Client Can’t Add New Sales Order Lines in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
I was onsite doing a small system review for a client recently. One of the issues they mentioned was that they were reaching the limit of the number of rows that could be entered in sales orders, comments and other areas of the system. I didn’t think there was a practical limit to the number of rows you could add, so was a bit surprised. I asked them to show me an example and they used the… Continue Reading Ian...
In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Administration), how do I… View Two Pages at the Same Time
This article is part of the In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Administration), how do I… series and of the wider In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, how do I… series which I am posting as I familiarise myself with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. When implementing Business Central for a client recently, one of the users asked how they could view two pages at once. It… Continue Reading Ian...
The Future of Microsoft Dynamics GP
I worked with Microsoft Dynamics GP for a long time, 19 years in fact, before I decided to make the switch to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The future of Dynamics GP has been a hot topic since 2008 and the ill-fated Project Green which was a project to look at the feasibility of merging the various Microsoft ERP into one product; despite this project completing fairly quickly with… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Automation Center to Monitor and Manage All Your Automations and Related Assets
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 16th of the new functionality in the Desktop Flows section is automation center to monitor and manage all your automations and related assets. The automation center provides comprehensive… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s Article...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Use Customer-managed Encryption Key for Hosted RPA
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 15th of the new functionality in the Desktop Flows section is use customer-managed encryption key for Hosted RPA. This feature provides greater data privacy and data protection when using Power… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Create a Reusable Collection of UI Elements
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 14th of the new functionality in the Desktop Flows section is create a reusable collection of UI elements. UI elements are now designed for central maintenance and can be distributed among various… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Use Machine to Credential Mapping in Desktop Flow Connections
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 13th of the new functionality in the Desktop Flows section is use machine to credential mapping in desktop flow connections. In many organizations, each machine must have a unique user session…. Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Use Python v3 in Power Automate for Desktop
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 12th of the new functionality in the Desktop Flows section is use Python v3 in Power Automate for desktop. Python v3 support in Power Automate for desktop allows desktop flows to execute Python… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Use the Run Power Fx Expression
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 11th of the new functionality in the Desktop Flows section is use the Run Power Fx expression. Makers can use the Run Power Fx expression to directly perform data transformations on the desired… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Self-heal UI and Browser Automation Actions at Execution with AI
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 10th of the new functionality in the Desktop Flows section is self-heal UI and browser automation actions at execution with AI. This feature is for Power Automate for desktop users that automate UI… Continue Reading Ian...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Leverage Desktop Automation with the Power Automate Plugin for Windows Copilot
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 10th of the new functionality in the Copilot for Power Automate section is leverage desktop automation with the Power Automate Plugin for Windows Copilot. As a user, you’re always looking for ways… Continue Reading Ian...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Use Natural Language to Create a Flow in Teams
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 9th of the new functionality in the Copilot for Power Automate section is use natural language to create a flow in Teams. This feature helps you create a flow in Teams if the Workflows app… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s Article...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Streamline Workflow Creation with the Next Best Action
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 7th of the new functionality in the Copilot for Power Automate section is streamline workflow creation with the next best action. A new AI-powered suggestion feature in Power Automate for desktop… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Maximize Your Productivity with Generative Answers
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 6th of the new functionality in the Copilot for Power Automate section is maximize your productivity with generative answers. The AI assistant will provide you with the ability to ask product… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
Upcoming Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Knowledge Hub Webinars (Jun-Aug 2024) from MADIC dynamics
Every month, on the third Tuesday, at MADIC dynamics we will be presenting a Knowledge Hub Webinar on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and related products; I will be presenting some of the webinars, but other consultants will be getting involved as well, so there will be a variety of presenters through time. We aim to have the next three monthly Knowledge Hub Webinars scheduled and… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Transform Scripting Using AI-driven Natural Language
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 5th of the new functionality in the Copilot for Power Automate section is transform scripting using AI-driven natural language. You can enhance efficiency and save valuable time and resources by… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
MADIC dynamics Knowledge Hub Webinars: What’s New in Business Central 2024 Wave 1
