Advanced PDF/HTML Templates in NetSuite allow you to fully customize the look and feel of printed and emailed transaction forms (Invoices, Sales Orders, Purchase Orders, etc.). Using FreeMarker syntax, you can control layout, add conditions, show/hide fields, and even insert custom branding.
This page is your one-stop hub for everything about Advanced PDF in NetSuite. Click on any section below to dive deeper.
🔗 Quick Links to Advanced PDF Topics
- Getting Started with Advanced PDF
- Basic FreeMarker Syntax
- Adding Company Logo & Branding
- Working with Transaction Fields
- Conditional Logic in Advanced PDF
- Tables & Line Item Formatting
- Adding Custom Fields
- Multi-Subsidiary & Multi-Currency PDFs
- Styling with CSS
- Common Errors & Fixes
- Real-World Advanced PDF Examples
📘 What You’ll Learn
On this page (and sub-pages), you’ll find:
- Step-by-step tutorials on how to edit and customize Advanced PDFs.
- Code snippets (with FreeMarker & HTML) that you can copy into your templates.
- Practical examples (e.g., conditional VAT numbers, custom shipping tables, PayPal/Stripe buttons).
- Troubleshooting tips for common errors like empty fields, broken conditions, or formatting issues.
📝 Example Hub Content
Getting Started with Advanced PDF
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Learn how to enable Advanced PDF/HTML templates, clone standard templates, and safely edit them.
Basic FreeMarker Syntax
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Understand <#if>, <#list>, and ${field} placeholders to dynamically pull NetSuite data.
Adding Company Logo & Branding
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How to add logos, headers, and footers dynamically across all subsidiaries.
Working with Transaction Fields
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Insert standard and custom fields into your forms.
Conditional Logic in Advanced PDF
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Examples: Show different bank details by subsidiary, hide zero values, or conditionally show shipping terms.
Tables & Line Item Formatting
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Customize how item tables look with alternating row colors, subtotals, and custom headers.
Adding Custom Fields
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Display custom body/line fields, merge dynamic data, and handle null values.
Multi-Subsidiary & Multi-Currency PDFs
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Handle VAT/GST details, alternate currency formatting, and legal entity text.
Styling with CSS
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Modernize your template with fonts, borders, and responsive design.
Common Errors & Fixes
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Solutions for issues like blank columns, syntax errors, and incorrect formatting.
Real-World Advanced PDF Examples
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Downloadable examples of invoices, statements, and purchase orders with advanced logic.
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