ANS-1263 · PRINTING, PDF & EMAIL TEMPLATES
How to Extend Character Limits for Custom Fields in NetSuite PDF Templates?
Learn how to adjust the display length of custom transaction fields on NetSuite's Advanced PDF/HTML Templates to accommodate more characters.
Short answer
To extend custom field character limits on NetSuite PDF templates, access the Advanced PDF/HTML Template editor. Add the custom field using the 'Add Element' feature, then visually resize it. For precise control beyond default truncation, direct FreeMarker expression manipulation within the template's source code may be required.
Scenario
Users often encounter situations where custom transaction fields, when printed on NetSuite PDF documents, display only a truncated portion of their content, typically limited to a default character count. This truncation prevents the full value of the field from being visible on generated PDFs.
Solution
Access the Advanced PDF/HTML Templates editor within NetSuite.
Add the desired custom field to the template using the "Add Element" button.
Select the custom field from the "Choose Element" list.
Click "Save" to apply the changes.
Visually resize the field within the template editor. While visual resizing helps with display, for precise control over character limits, especially for extending beyond a default truncation, direct manipulation using FreeMarker expressions within the source code of Advanced PDF/HTML Templates may be necessary.
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