Microsoft Power BI is a powerful tool that allows users to pull real time data directly from Microsoft Dynamics NAV and other sources for analysis and reporting. Included in the analyzation options are two map visualizations that show data by location. These maps are an impactful and creative way to display data. However, sometimes it… Continue reading Microsoft Power BI Map Visualizations Made Easy
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Power BI Formatting Issues Resolved
Microsoft Power BI is an amazing tool. It allows me to build reports that update with real-time information from our ERP system, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, so that all of our team members can access information about financials, projects, cash flow, and various statistics in one click. However, Power BI is anything but perfect, especially when… Continue reading Power BI Formatting Issues Resolved
Dynamics NAV Dashboard Reporting: Power BI, Jet Enterprise, or Both?
Well-executed dashboard reports can save businesses time and money, help maintain customer relationships, and offer insight on a marketplace or product. However, Business Intelligence reporting is not a simple endeavor: implementations are often costly and time-consuming. In addition, developers can run into snags when pulling massive amounts of information from multiple data sources. New reporting… Continue reading Dynamics NAV Dashboard Reporting: Power BI, Jet Enterprise, or Both?
Benefits of Using the Web Client with Microsoft Dynamics NAV
With the release of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013, Microsoft released a new client option, the Web Client. Despite the benefits, many customers are still not using this option. This blog will dispel some myths surrounding the Web Client as well as describe the benefits of using it over the Windows Client. Enhanced Capabilities The Web… Continue reading Benefits of Using the Web Client with Microsoft Dynamics NAV
ArcherPoint Dynamics Developer Digest – vol 146
The NAV 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 information with one another to help customers be more successful. As they run into issues and questions, find the answers, and make new discoveries, they post them… Continue reading ArcherPoint Dynamics Developer Digest – vol 146
Top 5 Reasons to Get Into Dynamics NAV After College
Learning Dynamics NAV Provides In-Depth Knowledge of Business Processes Microsoft Dynamics NAV (formerly Navision) is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. These systems essentially run all the major functions of a business and publish reports for the companies using them to make smart business decisions. They handle every piece of information, which enters a company… Continue reading Top 5 Reasons to Get Into Dynamics NAV After College
What to Consider When Considering a Dynamics NAV Upgrade
Microsoft continues to innovate and improve their ERP software, Dynamics NAV. Each new version incorporates additional functionality. These technological advances allow users to take their company’s performance to new levels. Despite this, the majority of Dynamics NAV users run old versions of the software. Many businesses resist upgrading because they do not know how to… Continue reading What to Consider When Considering a Dynamics NAV Upgrade
Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2017 and Office Integration
Realizing the need, Microsoft has embedded a variety of Microsoft Office functionality within Dynamics NAV 2017. Having this functionality so easily accessible will make the move to NAV 2017 an easier and more productive experience for users. Outlook Add-in for Dynamics NAV 2017 The functionality described below works with both Office 365 and Office desktop… Continue reading Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2017 and Office Integration
How to Backup and Restore NAV Database from SQL Server Management Studio
Data is one of the most valuable assets of any company. To ensure you keep your data safe, database backups are essential. After the release of NAV 2013 R2, Microsoft discontinued the NAV Database backup (.fbk) feature. An additional option was added to allow for import/export of data in NAV 2013 R2, but doing a… Continue reading How to Backup and Restore NAV Database from SQL Server Management Studio
ArcherPoint Dynamics Developer Digest – vol 143
The NAV 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 information with one another to help customers be more successful. As they run into issues and questions, find the answers, and make new discoveries, they post them… Continue reading ArcherPoint Dynamics Developer Digest – vol 143