Export Sales orders in 5 easy steps in new Microsoft Dynamics AX RTW
In my last post , I have mentioned how to use OOB composite entity for Import/Export using Data management. In this post I will show, how to create your own composite entity. I am taking the example...
View ArticleWhat packages do I reference when creating an extension model?
I received several questions on this topic, so here's a list of answers to common questions. Question 1: When creating an extension model, you need to specify referenced packages. Does this...(read more)
View ArticleCode upgrade errors demystified
Our engineers have sent me some instructions on how to make sense and react to common error messages that may appear when upgrading your Dynamics AX code to the RTW (February 2016 version) via LCS....
View ArticleLogin failed error while processing OLAP cubes
I was requested to help with solving a processing error from SQL Server Analysis Services today.While processing the engine fails to retrieve data from the Dynamics AX transaction database and throws...
View ArticleAs Sun Tzu Say’s “Know Your Inventory!”
Well its been a while since I’ve posted anything. This just means the Robot Supply Corp is transistor deep in implementing Dynamics AX! Here is a simple visual I keep for myself as a reminder...
View ArticleLCS February updates.
The blog post from the LCS team for the February updates calles out the new subscription estimator. https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/lcs/2016/02/25/february-2016-release-notes/ Cheers Lachlan...
View ArticleDynamics AX Tip: How to Personalize forms and workspaces in New Microsoft...
Hello Readers,Until AX 2012 version, personalizing the forms and adding/removing data fields on them was a very important and widely used feature used by customers.This quick post will help you...
View ArticleCleansing small value customer balances – addendum
In one of the prior posts I showed you how customer pools can be used for identifying and writing-off small customer balances. (Please see the following two screenshots). Problem If you are...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Data Dictionary Synchronize
A very important aspect of the every day life in AX is the Data Dictionary Synchronize process. If you do not fully understand it, sometime you can find yourself in a situation where you don't...
View ArticleAX 2012 R2: Prevent startup of checklists
AX 2012 R2: Model upgrade check list does not disappear Subject This post discusses a scenario when the ModelStore gets updated after applying KB hot fix. However the checklist keeps coming after it...
View ArticleAlternate items in formulas in AX 2012
A 2x ex-colleague, Steve Bradford, (I’ve worked with him in two separate companies) posted a query to the Microsoft Dynamics AX community forum here. He’d got an odd result when he setup...(read more)
View ArticleWhat's New in Budgeting in the New Microsoft Dynamics AX
Attending the Dynamics Technical Conference is all worth the investment. You not only see the new capabilities but also the ability to interact closely with the experts from Microsoft who built the...
View ArticleCreating a new shipment wave
A shipment wave is what we use to generated the work based on the shipment. You could have many ways you process waves some could be automatic for some times of shipments other shipments you might to...
View ArticleCreating a link to a form in the new Dynamics AX
In the new Dynamics AX client there is a nice feature to allow you to get a shortcut to the form. This can be handy if you want to create a shortcut on your desktop or send a link to someone else who...
View ArticlePurchasing items using manual batch numbers – non-wms
In previous post we created an item that was setup for manual batch numbering and not configured for using the advanced warehouse. Let’s use that item and walk it through the purchase process...
View ArticleAccessing record info in the new Dynamics AX
In the new Dynamics AX client you can still access the record info which is handy. But it’s accessed in a slightly different way if you are use to AX2012. Here is a quick look. Cheers ...(read more)
View ArticleWMS Wave template – Shipment threshold
When you are setting up wave templates there is a parameter called shipment threshold that might be interesting. This will enable you to set a limit of how many shipments can be handled on a wave....
View ArticlePurchasing items using auto batch numbers – non-wms
In a previous post we had a look at setting up an item for automatic batch numbering and not using the advanced warehouse. Now the item is setup let’s bring stock on with a purchase order. Here...(read...
View ArticleTable Replication on Synchronization in Ax 2012
Getting this error on data dictionary synchronization..ErrorSynchronise databaseCannot execute a data definition language command on ().The SQL database has issued an error.InfoSynchronise databaseSQL...
View ArticleJob card device in the new Dynamics AX
In the manufacturing execution capabilities in AX2012 we had the ability to use a windows client as a shop floor terminal. Then a mobile device application was released. Now with the HTML client in...
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