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How to Create NetSuite Dashboards for Your Project Tasks

Take one of the first steps in customizing your NetSuite instance.



NetSuite dashboards are personalized entry points into the NetSuite ERP system. They feature everything you need to view daily, including reminders, tasks, KPIs, saved searches, and more. 


The following steps show how to create a dashboard for project tasks. This tool can organize a variety of information, such as a project's budget utilization or assigned tasks. Or you can use the same instructions to create dashboards for any kind of data or NetSuite operation, such as purchase orders needing approval.


It's a quick and easy process, so you can start fully utilizing your company's NetSuite dashboards today.


1.     Go to your Netsuite dashboard. 


This is a screenshot of the first step in creating a project task dashboard.


2.     Click on Personalize.


This is a screenshot of the second step in creating a project task dashboard.


3.     Click the arrow over until you see the List icon. Click or drag the List icon.



This is a screenshot of the third step in creating a project task dashboard.


4.     Set up your Project Tasks portlet. 


a.     Click on Set Up

b.     Then find and select Project Task from the List Type tab

c.     Click Save


This is a screenshot of the fourth step in creating a project task dashboard.


5.     Adjust filters.


a.     Set Assignee to -Mine- 

b.     Set Status to -ALL-

c.     Set Quick Sort to Recently Modified

d.     Optional: Go to Set Up and Edit View for advanced features and customization



This is a screenshot of the fifth step in creating a project task dashboard.


Vast Possibilities for NetSuite Dashboards


Of course, project task lists are just one use for NetSuite dashboards. You can build them out in so many other ways. Here's a quick demonstration from our CEO, Jake Kleiner. 




A NetSuite ERP is a massive system with thousands of functionalities. So, you may feel overwhelmed once it's implemented. And that's ok. At SuiteDynamics, we offer comprehensive training that prepares your team to fully utilize the system and its customizations. We'll do whatever it takes to get you comfortable with the software, from creating training documents to conducting online courses for your staff. Contact us today to learn more.


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