Portlet Script 2.0: Build Dynamic Portals

🚀 Master NetSuite with Portlet Script 2.0! 🎓

Course Title: Portlet Script 2.0 - Become a NetSuite Expert

Highlights:

• Objective: Dive deep into the usage of Portlet Scripts 2.0 and learn to create sample programs for Portlet 2.0.
• Career Growth: Transform your career as a NetSuite Functional or Technical Consultant.
• Target Audience: Ideal for IT professionals, System Administrators, ERP domain experts, and Cloud Developers aiming to become NetSuite Administrators.

Topics Covered:

• Usage of Portlet Scripts 2.0: Gain insights into how these scripts define and publish custom dashboard content.
• Sample program to create Portlet 2.0: Learn through practical examples.

Portlet Script Overview: Portlet scripts are essential for defining and publishing custom dashboard content within NetSuite. They provide a powerful way to extend the platform's functionality to meet specific business needs.

Types of Portlet: In scripting, you can create various types of portlets, including:

• Simple Form: For data entry forms.
• Inline HTML: For displaying custom HTML content.
• Links and Indents: For organizing linked content.
• Simple List: For listing data in a table format.

Portlet Script Execution: When writing portlet scripts, NetSuite provides two arguments to your user-defined function by default: portlet and column (optional). These arguments facilitate dynamic content display based on the context of usage.

Portlet Scripts in NetSuite:

1. Create a JavaScript file for your portlet script.
2. Load this file into NetSuite.
3. Create a Script record.
4. Define runtime options on the Script Deployment page.

Portlet Scripts on Dashboard:

1. Personalize your dashboard by clicking the "Personalize Dashboard" link.
2. Select "Custom Portlet" from under the Standard Content folder to add an empty portlet.
3. Click the "Set Up" arrow on the portlet and select "Set Up Scripted Content."
4. Choose your desired portlet script from the Source drop-down list and click "Save."
5. The portlet will populate with data as per your script's definition.

Portlet Types in Detail:

• LIST: A portlet displaying a search results format with user-defined columns. (Example: List Portlet)
• FORM: A data entry form with up to one submit button, supporting APIs and client-side script for validation. (Example: Form Portlet)
• HTML: A flexible portlet that can display free-form HTML content, including images and Flash elements. (Example: HTML Portlet)
• LINKS: A default portlet format displaying rows of formatted content, suitable for RSS feeds or similar link collections. (Example: Links Portlet)

By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to leverage the power of NetSuite's Portlet Script 2.0 to create dynamic and user-friendly dashboards that cater to the unique needs of your business processes. Enroll now and take your NetSuite expertise to the next level! 🌟