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New to NetSuite | User Event Script: beforeLoad function
In the previous article, we provided the Overview of the User Event Script. Now, its different trigger types will be discussed individually in the following articles, starting with the beforeLoad function.
The beforeLoad function in SuiteScript offers a range of capabilities to enhance the user experience and data integrity in business applications.
A critical aspect of SuiteScript, the beforeLoad function enables developers to perform essential pre-load validations and UI customizations. It is instrumental in tailoring business applications to specific requirements. Common use cases include additional data validations, setting default field values, and dynamically adjusting the user interface by hiding, showing, or disabling fields based on custom criteria. User Event Scripts can also leverage beforeLoad to modify forms in real-time, considering factors like transaction status, item availability, and location.
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