Category: Business Central

Automated Testing for Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central

If you have Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business Central, you might have heard that Microsoft offers automated test scripts. In fact, you might be surprised to learn that Microsoft has been creating automated test scripts since 2016. The current count is 40,000+ automated test scripts—which are free to use—and Microsoft is constantly adding more. The concept is becoming more… Continue reading Automated Testing for Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Business Central

ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 342

  Report issues, comparing versions using PowerShell, documenting code changes with an extension, and adding keys in BC discussed in this Developer Digest. The Dynamics NAV and Business Central community, including the ArcherPoint technical staff, is made up of developers, project managers, and consultants who are constantly communicating, with the common goal of  sharing helpful… Continue reading ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 342

ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 341

  In this edition of Developer Digest, we go deep into a problem with printing a report from the Sales Header in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central. The Dynamics NAV and Business Central community, including the ArcherPoint technical staff, is made up of developers, project managers, and consultants who are constantly communicating, with the common goal… Continue reading ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 341

7 Reasons To Be Excited About Microsoft Dynamics Business Central 2021 Release Wave 1

Microsoft just released the latest version of Dynamics 365 Business Central and it is packed with a host of new, expanded features that improve performance, reduce licensing costs, and enhance its flexibility and ROI.  2021 release wave 1 (aka BC 18) also puts more control into the hands of the customer and makes it easier than… Continue reading 7 Reasons To Be Excited About Microsoft Dynamics Business Central 2021 Release Wave 1

ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 340

  Pinging Docker containers, an update to BC for Power Platform, and how to restore a Business Central online database locally are covered in this edition of Developer Digest. The Dynamics NAV and Business Central community, including the ArcherPoint technical staff, is made up of developers, project managers, and consultants who are constantly communicating, with the… Continue reading ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 340

4 Options for Microsoft Dynamics GP Customers

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Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) users are getting inundated with information—some true, some misguided—about staying on GP versus migrating to another cloud ERP, such as Dynamics 365 Business Central. We want to provide you with some clear answers to help you make your decision. As we discussed in The Case for the Cloud, there are… Continue reading 4 Options for Microsoft Dynamics GP Customers

ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 339

  This edition of Developer Digest features a discussion of code changes in BC 16.11, protecting secrets in scripts, and preview environments for BC 2021 Wave 1. The Dynamics NAV and Business Central community, including the ArcherPoint technical staff, is made up of developers, project managers, and consultants who are constantly communicating, with the common… Continue reading ArcherPoint Dynamics NAV Business Central Developer Digest – vol 339

Why SaaS ERP Software Does Not Mean the End To Upgrades

With the cloud clearly becoming dominant in the world of software, common questions arise concerning upgrades. If a business or organization is on a SaaS (Software as a Service) application—like ERP—do they still need to deal with upgrades? The answer lies somewhere in between yes and no; this post explains why. SaaS Software Defined Before… Continue reading Why SaaS ERP Software Does Not Mean the End To Upgrades

Simplifying Purchasing and Procurement in Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business Central

On the surface, purchasing and procurement seem fairly simple: you find the vendor with the best price, terms, and delivery schedule, place an order, and receive it. However, there is the planning side to purchasing, and that’s where it gets complicated. In this blog post, we discuss ways you can simplify the process around purchasing… Continue reading Simplifying Purchasing and Procurement in Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business Central