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C/AL to AL Conversion

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Posted on by Mehdi26

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Hi guys

I am trying to convert my C/AL files to AL.

I have followed this instruction from start to end.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/dynamics-nav/developer/devenv-txt2al-tool

Problem

When I create the .al files and import them into my Visual Studio Code project, I get tons of errors. about some references to standard objects such as Sales Header or Item are missing.

I have done following to solve the problem:

Download Symbols
Instal .VSIX from Modern Development Environment folder.

Why are there so many missing references to standard objects?

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Mohana Yadav 61,005 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

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what are the versions of symbols under alpackage folders?

if you have older version files, delete them and download symbols again.

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Andrey Baludin 3,941 on at

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If you firstly imported files and then install .vsix - you need to push Reload button on installed AL extension in vs code or just close and open vs code. After that - download symbols. All missing references should disappear.

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Mehdi26 453 on at

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Hi Mohana

These are the files I use

Microsoft_Application_11.0.19846.0.app

Microsoft_System_11.0.12925.0.app

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Mehdi26 453 on at

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Hi Andrey

I have tried them, but I still get those errors.

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Olister Rumao 3,967 on at

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Hi, did you install the Modern Development Environment??

It is included in the Setup.

If Yes, then in C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Dynamics NAV\110\Modern Development Environment,

you'll find a .VSIX file.

Install this extension file via Visual Studio Code.

Set appropriate Parameters in launch.json file and download the Symbols with Ctrl+Shift+P

Also, in the NAV Server (Administration) for the instance check the Enable Development Service Endpoint and Enable loading application symbol reference at Server Startup.

Restart the Server Instance

Set appropriate Parameters in launch.json file in Visual Studio Code and download the Symbols with Ctrl+Shift+P.

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Mehdi26 453 on at

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The problem is now solved so far.

Solution:

In the beginning we started with a local installation NAV 2018 version W1 11.0 (11.0.19394.0). But it seems that W1 can not be used if its targeting a specific region.

We then went back to use Docker. We used the latest FINUS (the latest one from 22. Jan 2018)

After installing the .cer and .vsix file. The problem with those missing references seem to be solved.

BR

Mahyar

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Hi,

I have found that the Txt2Al conversion tool does not place quotes around expressions that have spaces in them. As a result, many references to standard objects and fields were not valid. Perhaps this is a similar issue to what you are experiencing?

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