ANS-1352 · SUITESCRIPT DEVELOPMENT
How to Perform Client-Side Debugging in NetSuite Using Browser Tools
Learn a direct method for inspecting and troubleshooting NetSuite client scripts and page behavior within your web browser.
Short answer
Client-side debugging in NetSuite is efficiently done directly in your web browser. Accessing the browser's built-in developer tools, usually by pressing F12, allows users to inspect page elements, monitor network requests, and debug JavaScript code while logged into a NetSuite instance, providing a direct troubleshooting method.
Scenario
NetSuite users or administrators often need to troubleshoot issues related to client-side scripts, page rendering, or user interface behavior within their NetSuite instance. Traditional debugging tools might not always be the preferred or most accessible option for quick investigations.
Solution
To perform client-side debugging directly within a NetSuite instance, users can leverage the built-in developer tools available in most modern web browsers.
While logged into the NetSuite instance, open the browser's developer tools. This is commonly done by pressing the
F12key on the keyboard.Utilize the various tabs within the developer tools (e.g., Elements, Console, Sources, Network) to inspect page elements, execute JavaScript commands, set breakpoints in client scripts, and monitor network activity.This method allows for direct interaction with the NetSuite environment and real-time observation of client-side processes.
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