In our most recent webinar here at MADIC dynamics, we took a look at What’s New in Business Central 2024 Wave 1. If you want to catch up on this webinar, you can do so here. Introduction New Features Conclusion Introduction ^ This webinar was presented by my colleage at MADIC dynamics, Simon Bellinger, and covered the top new functionality he identified in the 2024 Wave 1 release of… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Enter into a Conversation-first Copilot Experience to Build Flows
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 4th of the new functionality in the Copilot for Power Automate section is Enter into a conversation-first Copilot experience to build flows. This feature allows you to create flows with a… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s Article...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Automate With Ease Using the AI Recorder
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 3rd of the new functionality in the Copilot for Power Automate section is Automate with ease using the AI Recorder. The AI Recorder in Power Automate for desktop revolutionizes task automation by… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Troubleshoot with Copilot for Cloud Flows Execution
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 2nd of the new functionality in the Copilot for Power Automate section is Troubleshoot with Copilot for cloud flows execution. With this feature, makers will be able to fix runtime flow failures… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Cloud Flows are Automatically Defined in Dataverse Solutions
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 16th of the new functionality in the Cloud Flows section is Cloud flows are automatically defined in Dataverse solutions. Cloud flows defined in Dataverse solutions simplify administration and… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Manage Unpublished Solution-Aware Cloud Flows Using Admin APIs
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 13th of the new functionality in the Cloud Flows section is Manage unpublished solution-aware cloud flows using admin APIs. Power Automate admin APIs now have full support for solution cloud flows…. Continue Reading Ian...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Cancel all Flow Runs for a Version of a Flow
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 14th of the new functionality in the Cloud Flows section is Cancel all flow runs for a version of a flow. This feature helps to reduce incidents and feedback for the limited number of flows that… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Create a Flow on a File in Teams
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 15th of the new functionality in the Cloud Flows section is Create a flow on a file in Teams. This feature allows you to create a flow on a file in Teams using one of the templates that are… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Use a Simplified OData Editor in Actions like Get Items and Get Files
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 12th of the new functionality in the Cloud Flows section is use a simplified OData editor in actions like Get items and Get files. You can avoid writing complex OData queries with a simplified… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Use Copy-Paste for Container Actions Like Scope, Condition, and Apply to Each
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 11th of the new functionality in the Cloud Flows section is Use copy-paste for container actions like Scope, Condition, and Apply to each. You can use copy-paste for any action between flows in the… Continue Reading Ian...
MADIC dynamics Knowledge Hub Webinar on Tuesday 21st May 2024: What’s New in Business Central 2024 Wave 1
Here at MADIC dynamics we will be presenting a Knowledge Hub Webinar at 1400 UK time on Tuesday. Discover the upcoming new features in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1. The webinar is open to everyone who wants to sign up and join: What’s New in Business Central 2024 Wave 1Tuesday, 21st May 2024 – 14:00-14:45Discover the upcoming new features in Microsoft Dynamics 365… Continue Reading Ian...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Use Undo and Redo While You Build Cloud Flows in the Designer
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 10th of the new functionality in the Cloud Flows section is Use undo and redo while you build cloud flows in the designer. You can confidently build flows with Copilot, or experiment knowing that… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: View Two Action Properties Panes Simultaneously
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 9th of the new functionality in the Cloud Flows section is view two action properties panes simultaneously. Makers can view two action properties panes simultaneously, facilitating copying and… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1: Create Power Automate Flows in Excel
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Power Automate 2024 Wave 1. The 8th of the new functionality in the Cloud Flows section is create Power Automate flows in Excel. Makers can quickly create useful flows from the Automate tab in Excel. Excel is one of the most… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1: Enhancements to the User Experience
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1. The 6th of the new functionality in the User experiences section is enhancements to the user experience. Customers benefit from a continuously evolving Web client that… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1: Boost Productivity With the Modern Action Bar
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1. The 5th of the new functionality in the User experiences section is boost productivity with the modern action bar. You can tailor the action bar to fit the needs of your… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1: Experience the New Embedded AppSource Marketplace Page
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1. The 11th of the new functionality in the Governance and administration section is experience the new embedded AppSource marketplace page. Microsoft AppSource is an online… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1: Use Premium License to Sign In to Environment with Essentials Licenses
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1. The 10th of the new functionality in the Governance and administration section is use Premium license to sign in to environment with Essentials licenses. In some Business… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1: Analyze Telemetry Events Across Browser and Server for a Session or User
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1. The 9th of the new functionality in the Governance and administration section is analyze telemetry events across browser and server for a session or user. Telemetry events… Continue Reading Ian...
