saved search formula functions to encode strings to be more compact without losing data, such as hexadecimal for numbers

AI generated answer (using internal Slack threads):

In NetSuite Saved Search, you can use various formula functions to manipulate and format your data. Here are a few examples based on the conversations: 1. LPAD: This function is used to pad the left side of a string with a specific set of characters until the string reaches a certain length. However, it seems there's no direct way to use LPAD in a saved search formula based on the first character being a decimal. 2. TO_CHAR: This function is used to convert a number or date to a string. For example,

TO_CHAR({field}, 'FM999999999999990.00')

is used to format a number field to a string with two decimal places. 3. SUBSTR and REPLACE: These functions are used to manipulate strings. For example, if you have a document number as "08000/1" and you want to extract "08000", you can use the SUBSTR function. If you want to replace a certain part of a string, you can use the REPLACE function. For example,

REPLACE({yourfieldhere},'EST','')

is used to replace "EST" with an empty string in the specified field. Remember to select "Formula (Text)" as the field type when you use these functions in a saved search formula. ****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ******