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Dynamics AX Map Object Sorting is a Real Issue

Brandon George — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:15:08 GMT

Brandon George writes, "...I am sure everyone has used Map objects in writing X++ code before. Map's are part of Collection classes that exist inside Dynamics AX. Well one of the strangest things about this Collection class, is that it's lack or sorting methods. It does not have any. You can't sort a Map object by values or Keys..." more

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:15:08 GMT

Dynamics AX Error: e-Con 4.0

Brandon George — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:26:53 GMT

Brandon George writes, "This error, when seen from going into the e-Con Studio, means that the MS-XML Parser 4.0 or greater is not installed on..." more

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:26:53 GMT

Sample Dynamics CRM JScript Export Tool

Joris Kalz — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:50:26 GMT

Joris Kalz writes, "...I recently had to transfer several customizations to a different CRM installation...I wrote a few lines of code to export all jscript code without annoying interaction...The code is pretty straight forward, so feel free to modify. You can download the VS 2008 project here:" more

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:50:26 GMT

How to Add Custom Images for Treenode in Dynamics Ax

Kamal Akannan — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:11:50 GMT

Kamal Akannan writes, "The most appropriate way to enable a strong support for external images in tree node would be through modifying the ImageListAppl class to load external images. (Currently they can load only resource numbers). The following code below when added to the base class helps you load images externally or through resource nodes..." more

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:11:50 GMT

.Net Business Connecter in Dynamics AX 2009. Very cool!

Brandon George — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:14:47 GMT

Brandon George writes, "I wanted to take the time tonight to post a link to the Dynamics AX 2009, posted system requirements:..So the 3.5 .Net Framework is being required, making the pass on 3.0 framework. This is actaully very interesting, and also great news, because this means you can take advantage of all the great things in the .Net 3.5 framework...." more

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:14:47 GMT

Dynamics CRM 4.0 has simplified file attachment to notes

Ayaz Ahmad — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:02:49 GMT

Ayaz Ahmad writes, "In Dynamics CRM 4.0, file attachment to entities is pretty simple as compared to CRM 3.0. UploadFromBase64DataAnnotationRequest and UploadFromBase64DataAnnotationResponse object are both deprecated. Instead a new attribute has been introduces in annotation object with documentbody that accepts string in base64 encoding. Please find the below sample:" more

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:02:49 GMT

Source for CRM Plug-in Registration Tool

Ben Vollmer — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:35:17 GMT

Ben Vollmer writes, "The Plug-in registration tool included as part of the SDK killed me with the XML file...a new Registration tool on the MSDN Code Gallery, which is AWESOME. In about 30 seconds I was able to accomplish more than I was in 4 hours of playing with the XML files..." more

Wed, 28 May 2008 01:35:17 GMT

CRM Syncronizes Internal Task List with Outlook

Anne Stanton — Tue, 20 May 2008 20:34:19 GMT

Anne Stanton writes, "....Dynamics CRM also synchronizes the internal task list (open activities) with Outlook tasks so those key items that you personally need to get done and track, click right in. Check off a task in Outlook, and it completes the activity in CRM. This completed activity (task in this case) becomes part of that specific client and/or user's historical record...." more

Tue, 20 May 2008 20:34:19 GMT

Dynamics CRM Videos

Anne Stanton — Mon, 12 May 2008 03:53:46 GMT

Anne Stanton writes, "....big picture talks on Microsoft Dynamics CRM and the Microsoft Dynamics suite.... " more

Mon, 12 May 2008 03:53:46 GMT

Prism, CAB, and WinForms Futures

Glenn Block — Mon, 12 May 2008 02:44:41 GMT

Glenn Block writes, "....(2.0 platform, WinForms) and need to build new Smart Clients. ....Within patterns & practices, we have several offerings for building composite applications. The following list highlights the scenarios where you should consider using each.... " more

Mon, 12 May 2008 02:44:41 GMT

New Code Via Record Templates

Kamal Akannan — Sat, 10 May 2008 17:57:48 GMT

Kamal Akannan writes, "....defaulting values from record templates through code in Dynamics Ax 4.0....comes handy to create new records further as most of the value is drawn from the template record itself...." more

Sat, 10 May 2008 17:57:48 GMT

New Dynamics Ax 2009

Kamal Akannan — Sat, 10 May 2008 17:22:56 GMT

Kamal Akannan writes, "....PDF containing what's new in DAX 2009.... " more

Sat, 10 May 2008 17:22:56 GMT

Dynamics Demo

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:29:10 GMT

writes, "....demo on how to interface Infopath forms with AX using Web Services....." more

Sun, 04 May 2008 17:29:10 GMT

Auto Numbers in MSCRM Best Approach

Ayaz Ahmad — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:55:45 GMT

Ayaz Ahmad writes, "... best approach to use auto numbers in Microsoft Dynamics CRM...Although these may not be the efficient techniques to get auto number work in CRM but they are all workable solutions...I am still looking for some more robust solution. Ideally I am looking for something like GUID. GUID’s are..." more

Fri, 02 May 2008 16:55:45 GMT

Tip on Field Events - FireOnChange

Ben Vollmer — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:32:54 GMT

Ben Vollmer writes, "...You can force the OnChange event to occur for a field from the Microsoft Dynamics CRM form OnLoad event or from the OnChange event of some other field. To do this, use the FireOnChange method...." more

Thu, 01 May 2008 16:32:54 GMT

Fee Waived for Response Point SP1 Training

Eric Ligman — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:03:30 GMT

Eric Ligman writes, "...upcoming Microsoft Response Point Partner Training taking place in 12 cities across the country....When you register to attend one of the sessions in your area, enter in registration promotion code - RSPFW01 - to register at no cost, a savings of $95. The full list of cities where this course is being offered is located HERE...." more

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:03:30 GMT

Autozip for Dynamics Ax 4.0

Kamal Akannan — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:15:43 GMT

Kamal Akannan writes, "....Here is a short brief of how to install it...." more

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:15:43 GMT

Biztalk Supports Managed Cards

Vittorio Bertocci — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:43:48 GMT

Vittorio Bertocci writes, "...you would not believe the amount of new features that were added to it in this timeframe. The main reason of excitement for me is that this new release supports managed cards!...this basically means that the service bus offers a R-STS that will accept, among many other means of authentication, also third party's managed cards...." more

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:43:48 GMT

Example of CRM Advanced Transformation Mappings

crmbest — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:54:30 GMT

crmbest writes, "...what are advanced transformation mappings and how are they used while migrating data into Microsoft CRM using the Data Migration Manager....Microsoft CRM Data Migration Manager comes as an easy to use tool for migrating your data to Microsoft CRM from varied CRM systems. It works on the basis of data maps...." more

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:54:30 GMT

Sending Alerts Through Code Without Error in Ax

Kamal Akannan — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:32:02 GMT

Kamal Akannan writes, "...there was one problem with the code as helmut had quoted * you will get an error in the alert form on the second tab" The error will not crop up if you use the following code...." more

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:32:02 GMT