Wednesday 30 November 2016

Code sample repo for developing extensions in Visual Studio


Welcome to the code sample repo for developing extensions to Dynamics NAV.

This repo contains AL language code samples for developing extensions on the Dynamics NAV platform. We're not yet in preview, so this repo is meant as a way for you to get familiar with the new syntax and provide feedback.


Microsoft has published sample files here.


Looking forward to play with Visual Studio development environment preview which may available for Christmas.


Thursday 10 November 2016

Microsoft PowerApps with Dynamics 365 for Financials


In PowerApps, you can generate an app automatically, customize it, create an app from scratch, and share and run apps that you create or that others create and share with you.



To generate an app automatically, you just need to specify one of a variety of data sources.

We can generate apps from below data sources.

·         the Common Data Service

·         a SQL Server database

·         Salesforce

·         Dynamics 365

·         Excel workbook (in a cloud-storage account)

You can also build an app from a template. Each template is based on fictitious data in a cloud account, such as Dropbox. Explore specific screens and controls to understand how they're configured, and experiment with customization to discover techniques that you can apply to your own apps.
 

Create an app from scratch using Dynamics 365 for Financials:

Login to https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/ (Sign up for an account if not already done)

Click on Get Started
Select Powerapps Studio for Web

Click on Dynamics 365 Phone Layout


Click on New Connection

 Select Dynamics 365 for Financials


Enter details

ODATA Feed URL

Username

Password

And Company


Click Connect

Select Default


Here it will show all web services published in Dynamics 365 for Financials

 Select Customer


Click Connect

It will start building you app

It will create 3 screens

Browse screen which will be like list page

 Details Screen like card page


Edit Screen for editing and adding new records


We can select any of those 3 screens and start editing as per our wish

We can change the layouts

We can select the field and change it to something else like Name using dropdown


We can preview the app by using Preview option


We can refresh, sort and add new records from Browse Screen and select a record to view details

 We can edit, delete from Details screen


New Record screen will look like below. Select to save the record.


 Save the app.


 

Share the app



It will show in Dynamics 365 Home page




Friday 4 November 2016

Cumulative Update 13 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 has been released (Build 47256)



Cumulative Update 13 includes all application and platform hotfixes and regulatory features that have been released for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016.

The cumulative update is intended mainly for solutions that are experiencing the problems described in the Knowledge Base article linked to below. However, you are advised to always keep your solution updated with the latest cumulative update.

The cumulative update includes hotfixes that apply to all countries and hotfixes specific to the following local versions:

  •   AU – Australia
  •   AT – Austria
  •   BE – Belgium
  •   CH – Switzerland
  •   CZ – Czech Republic
  •   DE – Germany
  •   DK – Denmark
  •   ES – Spain
  •   FI  – Finland
  •   FR – France
  •   IS – Iceland
  •   IT – Italy
  •   NA – North America
  •   NL – Netherlands
  •   NO – Norway
  •   NZ – New Zealand
  •   RU – Russia
  •   SE – Sweden
  •   UK – United Kingdom

Where to find Cumulative Update 13

You can download the cumulative update from KB 3202888 – Cumulative Update 13 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 (Build 47256).

Warning

Before you install a cumulative update in a production environment, take the following precautions:

1.    Test the cumulative update in a non-production environment.

2.    Make a backup of the system or computer where the cumulative update is to be installed.


Cumulative Update 25 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015 has been released (Build 47254)



Cumulative Update 25 includes all application and platform hotfixes and regulatory features that have been released for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015.

The cumulative update is intended mainly for solutions that are experiencing the problems described in the Knowledge Base article linked to below. However, you are advised to always keep your solution updated with the latest cumulative update.

