Create a Theme Record in NetSuite for Customization

Creating a theme record in NetSuite is essential for customizing your website's appearance. Here’s how to do it step-by-step:

1. Run the Gulp Command
   In your top-level theme development directory, execute the following command:

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   gulp theme:deploy --create  

2. Input Theme Information
   You’ll be prompted to enter details about your new theme, including its name. Be cautious at this stage—do not activate the theme or perform any actions in NetSuite since your new theme is merely a copy of the active one.

3. Check Workspace Updates
   The gulp create command not only creates a record of the theme in NetSuite but also updates your local workspace directory to reflect the theme name. For instance, if you name your theme "My Awesome Theme," your workspace will look like this:

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   1Workspace/
   2   My_Awesome_Theme/
   3      assets/
   4      Modules/
   5      Overrides/
   6      Skins
   7      manifest.json

Once your theme is recorded, you can proceed to deploy and activate it across different website domains effectively.

Who This Affects

• Administrators: Responsible for managing themes in NetSuite.
• Developers: Tasked with creating and deploying website themes.

Key Takeaways

• Use the Gulp command to create a new theme record in NetSuite.
• Ensure not to activate the theme until it is fully prepared.
• The local workspace reflects the new theme structure for further development.