Download SCA Source Files for Development in NetSuite

To facilitate customization in SuiteCommerce Advanced (SCA) releases 2018.2 and earlier, following the outlined procedure will allow you to download essential source files. This enables developers to modify their implementations and create distribution files effectively.

Overview of SCA Implementations

Your NetSuite File Cabinet includes two critical implementations:

• Source: This implementation contains all original installation files and is locked to prevent changes. In the _Sources directory, a zipped source file is available for download. This file is essential for initiating customization work and can also assist in troubleshooting via diffs in the future.
• Development: This is where you will deploy your customizations after developing them locally.

Note: Starting from Aconcagua and later releases of SCA, HTML and Sass files are no longer included, necessitating the use of theme developer tools for customizing the site’s aesthetics.

Steps to Download SCA Source Files

1. Log into your NetSuite account where SCA is installed.

2. Navigate to Documents > Files > File Cabinet.

3. In the File Cabinet, go to Web Site Hosting Files > Live Hosting Files > SSP Applications > [SSP Application] > Source > _Sources.

   The SSP Application for SCA appears as: NetSuite Inc. - SCA <release_name>.

4. Click on the name of the .zip file to download it.

5. Extract the .zip file to your desired directory for storing source files.

   • You can rename the top-level directory if needed but do not alter the names of subfolders, files, or their internal structure.

6. For additional setup, install files as outlined in Install Additional Files in the Source Directory.

Once these steps are completed, you'll have the necessary files to start editing or customizing SCA. For tracking changes, consider integrating these files within a version control system for better management.

Additional Deployment Notes

After successful localization testing of your customizations, you can deploy your local source files to the SCA Development SSP, followed by deploying that SSP to your website for updates. Ensure to utilize relevant Gulp.js commands during this process.

Important Considerations

• When handling static assets, such as images or PDFs, it’s recommended to upload them to the NetSuite File Cabinet in a dedicated folder. Keep in mind that deployed folders should not have more than 100 direct child files.