The cumulative update includes hotfixes that apply to all countries and hotfixes specific to the following local versions:

  •   AU – Australia
  •   AT – Austria
  •   BE – Belgium
  •   CH – Switzerland
  •   CZ – Czech Republic
  •   DE – Germany
  •   DK – Denmark
  •   ES – Spain
  •   FI  – Finland
  •   FR – France
  •   IS – Iceland
  •   IT – Italy
  •   NA – North America
  •   NL – Netherlands
  •   NO – Norway
  •   NZ – New Zealand
  •   RU – Russia
  •   SE – Sweden
  •   UK – United Kingdom

Note: You must convert the database if you are upgrading to this cumulative update from a cumulative update earlier than Cumulative Update 9 (build 41779). For more information, see Converting a Database in Help for Microsoft Dynamics NAV.

Where to find Cumulative Update 25

You can download the cumulative update from KB 3202890  – Cumulative Update 25 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015 (Build 47254).

Warning

Before you install a cumulative update in a production environment, take the following precautions:

1.    Test the cumulative update in a non-production environment.

2.    Make a backup of the system or computer where the cumulative update is to be installed.


Cumulative Update 37 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 R2 has been released (Build 47259)



Cumulative Update 37 includes all application and platform hotfixes and regulatory features that have been released for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 R2.

The cumulative update is intended mainly for solutions that are experiencing the problems described in the Knowledge Base article linked to below. However, you are advised to always keep your solution updated with the latest cumulative update.

The cumulative update includes hotfixes that apply to all countries and hotfixes specific to the following local versions:

  •   AU – Australia
  •   AT – Austria
  •   BE – Belgium
  •   CH – Switzerland
  •   CZ – Czech Republic
  •   DE – Germany
  •   DK – Denmark
  •   ES – Spain
  •   FI  – Finland
  •   FR – France
  •   IS – Iceland
  •   IT – Italy
  •   NA – North America
  •   NL – Netherlands
  •   NO – Norway
  •   NZ – New Zealand
  •   RU – Russia
  •   SE – Sweden
  •   UK – United Kingdom

Note: Implementing this cumulative update will require a database upgrade.

Where to find Cumulative Update 37

You can download the cumulative update from KB 3202886  – Cumulative Update 37 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 R2 (Build 47259).

Warning

Before you install a cumulative update in a production environment, take the following precautions:

1.    Test the cumulative update in a non-production environment.

2.    Make a backup of the system or computer where the cumulative update is to be installed.


Cumulative Update 44 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 has been released (Build 47258)



Cumulative Update 44 includes all application and platform hotfixes and regulatory features that have been released for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013.

The cumulative update is intended mainly for solutions that are experiencing the problems described in the Knowledge Base article linked to below. However, you are advised to always keep your solution updated with the latest cumulative update.

The cumulative update includes hotfixes that apply to all countries and hotfixes specific to the following local versions:

  • AU – Australia
  • AT – Austria
  • BE – Belgium
  • CH – Switzerland
  • DE – Germany
  • DK – Denmark
  • ES – Spain
  • FI – Finland
  • FR – France
  • IS – Iceland
  • IT – Italy
  • NA – North America
  • NL – Netherlands
  • NO – Norway
  • NZ – New Zealand
  • SE – Sweden
  • UK – United Kingdom

Where to find Cumulative Update 44

You can download the cumulative update from KB 3202888  – Cumulative Update 44 for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 (Build 47258).

Warning

Before you install a cumulative update in a production environment, take the following precautions:

1.    Test the cumulative update in a non-production environment.

2.    Make a backup of the system or computer where the cumulative update is to be installed.


Thursday 3 November 2016

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Roadmap



The Dynamics 365 Roadmap site provides a snapshot of what Microsoft is working on. Use this roadmap to find out what is being made generally available and what is in development.
 


Here we can see Whats New, what is in development and what is previously released.

We can apply filters on Editions like Enterprise (AX) or Business (NAV)

We can also apply filters on Applications like Financials, Sales, operations etc.

Also on Areas like Project Management, Purchasing, Inventory etc.


Here is the link