Microsoft’s Business Central 22 (BC 2023 Wave 1) will be released soon. I thought I’d take a few moments to share a few of the features I’m most excited about! I’ll share noteworthy additions to this ever-evolving ERP solution with links to learn more from Microsoft Learn. Add More Fields to Pages – Now ALL table fields are available to add to pages through Personalization. Previously only some fields were available, and for the others, a customization would be required to make the field available to add to the page. Master Data Management – Synchronize data across companies, including Custom ..read more

ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. This week’s Developer Digest vol. 427 covers an invitation to register for Microsoft Build in May, Microsoft’s announcement of Copilot in Business Central, the availability of practice assessments for Microsoft Certifications, Virtual Tables in BC, and a C# tip you will probably never use. The Dynamics 365 Business Central community comprises professionals devoted to advancing the success of their customers. Developers, project managers, and consultants collaborate to ..read more

In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, managing and changing companies is a simple task. However, for those coming from Dynamics NAV, the process is slightly different than what they are used to. To help make the transition easier, it is important to understand how to change companies in Business Central and how to manage multiple companies within your Business Central environment. Users can quickly and easily switch between companies with the “Change Company” feature. Watch this video to see how to access and manage your companies in Dynamics 365 Business Central. Learn more about Busine ..read more

Is it time to upgrade Dynamics AX? If your company runs Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009, AX 2012, or an earlier version, you should know that Microsoft’s Mainstream Support ended on October 12, 2021, and Extended Support ended on January 10, 2023. Running Dynamics AX without mainstream support can create problems for your company, from security issues to a lack of new regulatory support. Upgrading to a modern, cloud-based ERP will ensure automatic software updates, greater customizability, flexible integration, greater user and data security, and new functionality. You’ve probably considered a Dyna ..read more

ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. This week’s Developer Digest vol. 426 covers Universal Code Compliance, create a Json file from BC, resolve PowerBI deadlocks, Marije Brummel addresses issues with Job Inventory in BC, and Mohana discusses the benefits of Microsoft’s AL Explorer Visual Studio code extension. The Dynamics 365 Business Central community comprises professionals devoted to advancing the success of their customers. Developers, project managers, and consultants collaborate to share helpful i ..read more

Business Central can connect and extend in many ways to get the most out of the ERP’s features. This video provides an overview of the most commonly used tools to connect and extend the features and functions of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, many of them included in your Business Central license (i.e., free). You’ll see how to connect and hear about use cases for these powerful tools: Business Central phone app – for Android, Windows, iOS Microsoft Outlook integration – allowing for order creation from within Outlook, saving time and data entry steps Power Platform Power Apps – ea ..read more

Online retail has dramatically impacted brick-and-mortar stores, leaving many traditional retailers struggling to find new ways to attract buyers. One strategy gaining popularity is to create a unique buying experience for the customer, something that will make the retailer shine among its competitors. This strategy has caught the attention of high-end retailers who seek to attract buyers in various ways, including customized promotions, lavishly remodeled stores, and specialty fashion and diet options to fit many different lifestyle choices. And this strategy appears to be working: Consumers ..read more

ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. This week’s Developer Digest vol. 425 covers a problem importing CSV files, adding a QR code to a report, app.json version conflict, and turning on features with code. The Dynamics 365 Business Central community comprises professionals devoted to advancing the success of their customers. Developers, project managers, and consultants collaborate to share helpful information across blogs, forums, and social media sites. From discovering new solutions to finding answers t ..read more

Searching for important documents within a business can be time-consuming and challenging. And if you are looking for an attachment on a record, it is impossible. Thankfully, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central provides the ability to find attached files through the search in company data feature. This video covers how to configure that function so you can easily find attachments by performing a search in Business Central. You can start a search from your Role Center search bar or by using the Ctrl+Alt+F shortcut key combination anywhere in Business Central. Watch the video to le ..read more

ArcherPoint’s Developer Digest focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Dynamics NAV development. In this week’s Developer Digest vol. 424: BC DevOps training; insights into BC maximum file size limit; Community Summit Call for Proposals; and more. The Dynamics NAV and Business Central community, including the ArcherPoint technical staff, comprises developers, project managers, and consultants who are constantly communicating with the common goal of sharing helpful information to help customers be more successful. As they run into issues and questions, find th ..read more