Setting the default model

When developing in D365F&SCM you need to ensure you are working in the correct model. There are two ways to set the model.

Option 1

When creating a new model. The developer will be given the option on the summary to “Make this my default model for new projects.” Checking the box will set the new model as the default model.

Option 2

If you want to change the model to be developed under, you need to change the setting in the XML file. The location of the XML file: c:\users\<user account>\documents\visual studio dynamics 365\DynamicsDevConfig.XML.

Note: for visual studio users prior to 2017 the location will be c:\users\<user account>\documents\visual studio 2015\settings\DynamicsDevConfig.XML.

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<DynamicsDevConfig xmlns:i="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/dynamics/2012/03/development/configuration">
    …
    <DefaultModelForNewProjects>ModelName</DefaultModelForNewProjects>
    …
</DynamicsDevConfig>