ANS-0181 · SAVED SEARCHES & FORMULAS
How to Control Grouping Column Display in NetSuite Saved Search Drill-Downs?
Understand how URL parameters can influence the visibility of grouping columns and the title of a NetSuite saved search when drilling down into detailed results.
Short answer
While NetSuite automatically constructs drill-down URLs for grouped saved searches, specific URL parameters may influence the display of the grouping column in the detail view. The title of the saved search itself typically governs the drill-down title, though certain parameters might have an effect. Direct manipulation of these URLs is limited due to NetSuite's automatic generation.
Scenario
Users often seek to customize the presentation of grouped saved search results, specifically wanting to control whether the grouping column remains visible when drilling down into the detailed records. There is also interest in understanding how the title of the saved search is determined during the drill-down process.
Solution
NetSuite automatically constructs the URL when drilling down into grouped saved search results. While the concept of URL parameters influencing search display is valid, the specific parameters detailnameTotal (intended to display the grouping column) and detailnameOverall+Total (intended to hide the grouping column) are not consistently documented or observed in current NetSuite behavior for controlling the grouping column's visibility.Regarding the drill-down title, the title of the saved search itself is typically used for views and links. While the original information suggested that detailname could control the title of the Saved Search when drilling down, this is not explicitly supported in current NetSuite documentation. Due to NetSuite's automatic URL generation for drill-downs, direct manual control over these specific parameters is limited.
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