What client script function do I use when I source...
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What client script function do I use when I source a field and the sourcing of that field triggers other fields to be sourced and other fields to be set?
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AI generated answer (using internal Slack threads):
In NetSuite, when you source a field and the sourcing of that field triggers other fields to be sourced and other fields to be set, you typically use the
postSourcing
function in a client script. This function is triggered after a field is sourced from a parent record. Here is a basic example of how you might use it:
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/**
 * @NApiVersion 2.x
 * @NScriptType ClientScript
 */
define(['N/record', 'N/search'], function(record, search) {
    function postSourcing(context) {
        if (context.fieldId === 'your_field_id') {
            // Your code here
        }
    }
    return {
        postSourcing: postSourcing
    };
});
In this example, the
postSourcing
function is triggered after a field is sourced. The
context
object contains information about the sourced field, including its ID (
context.fieldId
). You can use this information to perform additional actions, such as sourcing other fields or setting field values. Please note that this function only works on the client side, not on the server side. NetSuite does not perform "sourcing" steps when a server-side script is executed. If you need to perform these actions on the server side, you may need to manually set the fields using the
setValue
method or similar. ****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ******
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