuite allow you to capture additional information that isn't available in standard fields, enabling you to tailor the system to your specific business processes and workflows.

Understanding Custom Field Types

NetSuite offers a wide variety of field types, each designed for specific data requirements. From simple text fields to complex entity relationships, choosing the right field type is essential for optimal performance and user experience.

When creating custom fields, consider factors such as:

Data Type: What kind of information will be stored?
Validation Requirements: What rules should apply to the data?
User Experience: How will users interact with the field?
Performance Impact: How will the field affect system performance?
Integration Needs: Will the field need to work with external systems?

Complete Field Type Reference

Below is a comprehensive table of all available custom field types in Oracle NetSuite, including descriptions and practical examples:

Field Type	Description	Example
Check Box	True/false answer.	Delivery tracking on sales.
Currency	Currency amounts (15 digits, 15 decimals).	Employee spending limit.
Date	Enter/select dates; converts to date/time at midnight.	Projected start date on estimates.
Date/Time	Date and time in user's time zone.	Timestamp data.
Decimal Number	Decimal numbers (up to 20 digits).	Distance to retail outlet.
Document	Searchable File Cabinet document; needs access.	Customer survey results.
Entity	Links to contact, customer, etc.; filterable.	Customer/partner/vendor selection.
Email Address	Email (up to 254 chars); links to email client.	Intern email on custom records.
Free-Form Text	Text (up to 300 chars).	Monogramming on items.
Help	Informational text (up to 999 chars); not stored.	Help text on record pages.
Hyperlink	URLs (up to 999 chars); http://, https://, ftp://.	Vendor website link.
Image	Images (250px width); .bmp, .gif, .jpg, .png, .tiff.	Employee pictures.
Inline HTML	HTML fields (4000-byte limit); no DOM on NetSuite Forms.	Customer reward points display.
Integer Number	Integers (up to ~18 quintillion).	Special ID number.
List/Record	Attach lists/records or saved searches.	Employee list on sales orders.
Long Text	Text (up to 1M chars; 100K via SuiteScript).	Item warranty or EULA text.
Multiple Select	Multiple list selections; 4000-char display limit.	Customer referral sources.
Password	Encrypted password (up to 15 chars).	Password on web page.
Percent	Percentages (0-100); auto-adds %.	Employee test results.
Phone Number	Phone numbers (up to 32 chars); localized.	Contact number on events.
Rich Text	Formatted text (up to 1M chars).	Employee bio with formatting.
Text Area	Text (up to 4000 chars).	Customer closing notes.
Time of Day	Time of day entry.	Best time to call prospects.
URL Fragment	URL fragments (up to 200 chars).	URL fragment for specific use.

In summary

Oracle NetSuite's custom field types provide the flexibility needed to adapt the system to your specific business requirements. By understanding the available options and following best practices, you can create customizations that enhance user experience, improve data quality, and support your business processes.

Oracle NetSuite Custom Field Types: Complete Guide

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