Developing Solutions for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 6.0
In this white paper, the following major areas are described:
Architectural changes from a two- to a three-tier architecture, including a discussion of the new RoleTailored client and Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server with Web services support.
Development improvements and benefits for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 6.0, including the introduction of the new Page Designer, changes in Object Designer, and enhanced reporting using SQL Server Reporting Services.
Functionality that needs to be redesigned from a previous version to work in Microsoft Dynamics NAV ―6.0.
Step-by-step walkthroughs that demonstrate new development features, including creating and modifying pages and creating a report.
Appendix with a list of elements that have changed in the three-tier architecture.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Architectural Changes in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 6.0
RoleTailored Client
Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server
Web Services Support
Development Enhancements in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 6.0
Object Comparison Between Architectures
Page Designer
Reports
Web Services
Functionality Redesign Needs in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 6.0
Removing Unsupported Functions, Triggers, and Properties
Migrating Forms to Pages with the Form Transformation Tool
Understanding XMLport and Dataport Usage
Managing File Upload and Download Locations
Assessing Automation Objects
Understanding Display Property Behavior in Forms and Pages
Managing Style Sheets
Managing Infinitely Long-Running Processes
Multiple Client Support on Microsoft Dynamics NAV 6.0
Writing Code That Targets Multiple Clients
Writing Reports That Target Multiple Clients
Step-by-Step Walkthrough: Creating and Modifying Pages
Step-by-Step Walkthrough: Creating a Report
Appendix
Forms
Reports
XMLports and Dataports
PS: Microsoft Navision 6.0 was later released as Navision 2009 or Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009.