» Meet the Winners: Prathy Kamasani and James Dales
17/10/24 11:34
Meet user group champions Prathy Kamasani and James Dales. and learn how this duo worked to help Microsoft professionals stay connected in difficult times. The post Meet the Winners: Prathy Kamasani and James Dales appeared first on Digi...
» Dynamics 365 Business Central: Intro to Subscription Billing
17/10/24 07:42
My colleagues and I started developing the module called “DYCE Subscription & Recurring Billing” in mid-2020, based on Singhammer‘s expertise in this area. We were a team of two developers and two consultants backed...
» How to Use Copilot for Number Series in Business Central
17/10/24 06:23
Sometimes it can be a real pain in the neck – let us say head. To get rid of this pain, one of the „godfathers“ of Copilot in Business Central, Dmitry Katson, made some contributions to the Business Central code, which ...
» MsDyn365.Code.History Updates
17/10/24 04:07
You might have noticed already that I made some changes to the https://github.com/StefanMaron/MSDyn365BC.Code.History repository. I want to use this blog to explain a little the what, and the why :) The what I started this with the other...
» Dynamics 365 Business Central: Why are custom actions not displayed? (Can’t view custom action/button)
17/10/24 01:31
Hi, Readers.Today I would like to briefly talk about a qustion I saw in the Dynamics 365 Community last week, why are custom actions not displayed. More details: Action from page extension is not showing (dynamics.com) The page...
» AL Language extension for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central version 14.1.1180850 (New version)
16/10/24 21:49
[ESP] En el siguiente enlace puedes ver leer los cambios relacionados a la versión vigente: [ENG] En el siguiente link, you can read the changes related to the current version: 14.1 Miscellaneous 14.0 Github Issues AppSourceCop Miscellan...
» AL Nuget Helper Extension for VS Code
16/10/24 17:02
When you have read my last post about Pipelines using NuGet you might have recognized that there is a drive in the direction of NuGet. There are already many tools and libraries which support NuGet for Business Central. But there was not...
» BcContainerHelper versión 6.0.26 (New version)
16/10/24 10:29
[ESP] En el siguiente enlace puedes ver leer los cambios relacionados a la versión vigente: [ENG] In the following link you can read the changes related to the current version: Más información / More information: 6.0.26 6.0.25 6.0.24 6.0...
» Dynamics 365 Business Central - Page Part Terms - Updated for 2024 Q4
16/10/24 08:24
Something that I am always keen to engage with on projects is the business language. It's very important to understand the industry specific terms an organisation uses, one of the major benefits of having worked as an end-user in any giv...
» Substitute Items with Copilot
16/10/24 06:12
Depending on the size of your item catalog, it can be a challenge to find item substitutions when an item is out of stock or cannot be quoted or delivered for some other reason. In Business Central we have the ability to create item subs...
» Business Central 2024 wave 2 (BC25): The command for generating permission sets is now compatible with namespaces
16/10/24 01:27
Hi, Readers.Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 wave 2 (BC25) is generally available. More details: General availability: Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 release wave 2 (BC25). I will continue to test and share some new features t...
» Blocking session: the sharpshooter.
15/10/24 10:23
In SaaS, when moving from one cluster to another, an innocent token from an ISV app is renewed in a setup table. Everything is fine. You are marching on your daily business and suddenly you see the lock timeout bullets flying. GET COVERE...
» Restrict Azure Logic Apps’s workflows access only to Dynamics 365 Business Central.
15/10/24 08:31
Some week ago I wrote an article explaining how you can restrict Azure Logic Apps workflows access to certain IP … More
» Dynamics 365 Business Central: Run code in an action without using the OnAction trigger (RunObject, RunPageLink, RunPageMode, RunPageView, and RunPageOnRec)
15/10/24 02:06
Hi, Readers.Today I would like to share a mini tip for adding custom actions in Business Central, how to run code in an action without using the OnAction trigger. The page actions are displayed on the header section. There are multiple t...
» Purchasing reports - Business Central
14/10/24 13:42
See which purchase reports that are available in the standard version of Business Central so that you can keep track of your business.
