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Hi Readers, In this series We are discussing new features in Business Central 2024 Release Wave 2. MSDN Link Addressing a Critical Extensibility Gap One of the longstanding limitations in Dynamics 365 Business Central has been the inability to directly extend profiles. This has often forced partners to resort to cumbersome workarounds, such as copying entire profiles and making modifications. With the introduction of profile extension in Business Central 2024, this limitation has finally been addressed. Key Benefits of Profile Extension: Enhanced Flexibility: Gain greater control over profile customization without the need for manual copying and modification. Simplified Development: Streamline your development process by creating profile extension objects directly in AL code. Improved Efficiency: Reduce development time and effort by leveraging the new capabilities for modifying profile properties. How Profile Extension Works: Create Profile Extension Objects: Define profile extens...

Hi Readers, In this series We are discussing new features in Business Central 2024 Release Wave 2. Read in MSDN In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to adapt to change is paramount. Extensible interfaces in programming languages offer a powerful tool for building flexible and adaptable extensions that can evolve over time to meet changing business needs. Key Benefits of Extensible Interfaces: Reduced Risk of Errors: By avoiding modifications to the core system, extensible interfaces minimize the risk of introducing unintended side effects or breaking existing functionality. Improved Efficiency: Save time and resources by creating new functionalities without having to rewrite large portions of code. Enhanced Agility: Adapt quickly to changing business requirements by adding new features or modifying existing ones without disrupting the core system. Increased Innovation: Drive innovation and stay ahead of the competition by leveraging the flexibility and ad...

Hi Readers, In this series We are discussing new features in Business Central 2024 Release Wave 2. Read on MSDN. In today's fast-paced business environment, efficiency is key. Organizations are constantly seeking ways to streamline operations and empower their workforce with productivity tools. One area where significant time savings can be achieved is data entry. Introducing Enhanced Keyboard Shortcuts Business Central 2024 introduces a new feature that brings the familiar experience of Microsoft 365 applications, like Excel and Word, to the realm of business management. By adopting keyboard shortcuts, users can significantly reduce the time spent on data entry and navigation, ultimately boosting efficiency. How Access Keys Work: Key Tips: When you press the Alt key in the Business Central Web client, key tips appear alongside UI elements, indicating the next keystroke needed to activate a specific action. Sequential Keystrokes: Use a sequence of keystrokes to navigate the user ...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

Hi Readers, This video discusses a small but important change in Business Central 2024 Release Wave 1 that allows developers to add comments to app.json files.  This change is significant because it enables developers to add descriptions and explanations to different sections of the app.json file, improving code readability and maintainability.  The speaker demonstrates how to enable the JSON with comments language model in Visual Studio Code and provides examples of how to add comments to the app.json file.  Overall, the video highlights a practical improvement for developers working with Business Central.  Regards, Saurav Dhyani https://bit.ly/SubscribeSauravYouTube

Hi Readers, In this tutorial, we dive into the essential process of debugging sandbox environments within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (MSDyn365BC). Sandbox environments are vital for development and testing and mastering the debugging process can significantly improve your troubleshooting efficiency and development timelines. What You'll Learn: Introduction to Sandbox Environments : Understand the role of sandbox environments in your development workflow and why they are crucial for testing and problem-solving. Accessing and Navigating the Sandbox : Learn how to effectively access and navigate through the Business Central sandbox for debugging purposes. Using Debugging Tools : Explore the various debugging tools and techniques available in the Business Central development environment. Step-by-Step Debugging : Follow a detailed, step-by-step guide to identify and diagnose common issues such as code errors and data inconsistencies. Best Practices for Troubleshooting : Gai...

Hi Readers, This video demonstrates how to replicate the work description functionality from sales orders to purchase orders in Dynamics 365 Business Central. The speaker starts by explaining that the work description field is not available in purchase orders by default.  They then proceed to create a table extension for the purchase header table to add the work description field and copy the necessary methods from the sales order table. Next, the speaker creates table extensions for the purchase receipt header and purchase invoice header tables to include the work description field and the get work description method.  They then create page extensions for the purchase order, posted purchase receipt, and posted purchase invoice pages to display the work description field. Finally, the speaker creates a codeunit to subscribe to the insert purchase receipt header and insert purchase invoice header events and transfer the work description value from the purchase header to the res...

Hi Readers, This video explores the new service management features in Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Release Wave 1. The speaker discusses several enhancements, including: Number series management: You can now choose number series for service codes, similar to sales and purchase documents. Item blocking: You can block items or variants from being used in service transactions. Document attachments: You can attach documents to service items and service codes, and these attachments will flow through to service orders and invoices. Service invoice posting policies: You can define posting policies for service invoices, controlling whether they can be shipped and invoiced separately or together. Service contract improvements: You can now delete service invoices and restore the previous invoice date in the contract. Overall, these enhancements aim to improve the usability and functionality of the service management module in Dynamics 365 Business Central, bringing it closer to the l...

Hi Readers, This video is a tutorial on how to upgrade data from Business Central 2022 to Business Central 2024. The speaker first provides an overview of the prerequisites for the upgrade, including the need for two versions of the extension, one for Business Central 2022 and one for Business Central 2024.  They also mention the introduction of the new Foundation app in Business Central 2024 and the need to verify if there is an upgrade hack to move data. The speaker then demonstrates the upgrade process, which involves backing up the database, disabling data encryption, and running a series of PowerShell commands to install and upgrade the necessary extensions. They also explain the concept of core apps and dependency apps, which are used to organize the upgrade process. Finally, the speaker verifies that the data has been successfully upgraded and that all custom fields and tables are intact. They also provide some additional tips, such as checking the event log for error messa...

