custom field not listed by SDF

AI generated answer (using internal Slack threads):

In the context of NetSuite, SDF (SuiteCloud Development Framework) is a comprehensive cloud customization and development framework designed to support the complete software development lifecycle. It is used for customizing, extending, and building applications within NetSuite. From the conversations, it appears that SDF is commonly used for managing custom fields in NetSuite. However, there are instances where custom fields are not listed by SDF. In such cases, other methods are suggested: 1. SuiteQL: SuiteQL is a flexible, powerful tool for searching NetSuite data. It can be used to retrieve a list of custom field descriptions without having to export the objects to SDF and parse out. There are tables for custom records, fields, etc. in SuiteQL. 2. Salto: Salto is another tool that can be used for managing custom fields in bulk. It might be a bit easier if you are not an SDF expert. You can fetch your NetSuite instance, clone/copy-paste the custom field that you’d like, edit if needed, and deploy back. 3. Check Delete Dependencies: If you want to check what (if any) sourcing and filtering is using a custom field, you can use the 'Check Delete Dependencies' option under the Actions menu in NetSuite. Remember, before creating custom fields, make sure you know why you're creating them and exactly what you want them to do. There might be native fields that already serve the purpose you're looking for. ****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ******