netsuite Tutorial => Hello, World 1.0 Client Script

Example

Create the source file for your new Client Script
1. Create a new JavaScript file using your favorite editor or IDE
2. Add the following source code to your file (original source here)
```
/**
 * A simple "Hello, World!" example of a Client Script. Uses the `pageInit`
 * event to write a message to the console log.
 */

function pageInit(type) {
    console.log("Hello, World from a 1.0 Client Script!");
}
```
3. Save the file as hello-world.js wherever you wish
Use the source file we just created to create a new Script record in NetSuite
1. In your NetSuite account, navigate to Customization > Scripting > Scripts > New
2. When prompted, select hello-world.js as the Script File
3. Click Create Script Record
4. When prompted, select Client Script as the Script Type
5. Name your Script record Hello World
6. Map the function named pageInit in our source file to the Page Init script event by entering pageInit in the Page Init Function field
7. Save your new Script record
Deploy your new Script to the Employee record
1. On your newly created Script record, click Deploy Script
2. In the Applies To field, select Employee
3. Make sure the Status field is set to Testing
4. Click Save
See your script in action!
1. Open your browser's developer/JavaScript console (typically F12 on most browsers)
2. Create a new Employee by navigating to Lists > Employees > Employees > New
3. Observe your "Hello, World" message in the browser console.

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