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Mapping NetSuite custom fields to Excel columns through SQL is challenging due to dynamic field naming conventions and complex internal structure. Custom fields use internal IDs like custfield_123 instead of display names, making manual SQL mapping error-prone and difficult to maintain.
Here’s how to handle NetSuite custom fields in Excel with visual field mapping and automatic detection that eliminates SQL guesswork entirely.
Map custom fields visually with Coefficient ‘s drag-and-drop interface
NetSuite users can access custom fields through Coefficient’s visual field selection that shows friendly display names instead of internal IDs. This eliminates the need to memorize field naming conventions or write complex SQL joins for related custom fields.
The key advantage is real-time preview of actual custom field data before importing, plus automatic column header mapping that uses meaningful names instead of technical identifiers.
How to make it work
Step 1. Select Records & Lists and choose your record type.
Pick the NetSuite record containing your custom fields (Customer, Item, Transaction, etc.). Coefficient automatically detects all available custom fields for that record type.
Step 2. Use drag-and-drop custom field selection.
In the field selector, custom fields appear with clear display names, not internal IDs. Drag desired custom fields to include in your import and see real-time preview of actual data.
Step 3. Apply filters using custom field values.
Filter and sort by custom fields using the visual interface. This handles different custom field types automatically without requiring specific SQL syntax knowledge.
Step 4. Import with meaningful column headers.
Excel columns use custom field display names, not internal identifiers. Data types are preserved during import, maintaining field formulas and calculations.
Access custom fields without SQL complexity
This visual approach eliminates the guesswork of SQL-based custom field mapping while ensuring accurate and maintainable Excel reports. You get full custom field support with point-and-click selection instead of memorizing internal naming conventions. Try Coefficient to map NetSuite custom fields to Excel without writing a single line of SQL.