» Returning to WPC Conference
14/10/24 10:11
It was the year 2002, Microsoft was launching a mysterious and promising platform called .NET and in that year I … More
» Dynamics 365 Business Central – A Method for posting VAT Opening Balances when going LIVE mid VAT Period
14/10/24 10:00
This post provides guidance on posting opening VAT balances in Business Central when transitioning from another system during a VAT period. It highlights the necessity of recording VAT figures through a General Journal entry to ensure al...
» Number Series Copilot
14/10/24 05:18
Explore my open-source contribution, the Number Series Copilot, which simplifies number series management in Business Central and saves user's valuable time. The post Number Series Copilot first appeared on Katson.com | MVP .
» Filter Limitation / Max Number of Parameters in SQL Query in Business Central
14/10/24 04:50
When working with Business Central, especially in scenarios involving complex data filtering, it’s crucial to understand the limitations imposed by SQL Server on the number... The post Filter Limitation / Max Number of Parameters in SQL ...
» Using Interfaces in the Goldilocks Zone of AL!
13/10/24 11:01
After last week’s video, I got many questions about Interfaces, when to use them, and what to use them for. In this video, I give you my perspective on Interface. Check it out:
» Come see me and Steve at #mySummitNA in San Antonio
13/10/24 03:06
Come join our session on Ad-hoc analysis in Business Central on Wednesday October 16th, in Room 225D at the Convention Center in San Antonio. You’ll learn about ad-hoc analysis and how you can answer executives’ questions abo...
» If We Knew Then What We Know Now: Women Supporting Women in Tech for Over 20 Years.
11/10/24 23:14
I am super excited about seeing my friend next week, and it got me thinking about the first time I worked with her and my very first Consulting Project. We are the authentic Bad Ass Women in Tech. I hope you enjoy reading about our exp...
» Job Quere Error? Get notified via Mail or Teams with Power Automate
11/10/24 06:14
Another small but very useful new feature in Business Central 2024 Wave 2. You can now create a Power Automate flow that notifies you via email or Teams when a job queue has an error.And the great thing is, you don’t have to do any...
» Business Central 2024 wave 2 (BC25): Suggest item substitutions with Copilot
10/10/24 23:02
Hi, Readers.Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 wave 2 (BC25) is generally available. More details: General availability: Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 release wave 2 (BC25). I will continue to test and share some new features t...
» Visual Studio Code – Sep 2024 (version 1.94.2) (new version)
10/10/24 20:14
[ESP] En el siguiente enlace puedes ver leer los cambios relacionados a la versión vigente: [ENG] In the following link you can read the changes related to the current version: Sep 2024 (version 1.94) Updates Aug 2024 (version 1.93) Upda...
» New Application Ideas of Dynamics 365 Business Central (2024 SEP)
10/10/24 16:18
[ESP] ¿Algunas de estas ideas mejorarían Business Central?. Aquí está el listado de algunas de ellas. [ENG] Would any of these ideas improve Business Central? Here is a list of some of them.
» Business Central Pipeline using Nuget
10/10/24 10:55
Continous integration and Continues deployment are common practice for some years now. Most of the pipelines using docker environments, this is common practice for automated tests, but the start of containers is consuming some time. The ...
» Hidden Champion in Business Central
10/10/24 06:25
Business Central 2024 Wave 2 has just started it’s official rollout and I am truly amazed that a feature, imho one of the hidden champions in Business Central, has gotten even better. I am talking about the analysis mode. Hope that...
» Breaking Down the Barriers: Profile Extension in Business Central 2024 Release Wave 2.
10/10/24 05:30
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 inabil...
» Business Central 2024 wave 2 (BC25): Defining a positive list of elements in page customizations (Hide all actions/layout elements/views on the page)
10/10/24 01:35
Hi, Readers.Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 wave 2 (BC25) is generally available. More details: General availability: Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 release wave 2 (BC25). I will continue to test and share some new features t...
» Create Charts with Business Central and Azure OpenAI
09/10/24 21:45
Imagine creating charts in Business Central simply by describing your requirements. Perhaps not everyone is familiar with the standard BusinessChart tool, a Control Add-In that allows for the creation of custom charts directly in AL. Usi...
» Docker Desktop / Docker Engine (New version)
09/10/24 14:27
[ESP] Accede a los siguientes enlaces para revisar el detalle de cada versión: [ENG] Click on the following links to review the details of each release: Más información / More Information:
» Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central – How to post a batch of Sales or Purchase Invoices using the same Posting Date
09/10/24 10:00
This post explains how to batch post Sales or Purchase Invoices in Business Central using a single Posting Date, similar to Dynamics GP. It details the steps to select multiple invoices, utilize the "Post Batch" feature, and set a unifor...
