Custom list/record fields can have filters applied to them because they are configurable. Native fields are not configurable, but can their options be cleared and scripted to use addSelectOption to determine their options?

AI generated answer (using internal Slack threads):

Based on the conversations, it appears that native fields in NetSuite are not directly configurable. You cannot directly apply filters or use the

insertSelectOption

method with native fields. However, a common workaround is to create a custom field that mirrors the native field. This custom field can have its options controlled and filtered as needed. Once a user selects an option in the custom field, you can then mirror this selection back to the native field. This approach allows you to indirectly control the options of a native field. Here is a general idea of how this could be done:

javascript
// Create a custom field
var customField = form.addField({
    id: 'custpage_customfield',
    type: serverWidget.FieldType.SELECT,
    label: 'Custom Field'
});

// Add select options to the custom field
customField.addSelectOption({
    value: 'option1',
    text: 'Option 1'
});

// When a user selects an option, mirror the value to the native field
customField.updateDisplayType({
    displayType: serverWidget.FieldDisplayType.HIDDEN
});

// Get the native field
var nativeField = form.getField({
    id: 'nativefield'
});

// Set the value of the native field to the value of the custom field
nativeField.defaultValue = customField.defaultValue;

Remember, this is a workaround and may not be suitable for all situations. Always test thoroughly to ensure it meets your needs. ****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ******

Yeah that's similar to (but not quite the same as) how I did it before. Just wondered if there was a "cleaner" way.