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  • Blog Post: Master data synchronization using ColumbusSync

    Kurt Hatlevik
    I wanted to share a nice tool I’m working on for Dynamics AX 2012. It is called ColumbusSync, and solves some requirements we often see at larger enterprises. The ability to quick and easy distribute master data from a master company to a set of “client” companies. In this way a large set of companies...
    on 29 Apr 2013

  • Blog Post: Changing the query for an existing CUE

    Kurt Hatlevik
    In AX 2009 we could change the query behind a personalized CUE. This seams to have been removed from AX 2012. But we that can develop, still have a chance, using X++. Run the following job script, and you will get the query up, so that you can change the query. This will bring up the normal...
    on 19 Apr 2013

  • Blog Post: Can Dynamics AX 2012 talk ?

    Kurt Hatlevik
    I was playing around on some with some of the classes, and I found a small thing that I wanted to share with the community. How to enable the speech synthesizer in Dynamics AX 2012. (This is the core essence of the “virtual burger” demo) Here is the code that makes Dynamics AX speak: You also need...
    on 11 Feb 2013

  • Blog Post: How to be rich on your Dynamics AX add-ons

    Kurt Hatlevik
    First I need to say I’m sorry for the trick headlines. This quick answer is that it is very unlikely to get rich on money by developing Dynamics AX add-ons , and especially if you try to this alone. However, what you will be is much richer in experience and I guarantee you will have fun . Also a warning;...
    on 15 Jan 2013

  • Blog Post: Receipt status arrived: The forgotten jewel

    Kurt Hatlevik
    There are two ways to learn how Dynamics AX is working. Users can do courses, read manuals, self-training, “try and fail”, blogs etc. Professionals can also read code. Each time Microsoft is releasing a new version I try to read the code for better understanding new features and possibilities. I then...
    on 31 Dec 2012

  • Blog Post: How to use dynamic date ranges in RoleCenter Cue’s

    Kurt Hatlevik
    In Dynamics AX 2012 (and 2009) we have the possibility to add Cue’s to the role center. However, sometimes we would like to have Cue’s that reflect a dynamic time dimension. This is like: Orders today, Orders yesterday etc. What we then can do is to use query values as today(), day(-1), LessThanDate...
    on 17 Dec 2012

  • Blog Post: PDA tools for retail stores

    Kurt Hatlevik
    I have several customers with retail stores. So I wanted to create some PDA applications that can be used in the stores, that focuses on supply chain. It actually turned out to be a small module in the PDA solution. The retail menu is optimized for scenario’s where a central distribution center is...
    on 4 Dec 2012

  • Blog Post: AX2012–GS1-128–delivery labels

    Kurt Hatlevik
    My BarTender integration and PDA solution now supports full GS1-128 labels and application identifiers. Pick, ship and send directly from a PDA. Now also available with a overview screen of shipped SSCC : And use the Microsoft Bing to visualize the Transport route by a single click: You...
    on 18 Oct 2012

  • Blog Post: AX2012–Search and you shall find….

    Kurt Hatlevik
    I wanted my customers to experience the search powers of Dynamics AX 2012 and Microsoft SQL, and decided to create a very small generic tool for finding items and products. Suppose a user wishes to find an item, and it does not know its item number but knows few word of description and also has a small...
    on 1 Oct 2012

  • Blog Post: How to unit test PDA/Handheld and barcode printing

    Kurt Hatlevik
    At a customer implementing my PDA and BarTender add-ons, are currently doing a lot of testing. The following picture shows how one of the implementation consultants are testing this out in “real-life” : All is barcoded and the barcodes is available in Dynamics AX. Happy Daxing.
    on 20 Sep 2012

  • Blog Post: AX 2012 – Negative discounts–Charges for split box delivery ?

    Kurt Hatlevik
    In standard AX 2012 it is not possible to have negative discounts. But it is a very small change to actually make it work. Just change the extended data type DiscPct. But why would any allow negative discounts ? In many industries they have specialized on full ballet/box delivery. If a customer...
    on 12 Sep 2012

  • Blog Post: AX2012 : Centralize product information

    Kurt Hatlevik
    At as Dynamics AX consultant I get the chance to work with many customers, and see good idea’s in action. At one particular customer in Norway, that are implementing Dynamics AX 2012 we have been asked to replicate some functionality from their old system. A normal response from a Dynamics AX consultant...
    on 10 Sep 2012

