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Harnessing JSON with Comments in Business Central 2024 Release Wave 1

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

Debugging Business Central Sandbox in #msdyn365bc

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...

Replicating Work Descriptions in Purchase Documents | #MSDyn365BC

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...

Exploring New Service Management Features in #MSDyn365BC 2024 Release Wave 1.

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...

Data Upgrade to Business Central 2024 Release Wave 1.

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...

Sales Line Suggestions with Copilot in Business Central 2024 Release Wave 1.

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....

Unlocking AI-Powered Analysis with Copilot in #msdyn365bc 2024 Release Wave 1.

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...