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With Statement Deprecation in Business Central.

Hi Readers, The "with statement deprecation in Business Central" is a significant change that developers need to address. Microsoft's decision to remove support for this statement has far-reaching implications for AL development and upgrade projects. Let's explore what this means for Business Central developers and how to prepare for this important transition. Understanding the With Statement in Business Central AL Development The with statement has been a part of Business Central (formerly Dynamics NAV) for years. It allowed developers to write more concise code by implicitly referencing fields and functions of a record or table. However, Microsoft announced its deprecation due to known issues and potential performance problems. There are two types of with statements: Implicit with statements: These don't explicitly declare the record or table being referenced. Explicit with statements: These clearly state the record or table in use. Both types will soon be unsup...

Effortless Project Management with Business Central 2024: Streamlined Item Replenishment.

Hi Readers, Ensuring Project Success with Timely Item Procurement In the fast-paced world of project management, having the right items at the right time is crucial for success. Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 empowers businesses to streamline the item replenishment process, ensuring that projects have the necessary resources to stay on track. Key Benefits of the New Feature: Simplified Item Procurement: Quickly create purchase orders directly from the Project Card page, eliminating manual data entry and reducing errors. Intelligent Recommendations: The system leverages advanced algorithms to analyze demand and supply, providing accurate recommendations for item quantities. Enhanced Efficiency: Streamline the entire procurement process, from identifying missing items to creating and processing purchase orders. How It Works: Identify Missing Items: Review your project's requirements and identify any items that are in short supply or need replenishment. Create Purchase Orders:...

Streamline Your Service Management with Business Central 2024: New Archiving Capabilities.

Hi Readers, Managing the Evolution of Service Documents Service documents, like quotes, orders, and contracts, often undergo changes throughout their lifecycle. To ensure data integrity and maintain a clear audit trail, Business Central 2024 introduces robust archiving capabilities specifically tailored for service management. Key Benefits of Archiving Service Documents: Enhanced Data Control: Gain complete control over your service data by tracking changes and maintaining historical records. Simplified Audit Trails: Easily trace document modifications and identify responsible parties. Reduced Data Clutter: Minimize database size by automatically archiving outdated or inactive documents. How Does Archiving Work? Business Central offers flexible archiving options: Automatic Archiving: Set up documents to be archived automatically when certain actions occur, such as: Changing document status Deleting documents Printing, downloading, or emailing documents Posting service orders Conver...

Unleashing the Power of Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Release Wave 2: Public Preview Now Available.

Hi readers, Exciting News for Business Central Users & Consultants! The public preview for Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 release wave 2 (BC25) is officially here. This means you now have the opportunity to explore and test the latest innovations and enhancements that Microsoft has packed into this upcoming release. How to Access the Public Preview: Log in to your Dynamics 365 Business Central admin center. Navigate to the "Environments" section. Create a new sandbox environment. Select the "Preview" version. Important Considerations: Testing and Review: Remember that sandbox environments on a preview version are intended for testing and reviewing new features. They may be updated or deleted without notice. No Production Use: These environments cannot be updated to a production version. They must remain in preview until they are deleted. Join the Conversation: We encourage you to explore the public preview and share your feedback with the community. Let...