N/http Module Script Samples

The N/http module in SuiteScript provides developers with the ability to handle HTTP requests effectively. This article illustrates two practical examples of using the N/http module, including how to make GET requests and redirect records within the NetSuite environment.

How to Request a URL Using HTTP GET

In SuiteScript, you can perform an HTTP GET request to retrieve data from a specified URL. The following sample demonstrates how to execute a GET request using the N/http module:

Code Sample: HTTP GET Request

1/**
2 * @NApiVersion 2.1
3 */
4// This script uses an HTTP GET request for a URL.
5require(['N/http'], (http) => {
6    function sendGetRequest() {
7        let response = http.get({
8            url: 'http://www.google.com'
9        });
10        // Process the response
11        log.debug({ title: 'Response', details: response.body });
12    }
13    sendGetRequest();
14});

Important Notes:

• Make sure to replace the URL with the desired endpoint you wish to request data from.
• The sample script is designed for use in the SuiteScript Debugger. For production deployment, adapt it appropriately based on the script type requirements.

How to Redirect a Record

Another useful feature of the N/http module is the ability to redirect users to a specific record within NetSuite. This example shows how to create a Suitelet that redirects to a new sales order record while setting an entity field.

Code Sample: Redirecting to a Sales Order Record

1/**
2 * @NApiVersion 2.1
3 * @NScriptType Suitelet
4 */
5// This script redirects to a new sales order record and sets the entity.
6define(['N/record', 'N/http'], (record, http) => {
7    function onRequest(context) {
8        context.response.sendRedirect({
9            type: http.RedirectType.RECORD,
10            identifier: record.Type.SALES_ORDER,
11            parameters: ({
12                entity: 6 // Ensure this is a valid entity ID
13            })
14        });
15    }
16    return {
17        onRequest: onRequest
18    };
19});

Important Notes:

• Ensure the entity field is populated with a valid internal ID from your NetSuite account to avoid errors during execution.
• This sample script must be used in a deployed Suitelet environment.

Key Takeaways

• The N/http module facilitates HTTP communication within SuiteScript.
• Use the provided samples to handle GET requests and redirects effectively.
• Always validate IDs when passing parameters to avoid runtime errors.