I am trying to do customization using Dexterity in DynamicsGP Manufacturing Module ICONMFG.DIC, how can I access the resources from the dictionary Dynamics.dic in my customization of Manufacuring Module ICONMFG.DIC. Can anyone help me please .....?

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Dexterity-_2D00_-ICONMFG_5F00_1.DIC.jpg See the error msg I get when I am trying to access resources from Dynamics.DIC dictionary

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Tim W 2,925 on at

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You can't do it the way you're trying to do it, it's a tier issue. MFG is a custom product off Dynamics.dic and GP inheritance from Dex is only two tier. Your custom product would need to be built off Dynamics.dic instead and then you need to build references (cross dictionary triggers) across to the MFG dictionary.

There are some tricks to working peer to peer, many things you can accomplish, some things are limited. Everything I know about this process I've learned from David Musgrave. https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/developingfordynamicsgp/2009/09/17/understanding-cross-dictionary-dexterity-development/

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Here's a sample of some logic to set a value in the RMA window and run a script in that dictionary. Functionality is restricted and it's really a drag to test it but you can build control and workflow into a 3rd party with triggers (using ByName) similar to working against the Dynamics dictionary. When you want to modify a window though you have to blend your code with VBA so I just say no when asked :).

Good luck to you on your quest.

Trigger script

if Trigger_RegisterFocusByName(949, "window SVC_RMA_Create_Return of form SVC_RMA_Create_Return", TRIGGER_FOCUS_ACTIVATE, TRIGGER_AFTER_ORIGINAL, script CI_RMA_Set_Return)
<> SY_NOERR then
warning "Focus trigger registration failed ";
end if;

Cross dictionary logic.

{CI_RMA_Set_Return}

local text code;
local string compiler_error;
local string l_RMA_Invoice;
local string IN_Value;

if empty(Launch_GetFileName()) then
warning "Service Management is not loaded";
abort script;
end if;
if Launch_GetProdPosition(949) < 1 then
warning " Service Management is not loaded.";
abort script;
end if;

IN_Value = "RTN";

{Build the pass-through sanScript code.}
clear code;
code = code + "in string IN_Value;";
code = code + "if isopen(window SVC_RMA_Create_Return of form SVC_RMA_Create_Return) then";
code = code + " set 'Document ID' of window SVC_RMA_Create_Return of form SVC_RMA_Create_Return to IN_Value;";
code = code + " run script 'Document ID' of window SVC_RMA_Create_Return of form SVC_RMA_Create_Return;";
code = code + " focus 'Customer Number' of window SVC_RMA_Create_Return of form SVC_RMA_Create_Return;";
code = code + "end if;";

{Execute the code.}
if execute(949, code, compiler_error,IN_Value) <> 0 then
{A compiler error occurred. Display the error.}
error compiler_error;
abort script;
end if;

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Almas Mahfooz 11,009 User Group Leader on at

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So where you are actually creating this function, in fresh Dynamics,dic for your customization or in manufacturing dictionary?

If in fresh dynamics.dic then you must not have this error.

If in manufacturing dic then did you merge it with dynamics.dic?

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MG-16101311-0 26,225 on at

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Tim is right on the money. You cannot use the manufacturing dictionary as your base development dictionary. All your work needs to be done in a clean Microsoft Dynamics GP dictionary, DYNAMICS.DIC. You will need to implement cross-dictionary triggers and other techniques to be able to retrieve the information you want.

The problem you have with adding resources to the manufacturing dictionary is, a) you cannot deliver a manufacturing dictionary containing your customizations as this is in violation of Microsoft's licensing agreements, b) you cannot easily extract your customizations using the standard Dexterity Utilities tools.

If you need more information on cross-dictionary development, please don't hesitate to reach out.

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David Musgrave MVP ... 14,095 Most Valuable Professional on at

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As mentioned, please read my articles on the topic especially the first one which has conference session materials you need to download and read.

https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/developingfordynamicsgp/2008/07/23/cross-dictionary-dexterity-development/

https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/developingfordynamicsgp/2009/09/17/understanding-cross-dictionary-dexterity-development/

https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/developingfordynamicsgp/2012/12/16/how-to-create-dexterity-cross-dictionary-lookups/

https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/developingfordynamicsgp/2008/11/09/can-i-customise-a-3rd-party-form-with-dexterity/

Regards

David

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OK I will try.

Thanks Tim W, Almas Mahfooz, Mariano Gomez and David Musgrave for your quick reply.. :-)

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Almas Mahfooz 11,009 User Group Leader on at

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you are welcome:)

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