Version: eXtendFiles 1.8.0 and above
Audience: All

Question

Is it possible to display Custom eXtendFiles Attributes of the List/Record type in the Inline Upload and Public Uploaders in a specific order instead of in alphabetical order?

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Answer

At this time, Custom eXtendFiles Attributes of the List/Record type are designed to sort alphabetically. This sorting behavior cannot be modified. An enhancement is being tracked to add this functionality in a future version of eXtendFiles.

Workaround

While direct sorting control is not currently available, you may be able to implement one of these workarounds to achieve your desired organization:

Option 1: Modify Attribute Names

  • Add numbers or letters as prefixes to your attribute names in NetSuite to force the desired sort order
  • Example:
    • 01_High Priority
    • 02_Medium Priority
    • 03_Low Priority

Option 2: Use Filter Expressions

  • Implement Filter Expressions to show only relevant options per record type
  • This approach reduces the number of visible choices without changing the sort order
  • Particularly useful when different record types utilize different attribute options.