Download Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Release Wave 1 2021.

Hi Readers,

As Expected Microsoft have released #msdyn365bc 2021 wave 1 is available to download for on-prem. 

Business Central 2021, is already available for Sandbox creation and via dockers.

IN (India) is new localized version is available with 2021 wave 1 (V18).

This article provides details of the new release.

#msdyn365bc - Easier To Code with knowledge of Breaking Changes.

Hi Readers,

I hope in past few months everyone would have heard about breaking changes.

With Breaking changes there were so many questions in community and developers are little worried while writing code and how to keep future ready.

In this article, we will see a small feature that is introduced with Business Central 2021 Release Wave 1.

#msdyn365bc

Microsoft Dynamics Navision Cumulative Update Summary For April 2021.

Hi Readers,

A New month and new cumulative updates.

Microsoft Have Released Cumulative Update for April 2021.

Please find below the details of Cumulative Updates Released for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016, NAV 2017 & NAV 2018.

Below are the Links to Download the Latest Cumulative Update.

#NAV2016 #NAV2017 & #NAV2018

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central Cumulative Update Summary For April 2021.

Hi Readers,

Microsoft Have Released Cumulative Update for April 2021 for Business central 14, 15, 16 & 17.

Please find below the details of Cumulative Updates Released for Microsoft Business Central 14, 15, 16 and 17.

Below are the Links to Download the Latest Cumulative Update.

#msdyn365bc14 #msdyn365bc15 #msdyn365bc16 #msdyn365bc17

Preview environments for Business Central 2021 release wave 1.

Hi Readers,

Yes the future version of Business Central is about to release in April.

But as developers we need access to Next version to be ready for what's changing and how our App Source Extensions and Per Tenant Extension will be impacted with Next Release.

Microsoft have released the Preview Environments for #msdyn365bc 2021 Release Wave 1. 

You can setup docker containers for next releases or create Sandbox for SaaS Customers to Test and Learn new features.

Next Business Central Launch Event.

Hi Readers,

As we all are waiting for next version of #msdyn365bc. The New Version will be Dynamics 365 Business Central 2021 Release Wave 1.

With Major Releases Microsoft adds new functionality in the product which are either requested by Partners / Developers using Business Central Idea Website.

As product is moving faster than expected Microsoft is helping us with Training and Learning these new features before they are released. 

Similar to Last year Microsoft have schedule Virtual Launch Event.

Microsoft Dynamics Navision Cumulative Update Summary For March 2021.

Hi Readers,

A New month and new cumulative updates.

Microsoft Have Released Cumulative Update for March 2021.

Please find below the details of Cumulative Updates Released for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016, NAV 2017 & NAV 2018.

Below are the Links to Download the Latest Cumulative Update.

#NAV2016 #NAV2017 & #NAV2018

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central Cumulative Update Summary For March 2021.

Hi Readers,

Microsoft Have Released Cumulative Update for March 2021 for Business central 14, 15, 16 & 17.

Please find below the details of Cumulative Updates Released for Microsoft Business Central 14, 15, 16 and 17.

Below are the Links to Download the Latest Cumulative Update.

#msdyn365bc14 #msdyn365bc15 #msdyn365bc16 #msdyn365bc17

How to Fix [LineStart()] Issue after C/AL Object Text Export?

Hi Readers,

I have heard about this issue from a long time but never faced this issue personally. 

Yesterday While reviewing an Upgrade Merge during comparison, I faced this issue during comparison. 

In this article, We will understand why & when this is a problem and I will share my View to fix this issue.

#MSDYNNAV

MSDYN365BC - Generic Aging Report.

Hi Readers,

In last #bcopendiscussion, we discussed how we can build a Generic Customer Payment Report in Business Central.

This article we will discuss about same report. We will use List Datatype to develop this report. 

Idea behind this report is user should be able to key in a Start Date, No of Periods required in the report output and also How many months in per Period.

List DataType - #albacktobasics.

