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Mastering Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016
Mastering Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016

Mastering Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016: The compilation of best skillset to harness Microsoft Dynamics NAV for Administrators, Consultants, and Developers

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Mastering Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016

Chapter 2. Upgraded Features and Configuration in Dynamics NAV 2016

In the last chapter, we explained how Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 is well designed to suit different advanced technologies such as cloud technology, multitenancy, multi-environment installation, multi-client feature, and many more. We also discussed how we can use the PowerShell tool for different kinds of operations, and to increase the efficiency of Dynamics NAV Professionals. Here, in this chapter, you will learn about the latest features that have been added to Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 to make it more dependable and to reduce customization. We will also discuss their significance and effects on the overall system. We will discuss the workflow of these modifications, as well as try to understand the benefits of implementing these workflows.

The chapter requires some hands-on experience with the previous version, as I will be directly relating some of the features of its shortcomings. There will not be...

Dynamics NAV 2016 Design Patterns

Design Patterns is the standard solution, which can be repeated to solve the most common problems. It is generally a part of the full system design. It can be taken as a proven concept in the application.

There are three different types of Design Patterns, which are clearly distinct in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016.

Architectural Design Pattern

Microsoft Dynamics NAV is highly based on Architectural Design Patterns, where highly reusable components are implemented so as to provide a dynamic structure to the system. It can be considered as a Software Design pattern.

Implementation Pattern

In Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016, we use several Implementation Patterns, which are nothing but different development techniques. Most common Implementation Patterns are done for program organization and data structures.

Design Pattern

Design Patterns are reusable patterns that can be used to solve a specific problem. In Dynamics NAV, we use number series, blocked entity, and...

Redesigned C/AL Editor

The C/AL Editor has been redesigned to provide more coding capabilities. Coding in the new C/AL Editor is just as before except for some new features such as IntelliSense, name completion, change tracking, improved syntax highlighting, and colorization. The following sample code in the C/AL Editor clearly shows its capabilities:

Redesigned C/AL Editor

Event channels on Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server events

Monitoring is an essential part of software security and surveillance. You can monitor events on Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server to diagnose conditions, and troubleshoot problems that affect operation and performance. Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 introduces event channels on events that occur on Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server instances. Event channels provide a way to collect a view event data from a specific provider, which, in this case, is Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server, and for a specific type of event, such as Admin, operational, or debug. The implementation of event channels offers the following enhancements to event logging and viewing.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV uses Event Tracing for Windows (ETW), which is a subsystem of the Windows operating systems. ETW provides a tracing mechanism for events that are raised by an application or service. ETW enables you to use industry-standard tools, such as Windows Performance Monitor, PerfView...

Multiple namespaces on XMLports

In Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016, you can define multiple namespaces on XMLports that import or export data as XML. This improves the ability to create XMLports that are compatible with XML schemas, which are used by the system that consume or provide the Microsoft Dynamics NAV data.

Note

For those who don't know what namespace is Namespaces are used to distinguish fields and provide uniqueness. The inclusion of namespaces enables parties to tag elements and resolve any ambiguity.

You can define a namespace in the new namespaces property of the XMLport object as shown in the next screenshot.

Each namespace is defined by a prefix and the namespace, which is typically a URI (uniform resource identifier).

You then apply the prefix to specific elements of the XMLport by setting the new NamespacePrefix property:

Multiple namespaces on XMLports

Select the Export option in the request page for the Sales Order Export XML report, and click on OK:

Multiple namespaces on XMLports

You will be prompted with a Save/Open...

Dynamics NAV 2016 Design Patterns


Design Patterns is the standard solution, which can be repeated to solve the most common problems. It is generally a part of the full system design. It can be taken as a proven concept in the application.

There are three different types of Design Patterns, which are clearly distinct in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016.

Architectural Design Pattern

Microsoft Dynamics NAV is highly based on Architectural Design Patterns, where highly reusable components are implemented so as to provide a dynamic structure to the system. It can be considered as a Software Design pattern.

Implementation Pattern

In Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016, we use several Implementation Patterns, which are nothing but different development techniques. Most common Implementation Patterns are done for program organization and data structures.

Design Pattern

Design Patterns are reusable patterns that can be used to solve a specific problem. In Dynamics NAV, we use number series, blocked entity, and so on...

Redesigned C/AL Editor


The C/AL Editor has been redesigned to provide more coding capabilities. Coding in the new C/AL Editor is just as before except for some new features such as IntelliSense, name completion, change tracking, improved syntax highlighting, and colorization. The following sample code in the C/AL Editor clearly shows its capabilities:

Event channels on Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server events


Monitoring is an essential part of software security and surveillance. You can monitor events on Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server to diagnose conditions, and troubleshoot problems that affect operation and performance. Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 introduces event channels on events that occur on Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server instances. Event channels provide a way to collect a view event data from a specific provider, which, in this case, is Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server, and for a specific type of event, such as Admin, operational, or debug. The implementation of event channels offers the following enhancements to event logging and viewing.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV uses Event Tracing for Windows (ETW), which is a subsystem of the Windows operating systems. ETW provides a tracing mechanism for events that are raised by an application or service. ETW enables you to use industry-standard tools, such as Windows Performance Monitor, PerfView,...

