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How to Combine NetSuite Saved Search Data for Charts and Implement Timeline Visualizations?
Learn how to consolidate NetSuite saved search data for advanced charting and explore options for integrating timeline visualizations into your dashboards.
Short answer
To combine NetSuite saved search data for charting, ensure searches are of the same record type and columns match charting format, often requiring custom development or external tools. Timeline charts are available via dedicated SuiteApps, native project views, or custom solutions, rather than a specific outdated charting bundle.
Scenario
Organizations often need to visualize data from multiple NetSuite saved searches within a single chart or require specialized timeline charts for project management. The challenge lies in effectively combining disparate data sources and integrating advanced chart types into NetSuite dashboards, especially when relying on specific, potentially outdated, charting solutions.
Solution
To combine data from multiple NetSuite saved searches for charting purposes, consider the following:
Data Consolidation
Ensure that the saved searches intended for combination are based on the same record type. The columns from these combined searches must adhere to the specific data format required by the chosen charting solution, similar to specifications found in Google Charts documentation.
Implementation Methods
While a specific direct charting SuiteApp may be outdated, combining data for visualization is achievable through custom development, such as Suitelets or HTML templates, which allow for flexible data manipulation and rendering. Alternatively, data can be exported from NetSuite saved searches to external tools like Google Sheets, where advanced charting can be performed, and the resulting visuals can then be embedded back into NetSuite dashboards.Regarding timeline charts (Gantt charts) within NetSuite:
Availability
Timeline charts are not typically part of general charting bundles. However, they are available through other dedicated NetSuite SuiteApps designed for project management or through NetSuite's native project schedule views.
Custom Integration
For specific requirements, timeline charts can also be integrated into NetSuite dashboards through custom development, leveraging external charting libraries and embedding them via Suitelets or custom HTML portlets.
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