Not too long ago, one of my customers had an issue with the RTC that we needed to debug. Instead of using the Visual Studio debugger, this customer was used to reproducing the problem in the Classic client, and debug the process there. The perception was that running the Visual Studio debugger was very difficult,… Continue reading Step by Step – Debugging the NAV 2009 RTC
NAV on SQL Server – Setup Essentials
When running Microsoft Dynamics NAV on SQL Server, the way that the system is set up can affect performance. People often ask me about how to properly set up SQL Server specifically for NAV databases, and a lot of people post questions in the online forums. I’ve posted a clip on YouTube, in which I… Continue reading NAV on SQL Server – Setup Essentials
ArcherPoint Microsoft Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 9
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 Microsoft Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 9
Setting Up Cycle Counting with Warehouse Management in Dynamics NAV
I was recently asked about Cycle Counting and how Microsoft Dynamics NAV updated the ‘Next Counting Period’ on an Item Card. By following the process below, the inventory quantity will be updated, the financial adjustment will be posted to the General Ledger, and the “Next Counting Period’ will be updated. Define the counting periods in… Continue reading Setting Up Cycle Counting with Warehouse Management in Dynamics NAV
Inventory to General Ledger Reconciliation in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
The Inventory to G/L reconciliation effort in some com[current-page:url:absolute]panies can be challenging. The Inventory to G/L Reconciliation Report in Dynamics NAV makes the effort quite easy (or should I say a lot less difficult). The Report runs through the Dynamics NAV Value Entry Table to calculate the inventory value and to calculate the amounts of… Continue reading Inventory to General Ledger Reconciliation in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Drop Shipments vs. Special Orders – Linking Sales Orders to Purchases
Oftentimes companies need to link a specific sales order to a specific purchase. In Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013, there are two methods for achieving this goal: Drop Shipments and Special Orders. This blog will explain how each method works and review the similarities and differences between the two to help you make a better decision… Continue reading Drop Shipments vs. Special Orders – Linking Sales Orders to Purchases
Advice from a Professional Perfectionist on Managing Perfectionists
When I was developing my writing skills way back in elementary school, I felt compelled to erase and rewrite every letter that I didn’t believe was perfect. This was causing me to spend an enormous amount of time on my assignments, as you can imagine. My perfectionism, at that point in my life, was debilitating… Continue reading Advice from a Professional Perfectionist on Managing Perfectionists
ArcherPoint Microsoft Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 8
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 Microsoft Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 8
Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009R2 – How to Create a Sales Credit Memo
The Sales Credit Memo feature is part of Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009R2’s out-of-the-box functionality and is a feature used by users daily. In this blog, I will explain how to use this convenient feature by demonstrating how to create a Sales Credit Memo. NOTE: If you would like to read the summary on how to… Continue reading Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009R2 – How to Create a Sales Credit Memo
Choosing an Add-On for Dynamics NAV – 10 (+1 Bonus) Important Questions to Ask
When considering add-on products for your Microsoft Dynamics NAV solution, you want to ensure what you choose will not only meet your business requirements, but will also meet the same high standards you would expect from any software you would buy. You also want to be sure your add-on will continue to work for you… Continue reading Choosing an Add-On for Dynamics NAV – 10 (+1 Bonus) Important Questions to Ask