Category: Microsoft Software

Warehousing Myth: Accuracy Takes Too Much Time

One of the most frequently heard comments in a poorly run warehouse is, “It takes too much time to stop and record where product was placed.” The problem with that statement is that just the opposite is true. A well run warehouse is efficient and productive, but only because time and care is taken to… Continue reading Warehousing Myth: Accuracy Takes Too Much Time

Microsoft Dynamics NAV: KeyRef and Working with Keys in RecordRef Variables

There are several variable types in Microsoft Dynamics NAV where you look at them and wonder, “What is this? How did it get here? When do I use it?” And you may never find the answers to that on your own, unless you find something or someone who explains it. One of these variable types… Continue reading Microsoft Dynamics NAV: KeyRef and Working with Keys in RecordRef Variables

Deferral Posting Suggestion in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016

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

Understanding the Interim COGS Account in Microsoft Dynamics NAV

We frequently see NAV Users who have set up their Interim COGS Account incorrectly. This might not have a significant effect in some cases, but in others it can be. The purpose of the Interim COGS Account is to record inventory value that has shipped but has not been invoiced to the customer. It is… Continue reading Understanding the Interim COGS Account in Microsoft Dynamics NAV

New Feature in Dynamics NAV 2016 Automates Deferral Process

In addition to the Preview Posting functionality in Dynamics NAV 2016 I blogged about previously, Microsoft has introduced a new feature called Deferrals. In short, this feature allows users to automate the process of deferring revenues and expenses over a pre-defined schedule. It’s actually very easy to use. All you have to do is enter… Continue reading New Feature in Dynamics NAV 2016 Automates Deferral Process

Signs and Portents From Within: Using the NAV System Indicator

If you’re working in a Microsoft Dynamics NAV environment with multiple companies or multiple NAV servers, it’s helpful to be able to quickly and easily tell which company or server you’re operating in. There’s a really easy to do this, and it uses the System Indicator fields in the Company Information table. If you pull… Continue reading Signs and Portents From Within: Using the NAV System Indicator

Making Upgrades Easier in NAV 2016: Using the Event Subscriber

Formerly codenamed “Corfu,” Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 – or version number 9.00—has just been released. There are many exciting new features, but my first blog focuses on the Event Subscriber functions, because they can help make upgrading to NAV 2016 easier. What are Event Subscriber functions? From the NAV Help documentation: Event subscribers determine what… Continue reading Making Upgrades Easier in NAV 2016: Using the Event Subscriber

Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 Classic Client – How to Set Up the Job Queue

I’m often asked to schedule processes in Microsoft Dynamics NAV. This blog explains how to do so in the Classic Client. From MSDN: Job Queues in Dynamics NAV enable you to specify, request, and control when certain processes are run, such as the processing of a report or executing a codeunit. You enter your requests… Continue reading Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 Classic Client – How to Set Up the Job Queue