Probably most of you already know that with the Dynamics 365 Business Central Wave 2 release, we have the ability to modify the Base App. But to extract Dynamics 365 Business Central Base App as .al files that would compile might be quite difficult, so in this article, we will talk about how to extract the Dynamics 365 Business Central Base App using Docker, Business Central DVD, and symbols. Also, we will briefly mention how to upload a customized Base App.
Tag Archives: Base
Creating, handling and debugging the base app in Release Wave 2
Since the base application is no longer available through C/Side in Dynamics 365 Business Central Release Wave 2, we need an alternative way of searching for objects and debugging.
That means that we firstly need to find the base application.
Publishing a New Base Application
I think I have mentioned before, that I strongly recommend partners to use the extension model and create extensions, which can be published, installed and upgraded much easier then code customizations.
Having said that, I know that there are partners out there for who AL code customizations will be the right stepping stone towards adapting an extension model.
Change Item Base Unit of Measurement
In a recent implementation of Dynamics NAV 2018, the client has requested to upload the master data from their old legacy ERP system. In the old ERP system, there were two unit of measurements which are:
Some Advice on Setting up the Item Base Unit of Measure in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
In Dynamics NAV, it is vitally important that you set up the Item Base Unit of Measure correctly because if it is set up incorrectly and you have already processed transactions, you will not be able to change the unit of measure.
Considerations for Setting Up Base Unit of Measure in Dynamics NAV
Microsoft Dynamics NAV is very flexible when it comes to setting up Units of Measure for items. But careful consideration should be used before setting up the Base Unit of Measure. Once the Base Unit of Measure is established and there are transactions recorded for the item, the Base Unit of Measure cannot be changed.
Things to Consider when Setting UP Base Unit of Measure for Item in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Microsoft Dynamics NAV is very flexible when it comes to setting up Units of Measure for items. But careful consideration should be used before setting up the Base Unit of Measure. Once the Base Unit of Measure is established and there are transactions recorded for the item, the Base Unit of Measure cannot be changed.