In every implementation of Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) I have worked on, it has been requested that we change the way that the customer facing invoice looks. This is not an unusual request as every business is unique, so it is natural to want your invoice to look the way you want it to. Now,… Continue reading Dynamics NAV 2015: Create Reports in Word and Party Like a Rock Star!
ERP Implementations and House Building
In this multi-part blog series, Alan Lyczkowski discusses the many surprising parallels that can be drawn between an ERP implementation and the process of building a house. My wife and I are going through the process of building a house. As a NAV Implementer, I can see a lot of similarities between building a house… Continue reading ERP Implementations and House Building
Happy New Year…Well, at Least Prepare for a Happy New Year
As most of us go through all of our preparation for the holidays, we often forget several things, work wise. I would like to jot them down to remind all Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) users, so you can make sure that you are aware of them as you prepare for the new year: Pay particular… Continue reading Happy New Year…Well, at Least Prepare for a Happy New Year
ArcherPoint Microsoft Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 29
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 29
What’s new in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015? How fast can you go?
ArcherPoint just went live on Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015, and it is fast—lightning fast. Not that NAV 2009 R2 was slow, but processing speeds are just that much faster. Microsoft stated at NAVUG Summit recently that NAV 2015 requires 4 times less bandwidth and provides a 30% increase in speed. And that’s not all that’s… Continue reading What’s new in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015? How fast can you go?
How to Customize a Fast Tab in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 R2
Fast Tabs in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 allow users to “roll up” information pertinent to the screen being viewed at the time. Users can customize the fields in a Fast Tab so that the information is: Promoted – Viewed even when the tab is collapsed, used for access to information at all times (in previous… Continue reading How to Customize a Fast Tab in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 R2
Using Pivot Tables to Verify Posting Group Setup in Dynamics NAV
In the early stages of a Dynamics NAV implementation, it is essential to verify your Posting Group Setup through testing. Excel Pivot Tables are ideal for this analysis. We will use a Dynamics NAV Finished Production Order to illustrate this concept. What we want to find out is: Did postings go to the correct General Ledger Accounts?… Continue reading Using Pivot Tables to Verify Posting Group Setup in Dynamics NAV
The Most Important Question in a Successful Software Project
What is the most important question in a successful software project? Questions like “What functionality will we get?” or “When will it be finished?” or “What will it cost?” are all good candidates, but they should come later in the project. The real answer is a small but critical question – “Why?” In high school,… Continue reading The Most Important Question in a Successful Software Project
ArcherPoint Microsoft Dynamics NAV Developer Digest – vol 28
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 28
Rework Production Orders in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
There are times in manufacturing, particularly process manufacturing, where the quality of the output doesn’t meet specifications and needs to be returned to manufacturing for rework. To accomplish this in Dynamics NAV, you will need to manually create a production order that consumes the batch of output plus any other needed material. In the example… Continue reading Rework Production Orders in Microsoft Dynamics NAV