How to Customize a Core Doctype?

[neha]

How to Customize a Core Doctype ? Does anyone know ?please help

[NCP]

Hi @neha,

If you want to edit core doctype, then please enable the developer mode.

Developer Mode command:

bench --site [sitename] set-config developer_mode 1
bench --site [sitename] clear-cache
bench --site [sitename] clear-website-cache
bench --site [sitename] migrate

Then stop the bench and then again start the bench.

Then reload (Ctrl + Shift + R) and check it.

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If you want to edit, change, or delete anything from the core doctype then please read the whole post. Then applying anything.

How to delete form custom field from the database with linux terminal in erpnext?

Hi @nilpatel42, I understand that you may have specific requirements that involve deleting multiple standard fields. However, it is important to note that deleting standard fields can have unwanted results and may affect the functionality and integrity of the system. It disappoints deleting standard fields to ensure data consistency and avoid potential issues with future updates or upgrades. Instead of deleting standard fields, it is recommended to follow customization guidelines, which allow …

I hope this helps.

Thank You!