Hello,
We've been using the CrmSvcUtil.exe to generate classes based on our dynamics entities.
Now that the XRM.SDK (SDK) will be deprecated in a future release of dynamics 365, how are we supposed to generate entity classes / CRUD operations with the WEB API based on .NET C#?
CrmSvcUtil.exe
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg327844.aspx
Kind regards,
Tom Devin
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Refer here for generic method to do CRUD Operations in Dynamic CRM using Web API in C#
https://vjcity.blogspot.com/2020/05/generic-web-api-methods-for-dynamic-crm.html
So if I understand we can keep the code the same but we only have to change the authentication from the 2011 endpoint to web api endpoint? (in the way we can still use sdk? as sdk is not deprecated but only the 2011 endpoint)
Missed part of the question:
"If we start using the XRM Tooling Assemblies, will we be able to create Early Bound Entities? "
Yes (for example, you can do it in V9). Actually, early-bound is not a problem at all since early-bound classes (when it comes to Dynamics) simply introduce wrapper methods/properties for the original late-bound methods(if you look at the source code for the generated proxy classes, you'll see what I mean)
UPDATE: Additional information: we use the CRM 2011 endpoint and use the XRM Toolbox to generate early bound entities. We wish to migrate with the least amount of changes, where we can use early bound generated entities. We wish to seek a solution to migrate al our windows platform projects created with C#.
Hi Tom,
the endpoint is deprecated, that's correct, but all those articles are clearly saying that SDK assemblies will be using Web API by the time that endpoint is removed.
From the Xrm.SDK usage standpoint, I don't think anything will change (including early-bound classes)
Hi Francesco,
Please check my other response to Alex. Eventhough Late Bound Entities are more flexible than Early, we would still prefer Early if that's possible.
Best regards,
Tom Devin
Hi Alex,
Thank you for your quick response. As stated in the article beneath, the CRM 2011 endpoint which we use is deprecated. The article says when you use this endpoint, it is best practice to migrate to the Web API endpoint.
msdn.microsoft.com/.../dn281891.aspx
If we start using the XRM Tooling Assemblies, will we be able to create Early Bound Entities? So the impact is minimal.
Best regards,
Tom Devin
Hi Tom,
I don't know if this feature will be replaced, however, i could suggest taking this event to start using late bound entities because they are more flexible than early bound.
Hope it helps!
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Hi Tom,
where do you see that Xrm.SDK will be deprecated?
If you look at this link:
docs.microsoft.com/.../choose-development-style
I think Xrm.SDK is still completely fine.
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