Editor’s Note: Saurav Dhyani is proposing an enhancement to Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016. If you think this feature should be part of the base application, please vote for it on Microsoft Connect or iLoveNAV. If you have a suggestion of your own, feel free to propose it on these resources. When you are posting any… Continue reading Deferral Posting Suggestion in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016
Month: January 2016
Microsoft Convergence is No More – Introducing Envision
As we mentioned in January’s Better Business newsletter, during last year’s keynote at Microsoft Convergence, Microsoft announced it would be changing the format of the show for 2016. In a nutshell, we were informed that Convergence would be changing focus from product information to higher-level business leadership content. They encouraged users to attend NAVUG Summit… Continue reading Microsoft Convergence is No More – Introducing Envision
ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 81
The ArcherPoint technical staff—made up of developers, project managers, and consultants – is constantly communicating internally, with the goal of sharing helpful information with one another. As they run into issues and questions, find the answers, and make new discoveries, they post them companywide on Yammer for everyone’s benefit. We in Marketing watch these interactions… Continue reading ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 81
Using Standard Costs in Dynamics NAV
NOTE: This blog applies to any version of Microsoft Dynamics NAV, including NAV 2016. The screenshots are taken from NAV 2013. To begin a discussion about setting up time using standard costs in Microsoft Dynamics NAV, we must first examine the dilemma of trying to include setup as part of the “Direct” cost of an… Continue reading Using Standard Costs in Dynamics NAV
Microsoft Dynamics NAV Video Demo
Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 is an ideal ERP solution for manufacturers. It is easy to use, is highly configurable, and contains nearly all the functionality manufacturers need to get up and running quickly. This short 15-minute video walks through a typical scenario from basic setup to cost calculations to production, including inventory planning and purchase… Continue reading Microsoft Dynamics NAV Video Demo
Purchases and Direct Cost Applied Accounts in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
When working on new Dynamics NAV implementations (and for that matter, existing NAV solutions), we get a lot of questions about the Purchases and Direct Cost Applied Accounts—namely, what are they used for? We were trained in accounting that, when an inventory purchase receipt is invoiced (vouchered), we would debit the Inventory Account and credit… Continue reading Purchases and Direct Cost Applied Accounts in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Considerations for Setting Up Base Unit of Measure in Dynamics NAV
Microsoft Dynamics NAV is very flexible when it comes to setting up Units of Measure for items. But careful consideration should be used before setting up the Base Unit of Measure. Once the Base Unit of Measure is established and there are transactions recorded for the item, the Base Unit of Measure cannot be changed.… Continue reading Considerations for Setting Up Base Unit of Measure in Dynamics NAV
ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 80
The ArcherPoint technical staff—made up of developers, project managers, and consultants – is constantly communicating internally, with the goal of sharing helpful information with one another. As they run into issues and questions, find the answers, and make new discoveries, they post them companywide on Yammer for everyone’s benefit. We in Marketing watch these interactions… Continue reading ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 80
How to Set Optional Services in Lanham E-Ship
Options like Saturday Delivery and Signature Required are additional options that can be applied to a main Shipping Agent Service in Lanham’s E-Ship. However, the Shipping Agent Options are specific to the carrier, so FedEx options are different than those for UPS. This blog gives an example of how to set optional services for FedEx.… Continue reading How to Set Optional Services in Lanham E-Ship
What Version of Microsoft Dynamics NAV Should I Use for This Database?
Suppose you are walking down the street, a stranger quietly trades briefcases with you, and your new briefcase contains a Microsoft Dynamics NAV database inside of a SQL backup. The stranger slips off into the foggy night. This sort of thing happens to me all of the time, and then I am left with this… Continue reading What Version of Microsoft Dynamics NAV Should I Use for This Database?