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Getting Started with Dynamics NAV 2013 Application Development

You're reading from   Getting Started with Dynamics NAV 2013 Application Development Using this tutorial will take you deeper into Dynamics NAV from a developer's viewpoint, and allow you to unlock its full potential. The book covers developing an application from start to finish in logical, illuminating steps.

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Product type Paperback
Published in May 2013
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781849689489
Length 230 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Table of Contents (17) Chapters Close

Getting Started with Dynamics NAV 2013 Application Development
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
1. Getting Dynamics NAV 2013 on Your Computer – For (Almost) Free FREE CHAPTER 2. Getting Familiar with Dynamics NAV 2013 3. Exploring the Data Structure and Basic Layout of Dynamics NAV 4. Determining a Task List 5. Finding Similar Functions for Inspiration 6. Creating the Application – Tables 7. Creating the Application – Pages and Reports 8. Extending Our Application 9. Dynamics NAV Modules to Address the Specific Needs of Your Business Additional Resources and Conclusion Index

Chapter 1. Getting Dynamics NAV 2013 on Your Computer – For (Almost) Free

"Try them, try them, and you may! Try them and you may, I say." – Dr. Seuss, Green Eggs and Ham

This chapter will walk you through downloading and installing Dynamics NAV on your computer so that you can try out the software without having to hire external consultants or piece together online information.

Whether you're getting into Dynamics NAV because you're interested in a profession in this field, or because your company is interested in using Dynamics NAV as their ERP system, trying the software before you make the commitment will ensure you're making the best decision for you and your company.

There are three components that are needed for you to get into the development environment in Dynamics NAV. They are:

  • The Dynamics NAV installation software

  • Visual Studio 2012 Express

  • The license file

The installation files can be downloaded for free. The installation files come with the full development environment. They will install almost everything you need to work with Dynamics NAV. The files are the same for a single-user installation and a multinational corporation.

To create and modify reports in Dynamics NAV, you will need to have Visual Studio installed on your computer. Dynamics NAV uses the RDLC reporting method, which means the reports do not get processed on the SQL server; rather, it's processed on the server where the middle tier is installed. The last part of going into the development environment is getting the proper license. Yes, you can download the software for free, but the license will cost you some money in terms of an MSDN subscription.

We will go through the online resources to download your copy of Dynamics NAV to be installed on your computer. We will also explore ways of trying out the development environment in Dynamics NAV by signing up for a free trial using the cloud service that is available.

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Getting Started with Dynamics NAV 2013 Application Development
Published in: May 2013
Publisher: Packt
ISBN-13: 9781849689489
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