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Business Central 29.0: Major Change to Table Extensions and SQL Storage.

Hi All, Business Central 29.0 introduces a major change to the data model used for table extensions.  With the new model, fields from table extensions are stored in the same database table as the base table instead of being stored using the previous extension companion-table model. This change is important for Business Central developers because it affects how table extensions are represented in the database, enables new indexing scenarios, and can improve the performance of database operations involving table extensions.
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Business Central Version 29: Recently Searched in Tell Me and Recently Used Lookups

Introduction Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Version 29 introduces two productivity-focused enhancements designed to help users work faster: Recently Searched in Tell Me and Recently Used Records in Lookups. These features reduce repetitive searching, accelerate data entry, and provide a more personalized user experience. While these updates may appear small, they can significantly improve everyday workflows by reducing clicks and helping users quickly access the information they need.

Business Central 2026 Release Wave 2 Preview Is Now Available

The public preview for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2026 release wave 2 (version 29.0) is now available. Business Central customers, partners, consultants, and developers can start testing the upcoming release and provide feedback before the production rollout. This preview period is an important opportunity to explore the upcoming changes, validate existing solutions, test extensions, and report issues to Microsoft. What is Business Central 2026 release wave 2? Business Central 2026 release wave 2 is the next major update for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, identified as Business Central 29.0 . The public preview gives the Business Central community early access to preview environments so that upcoming functionality and changes can be evaluated before the release reaches production environments. For Business Central professionals, the preview period is more than an opportunity to look at new features. It is also the right time to start preparing existing implemen...

Manage Database Index Usage in Business Central.

Hi Readers,  Microsoft continues to improve the administrative capabilities of Dynamics 365 Business Central. One of the most interesting additions in Business Central 2026 Release Wave 1 is the ability to manage database indexes directly from the Business Central client . For administrators managing large environments, this feature provides greater control over storage consumption and database performance without requiring direct SQL access.

AI-Part2: Setup-Vscode-al-copilot-business-central

HI, This article is a complete, up-to-date walkthrough for setting up Visual Studio Code, the AL Language extension, and GitHub Copilot for Business Central AL development. Setting Up VS Code, AL Language, and GitHub Copilot for Business Central Development

AI-Part1: what-is-GitHub-copilot-in-vscode-business-central.

 Hi, A plain-English overview of what GitHub Copilot actually does inside VS Code in 2026, written specifically for Business Central AL developers starting with AI-assisted development. This is part of a series where we try to explore all features of GitHub copilot in VS Code.

How to Add Currency Symbols to Numeric Fields in Business Central.

Hi All, In this article we will discuss about a hidden update in business central. Learn how Business Central BC28 displays currency symbols on numeric fields and improves multi-currency transaction visibility. Business Central BC28 introduces currency symbols for numeric fields, helping users quickly identify transaction currency directly within pages and transactional screens.