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Overview: AI Query Generator for ExtendInsights Analytics NetSuite

ExtendInsights Analytics | Learn how the AI Query Generator works with NetSuite to create SuiteQL queries and automate data downloads

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ExtendInsights Analytics now includes an AI-powered SuiteQL Query Generator, allowing you to download NetSuite data using natural language. This feature eliminates the need to build saved searches in NetSuite and enables fast, flexible data exploration directly in Excel.

With AI + SuiteQL, you can convert English prompts into SQL, preview results instantly, and automate reports with schedules.


AI Query Generator

ExtendInsights now includes an AI engine that transforms plain-language requests into valid SuiteQL queries.

What you can do

  • Convert plain English prompts into valid, optimized SuiteQL query

  • Edit, validate, and preview results instantly within Excel.

  • Save, rename, and schedule AI-generated queries as templates.

  • Switch between manual SQL editing and AI-assisted mode

  • Schedule SuiteQL queries for automated execution


SuiteQL vs Saved Searches - Key Advantages

SuiteQL provides powerful benefits beyond the saved search UI:

  • Access to more fields and tables than the saved search UI exposes

  • Ability to perform joins across multiple NetSuite records

  • Better performance for complex or multi-table reports

  • Use more flexible logic: grouping, filtering, and aggregation


Prerequisites (SuiteAnalytics Required)

SuiteQL requires SuiteAnalytics Workbook to be enabled and granted to the role used by ExtendInsights. NetSuite admin required to perform the steps below.

Step 1: Enable SuiteAnalytics Workbook (Account Level):

  1. Go to Setup → Company → Enable Features

  2. Open the Analytics tab

  3. Check SuiteAnalytics Workbook

  4. Click Save

Step 2: Grant SuiteAnalytics Workbook Permission to the Role:

  1. Go to Setup → Users/Roles → Manage Roles

  2. Open the role used for CloudExtend / ExtendInsights

  3. Go to the Permissions → Reports subtab

  4. Add SuiteAnalytics Workbook

  5. Set the level to View (or Edit if required)

  6. Click Save

💡 Note:

If SuiteAnalytics permissions are missing, ExtendInsights will prompt the user to contact a NetSuite admin before using SuiteQL.


Build your First Query

Give it a try! Click the button below to start using AI Query Generator + SuiteQL.


Support for all Standard and Custom fields

  • Supports all standard and custom NetSuite fields available to the connected role

  • Custom fields that the role can see in NetSuite are available for query generation


Notes & Limitations

  • Approx. 70% accuracy for SuiteQL generation

  • AI may make mistakes, queries should be reviewed before use

  • Prompt box is non-conversational; each prompt is treated independently

  • Supports all languages available in GPT-4.1

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