» Unlocking the Power of Extensible Interfaces in Business Central 2024.
09/10/24 06:00
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 program...
» Dynamics 365 Business Central: How to save a report as encoded text (Base64 String) via AL
09/10/24 02:00
Hi, Readers.Today I would like to briefly talk about a qustion I saw in the Dynamics 365 Community last month, how to save a report as encoded text (Base64 String) via AL. The partner wants to pass a base64 string through APIs....
» Dynamics 365 Business Central: adding fields to the new Modern Search engine via AL code.
08/10/24 17:20
Some weeks ago I wrote a post explaining, with some technical details, the new Modern Search feature introduced with Dynamics … More
» October 2024 Cumulative Updates for Dynamics 365 Business Central
08/10/24 16:31
The October updates for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are now available. This month also introduces the release of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 2. Before applying the updates, you should confirm that your i...
» What are Queries, and why should we use them
08/10/24 12:00
A query object is used to collect and read data from Business Central. The data will always be retrieved from SQL, meaning that you may not get the dynamic data that is currently in the middle of being processed. What makes a query objec...
» (2024 OCT) Cumulative Updates for Business Central
08/10/24 08:32
These updates replace previously released updates for each version of Business Central. Some updates additionally fix vulnerabilities, so the latest update should always be installed. Each link below lists the updates that have been rele...
» Boost Efficiency in Business Central 2024: Leveraging Keyboard Shortcuts.
08/10/24 05:30
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 opera...
» Business Central 2024 wave 2 (BC25): Experience enhancements to analysis assist with Copilot
08/10/24 01:44
Hi, Readers.Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 wave 2 (BC25) is generally available. More details: General availability: Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 release wave 2 (BC25). I will continue to test and share some new features t...
» What’s new in AL for Business Central 2024 Wave 2, The Hacker Edition!
07/10/24 11:01
It’s that time of year again; Halloween decorations are coming out, and we get the yearly “Wave 2” release of Business Central. In this video, I take a look at what’s new in AL for this wave, check it out:
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07/10/24 10:25
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» Dynamics GP Lifecycle Update, and a Spotify Playlist for GP and BC
07/10/24 09:02
This Dynamics GP Lifecycle Update outlines what to expect for support moving through the next 5-7 years. The accompanying Spotify playlists for GP and BC will help you absorb the news and feel the emotions many of us have.
» Business Central 2024 wave 2 (BC25): Suggest sales lines from CSV (comma-separated values) file (Create sales lines easily with Copilot)
07/10/24 02:48
Hi, Readers.Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 wave 2 (BC25) is generally available. More details: General availability: Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 release wave 2 (BC25). I will continue to test and share some new features t...
» Cumulative Update Summary for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central（October, 2024）
06/10/24 23:19
Cumulative Update (October, 2024) for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is now released. BC25: General availability: Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 release wave 2 (BC25) CU00 SaaS (Cloud): New customers will all be deploye...
» Indirect Permissions in Business Central
06/10/24 18:28
Indirect Permissions in Business Central Recently I created a new Rule in the BC Linter Cop to inform about missing Permission to do data Access: https://github.com/StefanMaron/BusinessCentral.LinterCop/wiki/LC0068 This resulted in a num...
» Trigger Microsoft Fabric Data Pipeline using Power Automate
06/10/24 14:18
Microsoft Fabric Data Pipelines can be scheduled to happen at regular times. What happens when you want trigger a Microsoft Fabric data pipeline to run as a reaction to an event? For example someone pressing a button in an app. For this ...
» Business Central 25: allow more than one user to post warehouse entries at a time using the “ConcurrentWarehousingPosting” key | Roberto Stefanetti Business Central Blog
06/10/24 08:36
In BC25 a new feature has been added that I find very interesting, relating to the posting of warehouse activities in a multi-user environment. A posting key allows you to avoid the locking of the tables to allow multiple warehouse emplo...
» Forget how; when should we use preprocessing symbols?
06/10/24 08:00
This was one of the most difficult blog posts to write so far. I kept changing directions of what I even wanted to explain with it… You see, I come up with blog ideas by explaining concepts to colleagues internally, and when a topic come...