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Side Panel Mode

The SuiteQL Editor and Script Log Viewer can be opened in Chrome's side panel, allowing you to keep tools visible while navigating NetSuite pages.

Benefits​

  • Keep tools visible while navigating NetSuite pages
  • Switch between tools using keyboard shortcuts
  • Sync queries and schema between dialog and side panel modes
  • State persistence — queries, tabs, and filters are shared between modes

How to Use​

Opening the Side Panel​

  1. Open a tool via keyboard shortcut (e.g., Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + U for SuiteQL Editor)
  2. Click the Panel icon in the toolbar
  3. The tool moves to Chrome's side panel

Smart Mode Switching​

Once the side panel is open, the extension remembers your preference:

  • Subsequent keyboard shortcuts open tools in the side panel automatically
  • Click the Panel icon again to return to dialog mode
  • Your preference is saved per tool

Switching Tools in Side Panel​

When the side panel is open with one tool:

  • Press Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + U to switch to SuiteQL Editor
  • Press Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + L to switch to Script Log Viewer

The side panel stays open and switches content.

Supported Tools​

ToolSide Panel Support
SuiteQL Editor✓ Yes
Script Log Viewer✓ Yes
Command Search✗ Overlay only
Record Detail✗ Dialog only

Keyboard Behavior​

In side panel mode, Escape does not close the panel. This prevents accidental closure while you're working. Use the panel's close button or the Panel icon to exit.

Data Synchronization​

All data syncs between dialog and side panel modes:

DataSynced?
Query tabs & content✓
Schema cache✓
Theme preference✓
Log viewer filters✓
Expand/collapse state✓

Workflow Tips​

Debugging Scripts​

  1. Open Script Log Viewer in the side panel
  2. Navigate to your script deployment
  3. Run the script and watch logs appear in real-time
  4. Filter by ERROR type to quickly spot issues
  5. Expand entries to see full details without leaving the page

Writing Queries​

  1. Open SuiteQL Editor in the side panel
  2. Browse NetSuite records for context
  3. Write and test queries without switching windows
  4. Use Record Detail (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + E) to inspect record structures
  5. Copy results directly into other applications