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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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Alex Chow Alex Chow
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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 4. Determining a Task List

"Most people spend more time and energy going around problems than in trying to solve them." – Henry Ford

The goal of using any kind of business software is to solve business problems. Some of the more specific reasons for companies buying and using or switching business software are, but not limited to, the following:

  • Efficient record keeping: Instead of having a hundred Excel spreadsheets that track a specific piece of information saved on your server somewhere, you can incorporate this information into the system.

  • Automation: Some of the processes that are done manually can be automated. What used to work using pen and paper may not be necessary with the right software in place. This frees up human resources to focus on improving your business in other areas.

  • Compliance: There may be some authority or customer that demands you to comply with some processes in order to pass the audit or do business. These can get the proper lot control in place if you...

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