What is the purpose of the ‘mainline’ setting in saved searches?

The ‘mainline’ setting in saved searches is designed to differentiate the level of detail that is being displayed in the search results. This feature allows users to select whether they want to view just the header information (the summary-level data) or include line-level details (detailed data pertaining to each line item in a transaction, for instance) or both.

When using saved searches within NetSuite, the mainline setting plays a critical role in determining the granularity of the results. It is especially useful in cases where users may only be interested in the summary of transactions rather than every line item associated with those transactions. By adjusting this setting, users can tailor the output of their saved searches based on their specific reporting or analysis needs, enhancing the efficiency and relevance of the data retrieved.

In the context of the other options, filtering results by date pertains to criteria selection rather than the detail level, formatting exported data focuses on the presentation of results post-extraction, and changing user permissions related to saved searches is about access control—none of which address the specific role of the mainline setting in managing how search results are structured or displayed.