Mar 11
AL now support multiline string literals. It will enhance code readability and maintainability, especially when dealing with lengthy text content or complex string literals. Functionality is available with the AL Language Extension version 15.0 I thought, โOh, we can use this to store the prompts for Copilot or OpenAI.โ However, Dmitry suggested that utilising the …
Mar 11
All you need to do is press “Ctrl” + P and type the object name you want to navigate to. Then press @. It will list all the object’s fields, functions, and triggers. You can select the place you want to jump into. Regards,Tharanga Chandrasekara
Mar 11
Did you know that outgoing HTTP requests are automatically disabled when a Business Central sandbox is created to prevent unintended calls? To enable outgoing HTTP requests in a sandbox environment, follow these steps:1. Go to the Extension Management page.2. Select the extension making the HTTP request.3. Enable the “Allow HttpClient Requests” option in the extension’s …
Mar 11
When you call the Insert, Modify, or Delete functions, it is important to specify the ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ ๐๐ซ parameter. If you do not include this parameter, the compiler assumes you ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ to run the trigger. ๐จ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐. For example:If you do not want to run the trigger, use:Record.Modify(๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐); Avoid using:Record.Modify(); If …
Feb 02
AL developers for Microsoft Business Central need to browse the Business Central image gallery to select meaningful images. This allows them to assign these images to new action buttons, enhancing the user interface for better usability. The AZ AL Dev Tools extension simplifies this process by adding new commands that load and display available images …
Feb 02
It will be possible to update a Microsoft Business Central sandbox environment to the preview version starting with the public preview for 2025 release wave 2.
Feb 02
It is common practice to use existing objects when developing new modules. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers a wide array of pre-defined enums; however, specific options within these enums may not be relevant to the new module’s requirements. Additionally, there may be instances where it is advisable to restrict users from selecting specific values …
Jun 16
Recap: Presenting at Directions Asia 2024 Conference in Bangkok I recently had the pleasure of presenting at the Directions Asia conference in Bangkok, and I must say, it was an incredibly rewarding experience. If my memory serves correctly, it was my 4th Directions Asia conference. As usual, the event was exceptionally well organised, and everyone …
Jun 16
When first introduced, the data analysis mode was available on all list pages, and it did not make sense to have that feature available for all users. From version 23.1, tenant admins and AL developers can turn off the analysis mode on list pages and query objects unsuitable for analytical usage. Below are the two …
Jan 14
Before the 2023 release wave 2, Admin users could manually update specific apps through the App Management page in the Business Central admin centre or await a major update for the environment, which will automatically update AppSource applications.
What if you donโt want to do it manually or wait for a Major update? Letโs say you want to update the AppSource apps to the latest version with every minor update.