The structure of pages
In the previous section, we saw the tables' structure and how important it is to keep the same structure in all the areas to help the users understand how the area works. Pages are also important; they are the objects through which the users interact with Dynamics NAV. The users do not see tables, but pages. Thus, maintaining consistency in the page structure is vital for the user to perceive the consistent application structure. In the standard application, we find different kinds of pages that are used for different purposes, such as:
- Role center pages: This is the first page that the users see when accessing Dynamics NAV. Depending on each user's role, the page shows a quick view of the work that the user is responsible for.
- Card pages: Card pages show data from a single table and also from a single record. All the master tables have a card page associated with them, which is also the only way to insert, edit, or delete records. Some secondary tables...