Hi Readers,

Hope you all are doing great. Thankyou for all your love and support with great questions and discussions.

In this article we will talk about a New Datatype available in AL that was discussed in last #bcopendiscussion.

Question - What is List Data Type and How to Use It?

We will discuss in details about List Datatype. #albacktobasics

Microsoft Dynamics Navision Cumulative Update Summary For February 2021.

Hi Readers,

A New month and new cumulative updates.

Microsoft Have Released Cumulative Update for February 2021.

Please find below the details of Cumulative Updates Released for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016, NAV 2017 & NAV 2018.

Below are the Links to Download the Latest Cumulative Update.

#NAV2016 #NAV2017 & #NAV2018

GST Update for Indian Localization.

Hi Readers,

GST is one of the major feature for Dynamics NAV Indian Localization. 

With latest cumulative update released for Dynamics NAV, Microsoft have added few localization changes related to Goods and Services Tax for India Localization.

In this article we will discuss steps and what is available with latest cumulative update.

#NAV2016

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central Cumulative Update Summary For February 2021.

Hi Readers,

Microsoft Have Released Cumulative Update for February 2021 for Business central 14, 15, 16 & 17.

Please find below the details of Cumulative Updates Released for Microsoft Business Central 14, 15, 16 and 17.

Below are the Links to Download the Latest Cumulative Update.

#msdyn365bc14 #msdyn365bc15 #msdyn365bc16 #msdyn365bc17

msdyn365bc Preprocessor Directives - Region Directive.

Hi Readers,

In the Introduction article of series we understand different types of Preprocessor  directives available in Business Central.

Preprocessor Directives are available starting Business Central 2020 Release Wave 2. 

You can read other articles in this series using this link.

In this article we will understand how to use Region Directives.

This directives is used for better readability or for focusing on code that you are currently writing. 

msdyn365bc Preprocessor Directives - Conditional Directives.

Hi Readers,

In the Introduction article of series we understand different types of Preprocessor  directives available in Business Central.

Preprocessor Directives are available starting Business Central 2020 Release Wave 2. 

You can read other articles in this series using this link.

In this article we will understand how to use Conditional Directives.

As name suggest with conditional directives this allows you to compile your code conditionally.

msdyn365bc - Preprocessor Directives in AL Introduction.

Hi Readers,

Continuing what's new in business central 2020 wave 2.

In this series, we’ll learn about Preprocessor Directives, available directives in AL, and when, why and how why they are used.

As the name justifies, preprocessor directives are a block of statements that gets processed before the actual compilation starts. AL preprocessor directives are the commands for the compiler that affects the compilation process.

#AL, #msdyn365bc

Msdyn365bc 2021 Wave 1 - What's New and Planned?

Hi Readers,

Today Microsoft announced what will be new and planned for Dynamics 365 Business Central 2021 Release Wave 1.

In this article, I will list down all new features in 2021 Wave 1.

As discussed in last Microsoft Keynote, features are grouped in 8 Groups.

Below is the list of all changes planned for Business Central 2021 Wave 1.

Table Objects Properties - #albacktobasics.

Hi Readers,

As promised in last article, we will talk about Table Metadata.

We all understand that basics are important while working on solution for our customers.

In this article we will talk about Table Metadata.

A Table can have following properties. You can choose property that are required for your tables.

Business Central 14 - Navigation Icons are Missing.

Hi Readers,

With Business Central 14 Cumulative Update 19, Modern client are missing Navigation and Action Icons.

This has been reported and discussed in Yammer and other forums.

In this article, I will share all necessary information required to fix this issue.

This issue applies only to Business Central 14 a.k.a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central April'19 on-premises.

What's New in Update 17.3 for Business Central Online?

Hi Readers,

Microsoft have released 17.3 for Business Central SaaS customers. 

The Update will be applied on all SaaS Tenant in coming weeks. Update is already started rolling out on SaaS Customers.

With this cumulative update Microsoft have added some features which were requested by community on Ideas website.

