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What You Need to Know About Business Central 2025 Release Wave 1 – Cloud Setup & Upgrade Strategy.

Hi, Microsoft has officially released Business Central 2025 Release Wave 1, and it’s one of the most impactful updates in recent history. In this blog, I’ll cover: How to Set Up Business Central Cloud with the latest version (v26 preview and general availability) Why Microsoft has removed a large set of fields and tables – what it means for your extensions The implications of Version 25 as a break version and how your future upgrades will be different Upgrade Strategy Best Practices moving forward

How to Define Allowed Languages in Business Central 2025.

Hi Readers, Introduction Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2025 introduces a highly useful feature that allows administrators to define the allowed languages per environment . This helps users avoid confusion by ensuring they only see languages that are actually available in their Business Central environment. Why This Feature Matters Before this update, Business Central users had to scroll through a long list of all supported languages, even if many of them were not relevant to their specific environment. This often led to mistakes, wasted time, and user frustration. Now, admins can control the language selection , making the UI more intuitive and efficient.

Optimizing AL Code with the New IncStr Overload in Business Central 2025

 Hi Readers, Introduction Microsoft continues to improve the AL development experience in Business Central 2025 Release Wave 1 , making it easier for developers to write efficient and cleaner code. One of the latest enhancements is the new overload for the IncStr method , allowing developers to increase or decrease numbers within string variables by more than 1 in a single call. This feature eliminates the need for custom loops or additional logic , ultimately making AL development more streamlined and productive. In this blog, we'll explore why this update matters, how it works, and how you can use it to simplify your Business Central customizations.

Preview PDF Attachments Directly in Business Central Web Client.

Hi Readers, Introduction Microsoft is making Business Central more user-friendly with Business Central 2025 Release Wave 1 . A standout feature in this update is the ability to preview PDF attachments directly in the web client . This means no more unnecessary downloads , saving time, improving productivity, and making workflows smoother.

Boost Productivity with Copilot: Autofill Fields in Business Central.

Hi, Introduction Entering data in Business Central can be a tedious and error-prone process. But with Microsoft Copilot’s new Autofill feature , data entry is now smarter, faster, and more accurate ! This AI-powered enhancement suggests values for editable fields, reducing manual input and improving efficiency.

Extend CardPageId on List and ListPart Pages in Business Central 2025.

Hi, Introduction One of the most highly requested features in Business Central is finally here! Microsoft has introduced the ability to extend CardPageId on List and ListPart pages in Business Central 2025 . This enhancement allows developers to modify which Card Page is displayed when a user interacts with list-based pages, enabling greater customization and flexibility. In this blog, we will explore the business value , feature details, benefits, and implementation of this new functionality.

Convert Simple Type Values to Text Using the New ToText Method in Business Central 2025.

Hi, Introduction Microsoft has introduced a new ToText method in Business Central 2025, making it easier to convert simple type values to text. This update simplifies data conversion, reducing the need for complex formatting functions like FORMAT in scenarios where basic type conversion is sufficient. In this blog, we will explore the ToText method, supported data types, benefits, and use cases in Business Central AL development.

🚀 Top 10 Most Watched Videos on Our YouTube Channel (January To March 2025) 🎥

Hi Readers, 2025 is an exciting month for our YouTube channel, with thousands of Business Central enthusiasts engaging with our content. If you haven’t watched these videos yet, now is the perfect time to catch up!  Here’s a recap of the top 10 most-watched videos from January to March, along with reasons why they should be on your watchlist. If there is something that we can add please suggest us as comment to this article.

🚀 Business Central 2025: Use the New "Continue" Keyword for AL Loops!

Hi Readers,  Microsoft has just made AL loops easier to write! 🎉 With Business Central 2025 Release Wave 1 , AL now supports the continue keyword, making it simpler to control loop iterations and improve code readability. 🔹 Why Is This a Big Deal? Previously, AL only supported the break keyword, which completely stopped the loop . Now, continue lets you skip the current iteration and move directly to the next one—just like in C#, Java, and Python !

Optimize Screen Estate Usage in Business Central Web Client.

Hi Readers, Introduction Microsoft continues to enhance the Business Central web client experience , ensuring optimal usability on modern devices, large screens, and widescreen monitors . In Business Central 2025 Release Wave 1 , a significant improvement focuses on screen estate optimization , helping users maximize productivity with better layouts, responsive animations, and customizable FactBoxes.