New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1: Define Tooltips on Table Fields
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1. The 10th of the new functionality in the Development section is Define tooltips on table fields. Developers can now define tooltips on the table level. Any page that uses… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1: Use Cookies in HTTP Calls From Business Central
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1. The 9th of the new functionality in the Development section is use cookies in HTTP calls from Business Central. In scenarios where third-party HTTP endpoints require… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1: Use Excel Layouts for Czech Reports
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1. The 10th of the new functionality in the Country and regional section is use Excel layouts for Czech reports. You can use Excel to create and edit layouts for reports in… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1: Print QR Codes on Sales Invoices in the Czech Version
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1. The 9th of the new functionality in the Country and regional section is Print QR codes on sales invoices in the Czech version. It’s important to make it easy for your… Continue Reading Ian...
New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1: Allow More Extendability of Advance Payments in the Czech Version
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1. The 8th of the new functionality in the Country and regional section is allow more extendability of advance payments in the Czech version. Tailor advance payments to… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1: Improved Updates of ARES Data in the Czech Version
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1. The 7th of the new functionality in the Country and regional section is improved updates of ARES data in the Czech version. Updating of ARES data better corresponds to… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1: Report Explorer has Additional Outputs in the Czech Version
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1. The 6th of the new functionality in the Country and regional section is report explorer has additional outputs in the Czech version. Reports are important for making good… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1: Improvement of Czech Localization Reports
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1. The 5th of the new functionality in the Country and regional section is improvement of Czech localization reports. The CZ localization reports provide users with more… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1: Process Czech Bank Statements, Payment Orders More Productively
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1. The 4th of the new functionality in the Country and regional section is process Czech bank statements, payment orders more productively. You can work more efficiently with… Continue Reading Ian...
New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1: Use a New Role Center for Collection Management
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1. The 32nd of the new functionality in the Application section is use a new role center for collection management. Collection management tasks center on customers and posted… Continue Reading Ian...
New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1: Ensure Accurate Inventory Valuation by Controlling Cost Adjustment
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1. The 31st of the new functionality in the Application section is ensure accurate inventory valuation by controlling cost adjustment. Minimize the number of items with… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1: See Improved Usability for Warehouse and Inventory
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1. The 30th of the new functionality in the Application section is see improved usability for warehouse and inventory. Productivity increases when processes are easy, so… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1: Automate the Reminders Process in Collections
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1. The 29th of the new functionality in the Application section is automate the reminders process in collections. Make your collections more effective by automating the… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...
New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1: Allow Lines with Amounts of Zero on Recurring General Journals
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1. The 28th of the new functionality in the Application section is allow lines with amounts of zero on recurring general journals. Recurring general journals let you… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s Article...
New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1: Specify Dimensions on Posted Entries Applications With Realized Gains or Losses
This post is part of the New Functionality In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1 series in which I am taking a look at the new functionality introduced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 2024 Wave 1. The 27th of the new functionality in the Application section is specify dimensions on posted entries applications with realized gains or losses. When companies operate in… Continue Reading Ian Grieve’s...