When would you need to recreate user preferences?

Recreating user preferences is particularly relevant when switching from a standard role to a custom role because each role in NetSuite can have distinctly different settings and permissions. User preferences are tied to the specific role being used; therefore, when a user shifts from one role to another, it may require them to reconfigure their preferences to align with the functionalities and features available under the new role. This ensures that the user experience is tailored according to the permissions and layouts set for that role.

When users change dashboards or update software, they typically do not need to reset their preferences as these activities do not directly affect user-specific settings. Similarly, a password change doesn't usually impact the predetermined user preferences, as these settings are not tied to login credentials but rather to the role configured within the system.