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  • Blog Post: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Data Import/Export Framework

    Munib
    Small post today. Data Import/Export Framework came out the other week. See the link: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/axsa/archive/2013/03/13/microsoft-dynamics-ax-2012-data-import-export-framework-old-name-data-migration-framework-is-now-available-on-information-source.aspx Good to see the model is now in its...
    on 20 Mar 2013

  • Blog Post: Project as an Offset account type disabled on journals [AX 2012 R2]

    Munib
    You might or might not have noticed in AX2012 R2, the use of projects as an offset account type has been blocked. If you try and select it you get a message like this. This was intentionally done by Microsoft to avoid further critical issues. Specially certain scenarios causing ledger in balance. Now...
    on 28 Feb 2013

  • Blog Post: str2Num doesn’t work as expected

    Munib
    If you are trying to convert a string to a decimal, you might notice that it doesn’t always work. It is very sensitive on the formatting of the string. Input Output (str2Num) Output (str2NumOk) System.Convert::ToDecimal(strValue); 1 23 1 false catch the exception as nothing is resolved 1abc 1 false catch...
    on 12 Feb 2013

  • Blog Post: TFS Synchronization on a different domain [AX 2012]

    Munib
    This was an issue we faced recently. We had some new developers that were on a different domain. We manage to get it all to work by setting up a VPN. Then we had issues with TFS syncing. The answer here is to Follow these steps Go to internet explorer, Navigate to your tfs site. eg. http://tfs.mycompany...
    on 6 Feb 2013

  • Blog Post: Using smart phone for stocktake (inventory count)

    Munib
    I recently received a question on this topic. We could build an app that does just this but often you have to weigh up the option of developing a full solution: Development cost – usually high when it is not your core platform (ie AX) Supporting the product – high for the same reasons. Skill level required...
    on 26 Oct 2012

  • Blog Post: ERROR: The model file MyModel.axmodel is from a newer version of Microsoft Dynamics AX (version 6.0.1108.670) and cannot be installed.

    Munib
    This is a common problem you may encounter when you are dealing with multiple build versions of AX 2012. Specially on a single server. This is because of the axutil used to import is a later (newer) version than the axutil used to export the model. If you have multiple build versions on a single server...
    on 14 Sep 2012

  • Blog Post: How to comment when modifying standard code [AX 2012]

    Munib
    I have seen many ways of modifying standard code and how commenting is done. The best practice is to make as little change as possible or as little impact to the standard solution as possible. Otherwise, making it stand out and the next person can clearly see the difference between standard code and...
    on 13 Sep 2012

  • Blog Post: Using find with special characters

    Munib
    I use the Find a lot in AX AOT. There are two not very well known ways of searching: 1. Find special characters This is not very well known by others but I find very useful is using escape character to find what I want. For example you want to search for code containing <SYS> . I just type in ...
    on 26 Jul 2012

  • Blog Post: Data Migration Framework Beta Released [AX 2012]

    Munib
    The Data Migration Framework for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 is an extension that helps you migrate data into Microsoft Dynamics AX. Examples of the data that you can migrate include master data, open stock, and balances. The Data Migration Framework is available from the InformationSource services download...
    on 9 Jul 2012

  • Blog Post: Hot Fixes Released For Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

    Munib
    View a list of hot fixes released by Microsoft for Dynamics AX 2012 since its initial release. The beauty about this page is, it is a consolidated list and makes it easy to find the hotfix in relation to the cumulative update. https://mbs.microsoft.com/customersource/downloads/hotfixes/ax2012hotfixes...
    on 4 Jul 2012

  • Blog Post: Selection query with a foreign key [AX 2012]

    Munib
    With the new concept of surrogate (foreign) keys in AX 2012. We now use the RecId for setting up relationships. If you wondered how it affects your filters in the query selection. Below is an example of what it looks like. You will have both the RecId and the Primary key of the related table available...
    on 2 Jun 2012

  • Blog Post: SQL Server Build Versions

    Munib
    This is a nice link listing all the build version for SQL Server with links to their kb article. http://www.sqlteam.com/article/sql-server-versions
    on 26 May 2012

  • Blog Post: Install feature pack warning [AX 2012]

    Munib
    Just a little warning when installing the feature pack. Make sure your build number is correct. If you already have a previous version of AX 2012, the installer doesn’t recognised the client needs to be updated. I also struggled to update the AOS as it required a new installation. What to check Use this...
    on 18 Apr 2012

  • Blog Post: Data Migration/RapidStart [AX 2012]

    Munib
    Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 includes many different ways to import data into the system. This document provides guidance about which import method to choose for the specific situations. http://informationsource.dynamics.com//RFPServicesOnline/Rfpservicesonline.aspx?DocName=Data+Migration+for+Microsoft...
    on 2 Apr 2012

  • Blog Post: DAXeam at Convergence 2012 [AX 2012]

    Munib
    DAXeam was well represented at Convergence 2012 in Texas. Check out the DAXeam page http://www.eclipsecomputing.com.au/daxeam/pages/home.aspx
    on 28 Mar 2012

  • Blog Post: Cumulative update 2 vs. Feature pack [AX 2012]

    Munib
    It was a little confusing at first what the Feature pack contained. This was release recently on in 1st February 2012. This release is targeted at the five key industries: Manufacturing, Distribution, Services Industries, Public Sector, and Retail. This release also incorporates Microsoft Dynamics ERP...
    on 27 Mar 2012

  • Blog Post: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 on iPhone

    Munib
    I am passionate about this topic as I have been working on it for a while with the team in my company. We have developed an iPhone solution for Microsoft Dynamics AX which allows users to do the following: Workflow approval - View and action workflow. eg. Approve/Reject Alerts - Receive/view notifications...
    on 22 Jun 2011