Multiple namespaces on XMLports


In Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016, you can define multiple namespaces on XMLports that import or export data as XML. This improves the ability to create XMLports that are compatible with XML schemas, which are used by the system that consume or provide the Microsoft Dynamics NAV data.

Note

For those who don't know what namespace is Namespaces are used to distinguish fields and provide uniqueness. The inclusion of namespaces enables parties to tag elements and resolve any ambiguity.

You can define a namespace in the new namespaces property of the XMLport object as shown in the next screenshot.

Each namespace is defined by a prefix and the namespace, which is typically a URI (uniform resource identifier).

You then apply the prefix to specific elements of the XMLport by setting the new NamespacePrefix property:

Select the Export option in the request page for the Sales Order Export XML report, and click on OK:

You will be prompted with a Save/Open dialog box, as seen...

Updating custom report layouts using upgrade codeunits


In Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016, a report has a built-in report layout by default; it can be a Word report layout, a Standard RDLC report layout, or both. You can update custom report layouts with the help of upgrade codeunits. It handles all the changes in the report datasets that affect the report layouts. Upgrade codeunits enable you to programmatically update multiple custom report layouts in the database to changes in report datasets, which cannot be resolved by users from the Microsoft Dynamics NAV client; however, there are certain changes to the dataset that the user is required to modify manually in the report layouts before they can be used. These types of change include, for example, deleted fields or field name conflicts as a result of renaming. Upgrade codeunits enable you to handle these breaking changes to report datasets and layouts without requiring end user interaction.

To design the report upgrade logic in an upgrade...

Finance is an important business domain in Microsoft


The new and improved features in Dynamics NAV 2016 enhance the user experience for accountants and bookkeepers. The following are some of the main points I would like to emphasize in this section:

  • Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 reporting enhancements

  • Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 Preview Posting

  • Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 Positive Pay

  • Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 North America document totals

  • Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 Deferrals

  • Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 works natively with Azure SQL

I will try to explain these points with some basic examples.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 Reporting enhancements

In Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016, we have several reporting enhancements. All these enhancements were included because of an increasing demand from Microsoft partners, and in order to reduce the implementation cost and time. Most of the reporting enhancements were initially separately developed on demand by Microsoft partners, but because of the increasing demand...

Understanding Development Environment


We use Development Environment to develop Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 applications. The Development Environment has a similar look if we take Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2015 as a reference.

The basic object types are the same. We still have seven basic object types: Table, Page, Report, Codeunit, Query, XMLport, and MenuSuite.

Note

I assume the reader knows the basics of these seven objects, and have not included the descriptions in this section, saving space and your time.

Changing the database size

We can easily change the database size if we have sufficient space available by following these steps:

  1. Go to File | Database | Alter, and then select the Database Files tab.

  2. You will get a window similar to the following screenshot:

  3. Increase the size in the Size (MB) column with a proper number. Then click on the Transaction Log File tab. You will get information related to the log file size of your database. Look at the following screenshot:

  4. Change the value in...

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Key benefits

  • Take your skills to the next level with Dynamics NAV by implementing all the latest and advanced features
  • Get a comprehensive coverage of how the NAV system can be implemented and maintained to get the most out of it
  • Get powerful insights into how to integrate Dynamics NAV with third-party tolls and extend its functionality

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The book begins by giving you a brief introduction to setting up your NAV environment and shows you how to install and configure it according to your requirements. You will then dive deep into the latest design patterns, network architecture, and topologies. We will show you how you can integrate NAV with the Microsoft platform, and secure your deployment by managing roles and permissions. Moving on, we will explain how to monitor and manage server instances using the Administration tool. We’ll discuss how you can take advantage of the expanded extensibility and connectivity capabilities for a tighter integration with the cloud as well as handheld devices. Then, we’ll show you how you can make use of the PowerBI capabilities that have been built into Dynamics NAV. By the end of the book, you will be confident in developing and administering a Dynamics NAV implementation that will leverage all of the new features.

Who is this book for?

This book is ideal for administrators, developers, and consultants who are looking to take their knowledge of Dynamics NAV to new heights. You’re expected to have a basic knowledge of Dynamics NAV workflows and C/AL, C/SIDE development.

What you will learn

  • Installing the NAV system in different environments
  • Implementing the system with the correct setup
  • Maintaining the system to get the best possible performance
  • Tuning up the Dynamics NAV to get better outcomes
  • The Version Control strategy for Dynamics NAV developers
  • Integrating other software and features to remove limitations
  • Understanding your own system better
  • Being able to solve customers' problems with “out-of-the-box” features
  • Reducing customization and additional development time

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2. Upgraded Features and Configuration in Dynamics NAV 2016 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
3. The C/AL and VB Programming Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
4. Testing and Debugging Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
5. Design and Development Considerations Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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7. Tuning Up the NAV System Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
8. Security in Dynamics NAV 2016 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
9. Upgrade and Migration Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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