Other MVP's & Bloggers have written detailed article about these Feature changes.

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central Cumulative Update Summary For January 2021.

Hi Readers,

Microsoft Have Released Cumulative Update for January 2021 for Business central 14, 15, 16 & 17.

Please find below the details of Cumulative Updates Released for Microsoft Business Central 14, 15, 16 and 17.

Below are the Links to Download the Latest Cumulative Update.

#msdyn365bc14 #msdyn365bc15 #msdyn365bc16 #msdyn365bc17

Microsoft Dynamics Navision Cumulative Update Summary For January 2021.

Hi Readers,

A New month and new cumulative updates.

Microsoft Have Released Cumulative Update for January 2021.

Please find below the details of Cumulative Updates Released for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016, NAV 2017 & NAV 2018.

Below are the Links to Download the Latest Cumulative Update.

#NAV2016 #NAV2017 & #NAV2018

Table Objects - #albacktobasics.

Hi Readers,

This year I am starting to talk about basics again.

We all understand that basics are important while working on solution for our customers.

In this article we will talk about one of the key object type in Business Central i.e. Tables.

Tables are the core objects used to store data in Dynamics 365 Business Central. 

Global & Shortcut Dimensions - #albacktobasics.

Hi Readers,

Thanks for the Great Response to the new Series with first article.

We all understand that basics are important while working on solution for our customers.

In this article we will talk about difference between Global and Shortcut Dimensions in #DynamicsNAV or #msdyn365bc.

Dimension are powerful feature in #msdyn365bc and customers need to think before finalizing Global Dimensions during implementation.

msdyn365bc - Enhanced Email Capabilities - Part 3.

Hi Readers,

Till now in this series - 

In first article of this series we setup the New Email Capabilities with Business Central. We also setup email scenarios with multiple emails right now. Read Part 1 Here.

In second article of this series we Tested email scenario with sending email. Read Part 2 Here.

In this last article we will see what else is available with enhanced email capabilities.

msdyn365bc - Enhanced Email Capabilities - Part 2.

Hi Readers,

In first article of this series we setup the New Email Capabilities with Business Central.

We also setup email scenarios with multiple emails right now.

If you haven't read part 1 of this series please read here.

As we have setup email scenarios for sales & purchase lets test those scenarios.

msdyn365bc - Enhanced Email Capabilities - Part 1.

Hi Readers,

With Business central 2020 Wave 2 Microsoft have added an optional feature regarding Enhanced Email Capabilities.  

In this series of articles we will talk about setting up the enhanced email capabilities. But as I said earlier before turning a feature on in Feature Management make sure to Test in in Sandbox / docker environment. 

msdyn365bc - SMTP with Multi-factor Authentication.

Hi Readers,

I am sure you have either heard or using Multi-factor authentication.

The Reason companies use MFA because - 

Your passwords can be easily compromised. MFA immediately increases your account security by requiring multiple forms of verification to prove your identity when signing into an application.

With Great powers there are new issues or I should say new configuration need to done with dependent software's.

Flowfield and Flowfilters - #albacktobasics.

Hi Readers,

This year I am starting to talk about basics again.

I still get questions about basics and we all need to understand that basics are important while working on solution for our customers.

In this article we will talk about FlowFields and Flowfilters that was raised in one of the #bcopendiscussion.

Question - Can I use Flowfilter to filter data in page?

With this I thought it would be great to talk about virtual fields in details. In this article we will discuss in details about flowfield and flowfilter. #albacktobasics

MSDYN365BC 2020 Wave 1 - Data Upgrade Paths.

Hi Readers,

This question is being asked so many times when you start thinking about upgrades. I don't know why there is so much confusion about upgrade Paths to latest and greatest version of Business central.

If you ever heard that there is no upgrade path from a specific version of NAV to Business central then I am confirm that it was a incorrect Information.

No. of Steps are same for msdyn365bc 2020 wave 2. (17.0)

#DataUpgrade