  • Blog Post: Dynamics AX 2012 SCM: Micro improvements #6

    Kurt Hatlevik
    In Dynamics AX 2012(and 2009) it is possible to have delivery addresses on both the sales order header, and on the sales order line. But it is also possible to disable the use of delivery addresses per sales order line, by disable the configuration key, like this: If you disable this, then you will...
    on 28 Aug 2012

  • Blog Post: Dynamics AX 2012 SCM: Micro improvements #5

    Kurt Hatlevik
    When working with output orders I see some customer struggling with deleting open output orders. They typically have open output like this: When deleting it, they get the following error: The reason for this, it that deleting a output order will also trigger a delete on the inventory order...
    on 28 Aug 2012

  • Blog Post: Dynamics AX 2012 PDA devices in Production

    Kurt Hatlevik
    Changing from a paper process to input on a PDA with automatic wireless transmission to the main computer can dramatically boost worker productivity. Any process that involves collecting data using paper documents is potentially a candidate for a mobile solution to reduce data entry errors and speed...
    on 13 Aug 2012

  • Blog Post: Create PDA – Kinder Surprise II (for sales and purchase)

    Kurt Hatlevik
    In my previous post I wrote about compressing standard location, movement and counting into a single process in Dynamics AX 2012. Today I wanted to show that the my PDA solution also can save time in purchase and sales scenario’s. If there is one thing we all like so save, it is time. So to save time...
    on 11 Jul 2012

  • Blog Post: Create PDA – Kinder Surprise

    Kurt Hatlevik
    Kinder Surprise, (or Kinder Egg’s that is also called) is something that most kids loves. Why ? It contains 3 positive elements, and that are (normally) a surprise, chocolate and a toy. I wanted to create a Kinder Egg function on the PDA, that simplifies 3 tasks into one task. The tasks of my choice...
    on 2 Jul 2012

  • Blog Post: Search for available putaway location using X++

    Kurt Hatlevik
    When receiving products from purchase, production or any other receipt, then most companies wants the system to present a location where the items should be placed. Dynamics AX 2012 have the capability to find a available location in the warehouse, but this algorithm is based on that the receipt do...
    on 15 Jun 2012

  • Blog Post: AX 2012 invoice is optimized for US legal letter format

    Kurt Hatlevik
    I’m going deeper into the topic of reports, and then I found the following 3 blog posts: http://addicted2ax.de/index.php?/archives/17-Creating-SSRS-Reports-in-Dynamics-AX-2012-Whats-no-longer-possible-in-AX-reports-Part-I.html http://addicted2ax.de/index.php?/archives/18-Creating-SSRS-Reports-in...
    on 9 May 2012

  • Blog Post: Warehouse menu

    Kurt Hatlevik
    The warehouse menu covers ordinary tasks like counting, moving, inquiry etc. Count from Journal : This program will do a controlled count, based on a counting journal that has been generated. This is typical for cycle counting or when doing aisle counting. Real-time count: This program can be used...
    on 14 Apr 2012

  • Blog Post: Outbound menu

    Kurt Hatlevik
    The outbound menu is related to a consolidated delivery. Processes here is related to what happens after the items have been picked is covered. Merge pick pallets: Merge pick pallets will combine two pallets into one pallet. This is often done for consolidated deliveries, and typical if the pick...
    on 14 Apr 2012

  • Blog Post: Picking menu

    Kurt Hatlevik
    The picking menu supports more advanced picking features, and is regarded as advanced WMS features. Start picking Route: This menu will start the picking route, and also start the picking process of a route. Create Pick Pallet: In a consolidated delivery scenario, the worker can pick goods into...
    on 14 Apr 2012

  • Blog Post: Sales menu

    Kurt Hatlevik
    The PDA sales menu is created for doing express picking and for creating sales order journals . Express Pick: This program will pick sales order lines when picking routes are NOT used. The program expects that the sales order has already been created and are confirmed. The user then scans the item...
    on 14 Apr 2012

  • Blog Post: Arrival menu

    Kurt Hatlevik
    The arrival menu covers the main aspects of doing receipt of goods. The functionality is similar to the arrival journal in Dynamics AX 2012. The arrival menu can therefore be used for several types of receipts, and the following receipts types are possible. Purchase orders, Return sales orders(RMA),...
    on 14 Apr 2012

  • Blog Post: Purchase menu and functionality

    Kurt Hatlevik
    The purchase menu covers 2 main aspects. The ability to do express registration, and to create and process purchase orders. The 4 options presented to the user are: Express registration. This program allows the worker to perform a purchase line registration into a location. Create Purchase Journal...
    on 14 Apr 2012
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