Hi Readers, This video discusses the new feature of suggesting sales lines in Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Release Wave 1 using the co-pilot. The speaker explains how to use the feature to suggest sales lines based on item descriptions and quantities or by copying lines from an existing document. The speaker also discusses the limitations of the feature, such as the inability to suggest non-item lines or perform generic searches. Finally, the speaker provides insights into the code behind the feature and encourages developers to explore and build upon it. Here are some key points from the video: The sales line suggestion feature is available in sales quotes, sales orders, and sales invoices. Users can suggest sales lines by specifying item descriptions and quantities or by copying lines from an existing document. The feature uses AI to analyze data and suggest relevant items. The feature has limitations, such as the inability to suggest non-item lines or perform generic searches....

Hi Readers,  This video is about the new AI-powered analysis feature in Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Release Wave 1. The speaker demonstrates how to use the feature to analyze data in lists and worksheets. The feature allows users to type natural language queries to generate analysis views. The speaker also shows how to save and reuse analysis views. Finally, the speaker discusses the limitations of the feature and how to provide feedback to Microsoft. Here are some key points from the video: The AI-powered analysis feature is available on all lists and worksheets in Business Central 2024 Release Wave 1. Users can type natural language queries to generate analysis views. The feature supports grouping, filtering, sorting, and pivoting data. Users can save and reuse analysis views. The feature is still under development and may have limitations. Users can provide feedback to Microsoft to help improve the feature. Overall, the video provides a good overview of the new AI-powered...

Hi Readers, This video is about the new co-pilot feature in Dynamics 365 Business Central. The speaker discusses how to use the co-pilot to find records, explain fields, and get help with tasks. They also demonstrate how to use the co-pilot to continue conversations and ask follow-up questions. Finally, the speaker discusses the limitations of the co-pilot, such as the fact that it cannot access custom objects or third-party data. Here are some key points from the video: The co-pilot is a new AI-powered assistant that can help you with tasks in Dynamics 365 Business Central. You can use the co-pilot to find records, explain fields, and get help with tasks. The co-pilot can also continue conversations and ask follow-up questions. The co-pilot is not extensible, so you cannot customize it. The co-pilot can only access data that is available in Dynamics 365 Business Central. The co-pilot is still under development, so there may be some limitations. Overall, the video provides a good overv...

Hi Readers, This video discusses the new feature of adding tooltips to table fields in Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 release wave 1. The speaker first explains the problem with existing tooltips, which are often inconsistent and difficult to maintain. They then demonstrate how to add tooltips to table fields and how to convert existing page tooltips to table field tooltips. Finally, the speaker discusses the importance of tooltips for the future of AI in Business Central. They explain that tooltips will be used to provide additional information to users and to help AI understand the context of fields. Overall, the video provides a clear and concise overview of the new tooltips feature and its implications for developers and users. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of tooltips for the future of Business Central. Here are some key points from the video: Tooltips can be added to table fields in Business Central 2024 release wave 1. Tooltips can be converted from page tooltip...

Hi Readers, This video is about how to customize report field captions in Dynamics 365 Business Central. The speaker discusses three different ways to achieve this: using text constants, labels, and include captions. Text constants are defined in the report code and can be used to provide custom captions for fields. This method gives you the most flexibility but can also impact report performance. Labels are defined in the report code and are used to provide captions for fields. This method is similar to text constants but does not require you to define a separate data set column. Include captions are used to automatically include the caption of the field from the source table in the report. This method is the most efficient but does not allow you to customize the caption. The speaker recommends using include captions whenever possible to improve report performance. However, if you need to customize the caption or provide a dynamic caption, you can use labels or text constants. Over...

Hi Readers, The video talks about the first jump version of Dynamics 365 Business Central which was announced in a previous release. The jump version is a new name for an old concept where you had to take breaks in the middle of an upgrade process. Here are some key points from the video: In the past, you had to upgrade from NAV 2009 to NAV 2015 and then from NAV 2015 to Business Central 14. Now, you can upgrade directly from any version to Business Central 23 or Business Central SaaS. However, this will change in the future. You will have to upgrade to Business Central 25 before upgrading to Business Central 26 or Business Central SaaS. This is because Microsoft is introducing a new property called "obsolete state" which will allow them to delete tables and fields that are no longer needed. This will improve performance and make it easier to maintain the codebase. ISVs and partners will need to adapt their code to the new jump version strategy. This will require them to clea...

Hi Readers, This video is about how to read dimension values for a Dynamics 365 Business Central record.  The speaker first provides background on dimensions and how they are set up in Business Central. They then explain how to read dimension values for a specific record using the get shortcut dimensions function.  Finally, they provide an example of how to use this function to display dimension values for a purchase order line. Here are some key points from the video: Dimensions are used to track additional information about a record, such as department, customer group, and location. Dimensions are set up in the General Ledger Setup page. The get shortcut dimensions function is used to read dimension values for a specific record. The function takes two parameters: the dimension set ID and an array to store the dimension values. The dimension set ID is a unique number that identifies the combination of dimension values for a record. The get shortcut dimensions function returns...