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Discover how to close a Suitelet window automatically after execution while remaining on your original page, ensuring a seamless user experience with NetSuite SuiteScript.
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How to Close a Suitelet Window Automatically and Stay on the Original Page

If you've been working with NetSuite Suitelets and have encountered a situation where clicking a button opens a blank Suitelet page, you'll know this can disrupt the user experience. The question often arises: how can you ensure this Suitelet closes automatically after execution so that users can continue their tasks without a hitch?

In this guide, we’ll explore the problem of ending up on a blank Suitelet page and provide an effective solution to keep users on the original page. We will break down the answer into clear, actionable sections.

The Problem: Navigating Away from the Original Page

When you click a button in a saved search that triggers a Suitelet, it may navigate away from the saved search to an unintuitive blank Suitelet page. This situation can be frustrating, as it requires users to press the back button to return to where they started.

Common Issues:

Blank Page: The Suitelet runs successfully, but no content is visible to the user.

Navigation Disruption: Users find themselves lost and need to retrace their steps.

The Solution: Implementing an Automatic Close Mechanism

To solve this issue, you can modify the way you call the Suitelet in the button’s onclick attribute to add functionality that closes the Suitelet window automatically after it executes. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to do this.

Step 1: Modify the Button URL

You can adjust the onclick event for your button like so:

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Step 2: Update the Suitelet Script

Next, let’s enhance the Suitelet script to close the Suitelet automatically after performing its intended function. You can use the following script template:

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Explanation of the Code:

Window Opening: The updated button now opens the Suitelet in a new window with defined dimensions and settings that improve user experience.

Loading the Record: The Suitelet loads an inventory item and sets the checkbox based on the parameters received.

Autoclosure Script: At the end of the Suitelet execution, a small piece of JavaScript is injected into the response that automatically closes the Suitelet window. This ensures that after the user initiates the button action, they are promptly returned to where they came from.

Conclusion

By implementing these changes, users can benefit from a smooth, uninterrupted experience across their NetSuite interface. No more navigating away to an empty Suitelet page! Instead, they can remain focused on their original task while ensuring necessary actions are carried out seamlessly.

If you run into issues with window management or have further questions, feel free to explore more on window interactions in JavaScript.

Happy coding!