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Global variables in a single instance codeunit

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Hi experts! 

I am wondering if there are any recommendations about using global variables in single instance codeunits in Business Central. Generally, in modern object oriented programming defining and using global variablies should be avoided at all costs.

Are there any official guidelines for BC?

Here is an example where it is really tempting to use single instance codeunit global variables: I am using two subscribers - OnValidate Qty on Warehouse Receipt Line (1) and OnValidate Qty on Purchase Line (2). 

(1) should update values on both Warehouse Receipt Line and on Purchase Line.

(2) should update only values on Purchase Line.

The problem is that when I call (1), it triggers my code in subscriber (2) - I don't want to do that. I don't have a handled boolean here in parameters, as those are standard OnValidate triggers. 

What is the best approach? Is using single instance codeunit global variables a no-go here?

  • Marco Mels Profile Picture
    Microsoft Employee on at

    Hello,

    We currently do not have dedicated Dev support via the Dynamics 365 Business Central forums, but I wanted to provide you some additional resources to assist.  If you need assistance with debugging or coding I would recommend discussing this on one of our communities.

    www.yammer.com/dynamicsnavdev

    dynamicsuser.net/.../developers

    I will open this up to the community in case they have something to add.

    Thanks.

  • JAngle Profile Picture
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    This is worth watching: https://youtu.be/rmdUXtGqYw8

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