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Changing the name of an item in NetSuite does not retroactively alter the item's name in transactions from closed periods. The system is designed to maintain the integrity of historical data, including transaction records, by displaying the item name as it was at the time of the original transaction. This feature ensures that financial and sales reports remain consistent and accurate over time, regardless of subsequent changes to item names. It preserves the audit trail and facilitates accurate historical analysis and compliance with accounting principles.References: NetSuite's core principles of data integrity and consistency as outlined in the platform's documentation and training materials, with a specific focus on how changes to master data, such as item names, are handled in relation to historical transactions.

To limit a custom role so that it only uses a specific custom form when viewing a custom record, the appropriate configuration is to set the form as both "Preferred" and "Restricted" within the role's settings. This is done by accessing the role's configuration, navigating to the Forms section, and adjusting the settings for the Custom Record. By setting the form as "Preferred," the form is selected as the default option; "Restricted" ensures that it is the only form available to users with that role, effectively limiting their interface options to this specific form.

References:

• NetSuite Help Center on "Role Customization."
• NetSuite Administrator Guide on setting form preferences and restrictions for roles.

Managed bundles in NetSuite are bundles provided typically by third-party vendors or created in one account and distributed to others, where the original creator retains control over bundle updates and maintenance. Users in the target account (where the bundle is installed) cannot update a managed bundle; only the bundle provider can push updates. This ensures consistency, reliability, and integrity of the bundle's functionality across different accounts, preventing unauthorized modifications.References: NetSuite Help Center and SuiteAnswers articles on bundle management, specifically focusing on the distinctions between managed and unmanaged (custom) bundles.

Advanced PDF/HTML Templates in NetSuite are designed to provide greater flexibility and customization options for the visual layout of printed or emailed documents. These templates support a variety of form types, including Transaction forms (such as invoices, sales orders, and purchase orders), Return forms (for managing returns and credits), and Remittance forms (used for detailing payment information to suppliers or vendors). The ability to use Advanced PDF/HTML Templates for these forms allows businesses to create professionally styled documents that can include custom fonts, logos, and layout designs, thereby enhancing the presentation and communication of important financial information both internally and externally.

References:

• NetSuite Help Center: Advanced PDF/HTML Templates
• NetSuite User Guide: Customizing Document Layouts