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How to add progress bar window in D365 BC (Dynamics NAV)

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When running the report everyone will be curious to know how long the report might run. To track on at which level the report is processing the records we can run a progress bar in the foreground to have a better clarity of it. Progress window can be displayed using the Open function of Dialog datatype. Syntax: Dialog.OPEN(String [, Variable1],...) Few string parameters that can be considered in displaying progress bar: 1. Use a backslash (\) to start a new line. 2. Use number signs (#) to insert variable values into the string. 3. Place the number signs where you want to substitute the variable value. 4. Place a number in the part of the string where a variable value will be substituted (Example, #1####) or (@1@@@@) to be able to reference this field for updating. 5. If you use @ characters instead of # characters, then the variable value is used as a percentage and both the percentage and a progress indicator are displayed. The percentage value that is displaye...

Dynamics 365 Business Central learning videos now available in "Microsoft Learn"

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Most of them already knows that Microsoft is continuously working in order to release all the learning features related to D365 BC. It was a wide talk since last few months but result was still pending. Yes, finally Microsoft has initiated something related to self learning portal in Microsoft Learn website, not much technical videos for now but most of the E-Learning features belongs to Finance Domain of D365 BC. 28 new videos have been released so far in which 26 videos belongs to Finance Domain, we can surely expect more no. of videos in the coming days covering all the domains including technical learning related to D365 BC. Click the following link to access all the videos related to self learning portal of D365 BC  LearningPortalD365BC

Process to convert C/AL to AL Programming

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Basic Steps to be followed to convert C/AL programming to AL Programming: Starting Point: Deltas of your app, in previous NAV Version Apply those Deltas to NAV 2018 Export objects in New Syntax Create ‘New Syntax’ Deltas Convert Deltas to AL files. Create your own Developer Preview VM http://aka.ms/navdeveloperpreview

Editing Hacks and Keyboard shortcuts in Business Central VS Code Editor

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The following table provides an overview of some of the shortcut key combinations that you can use when you are working in Visual Studio Code. # Editing Hacks - CTRL+k v: Open Markdown Preview (on the side) ## Navigation - F12: Go To Definition - ALT+Left/Right: Back/Forward - ALT+F12: Peek Definition - Shift+F12: find references - CTRL+R: Open Workspace ## Editing - ALT+Shift+Up: Copy Line(also on multiple lines) - ALT+Up/Down: Move line up/Down - ALT+SHIFT+left/right: Shrink/Expand selection - CTRL+SHIFT+o: Go To Symbol in FILE              - Group by kind by adding ':' - same as CTRL+P and add @ - CTRL+t: Go to Symbol in Workspace              - same as CTRL+P and add # - CTRL+SHIFT+v: Open Markd...

Table Description(Table properties, field properties, key properties)

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A table consists out of table data and a table description. In the table description, you define what type of table this will be, which data it will contain and how it will behave. Therefore, you need to look at the table properties and the table triggers, which are both available at the table level. In the table properties you can configure the behavior for this table, while in the table triggers, you need to write code that will be executed at certain moments. A table description also includes fields that define which kind of data this table can hold. A field also has properties and triggers. And then finally the table description also includes information about the keys for your table. A key is necessary to create unique records, but also to define how you can sort your data. Click on the image to see the Table properties in detail Click on the image to see the Field properties in detail Click on the image to see the Key properties in deta...

Build powerful extensions and then add them to App Source in Dynamics 365 Business Central

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Within Dynamics 365 Business Central, you can find apps on App Source that bring you more capabilities. If you're a developer, you can build powerful extensions and then add them to App Source for easy discoverability. Extensions technology, allows partners to extend, customize, and build solutions in an upgradable fashion, decoupled from the base application. You can find Apps in following ways: You can find Apps in a few ways. In the search box type "extensions", and then click Extensions Management . You will then find the "pinned" extensions: You can also navigate to "all apps" through the App Launcher. The App Launcher also gives you access to App Source by clicking on "Get more apps". Finally, you can also browse to App Source with this URL: https://appsource.microsoft.com/en-us/.

Essential and Premium in Dynamics 365 Business Central

Essential Licensing Essential licensing covers business areas that most businesses require running their business. It includes the following modules: Financial Management Customer Relational Management Supply Chain Management Human Resources Project Management Other functionality: Multiple languages Reason codes Extended text Intrastat reporting Outlook integration Premium Licensing Premium licensing adds Service order management and Manufacturing, bringing the full breadth of a business solution to the cloud.

What Makes Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central a Cloud End-to-End Business Solution?

The typical features of a Cloud End-to-End Business Solution system are: common database supporting multiple business domains integrated functionalities modular functionalities real time availability of data job roles and authorization in the cloud All these distinctive Cloud End-to-End Business Solution features are within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central empowers you to connect your financials, sales, projects, service and operations. You can manage your financials, automate and secure your supply chain, sell smarter and improve customer service and project performance and optimize your operations. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central fuels a company's growth by offering full suite of application functionality in the cloud that can easy be extended by using apps from AppSource. In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, you only need to enter the customer data once to make it available in all the different appl...

10 Years Challenge (Summary of the main features from NAV 2009 R2 to NAV 2018 and D365 Business Central)

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Let's walk through 10 years challenge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV. Usually when we ask for upgradation to our customers. They just don't blindly say OK. They would like to know the advancement that happened in each versions. So, here today we'll discuss about the various features added in NAV start from NAV 2009 R2 to Dynamics 365 business central 2018. What's new in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 This was a major release for Microsoft Dynamics NAV and builds upon their success in delivering solutions that help business productivity. Role Tailored Client Access -  Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 allows direct access from the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Role Tailored Client online. Roaming users and remote users will be able to take full advantage of the many integration features connected to local resources, including the operating system and Microsoft Office. Multitier Architecture (First 3 levels release) Web Services (with separate Service) Microsoft Dynami...