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Are codeunits stored in SQL?

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Hi,

We're using NAV 2017 as our ERP system. I have access to the Development Environment, but only with limited license. Of course, the limitations are quite frustrating, especially when you just want to review customizations.

I was able to lookup codeunits via debugger, but I heard it's possible to see them in the SQL database. Weirdly, I do have access to it, however, I can't locate them. If they are stored in SQL, then were I should look?

Thanks!

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    Suresh Kulla Profile Picture
    Suresh Kulla 50,269 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

    They are not stored in SQL.  You need to get license to access them or modify them.

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    Community Member on at

    Thank you for your answer. Are codeunits stored as a files then?

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    gert@lynge.org Profile Picture
    gert@lynge.org 18 on at

    Yes, all objects are stored in the SQL database, but not in an easily retrievable way. So I don't think you will be able to easily retrieve them from SQL.

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    RockwithNav Profile Picture
    RockwithNav 8,852 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

    Eventually you have SQL Database behind so this way or the other everything in SQL but that doesn't  mean you can manipulate those from SQL end.

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    Community Member on at

    Thanks. I don't want to edit them, I'm looking for a way to view the codeunits or export them in bulk. I hoped that I could find those records somewhere in the SQL database.

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    THE Italian Microsoft Employee on at

    This is not possible. Otherwise there will be a leak in Intellectual Property (IP) protection. Codeunit are stored as binary cyphered and compressed objects within the database. 

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    Community Member on at

    Thanks for the explanation.

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