Number Formatter Object Members in SuiteScript

The Number Formatter object provides various members that enable users to format numbers into strings accurately, using specific locale settings and rules. This article outlines its primary properties, methods, and their implementation in both client and server scripts.

What is the Number Formatter Object?

The Number Formatter object is part of the SuiteScript 2.x framework, specifically within the N/format/i18n module, and is utilized to convert numerical values into formatted string representations.

Key Object Members

The following members are available on the format.NumberFormatter object:

Implementation Example

Here’s a sample implementation demonstrating how to utilize the Number Formatter object:

1// Add additional code
2...
3var numFormatter1 = format.getNumberFormatter(); // Default number formatter object returned
4 
5var numFormatter2 = format.getNumberFormatter({
6    groupSeparator: " ",
7    decimalSeparator: ",",
8    precision: 2,
9    negativeNumberFormat: format.NegativeNumberFormat.MINUS
10});
11 
12var number1 = numFormatter1.format({
13    number: 12.53
14}); // number1 is '12.53'
15 
16var number2 = numFormatter2.format({
17    number: 12845.22
18}); // number2 is '12 845,22'
19...
20// Add additional code

Conclusion

Understanding how to implement the Number Formatter object allows developers to ensure consistency and clarity in numerical data displayed within the NetSuite interface. Its flexibility with locales and formatting enhances user interactions with numeric data.

Key Takeaways

• The Number Formatter object simplifies number formatting in SuiteScript.
• Custom group and decimal separators can be specified.
• Supports both client and server scripts for versatility in usage.