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How to use FINDSET function in Dynamics NAV?

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Tomas

So, do you know how to use FINDSET function? Of course you do… you always use it like IF FINDSET THEN REPEAT UNTIL… right? You have it in your blood. You have used it so many times… you can’t even … Continue reading →

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How to Disable Tools > Zoom Function in Dynamics NAV

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Tomas

We can quite easily disable ShortCutKeys in Dynamics NAV by creating hidden Menus (with keyboard shortcuts assigned to them). However, how do we disable Tools > Zoom Function in Dynamics NAV? How do we hide sensitive data from SUPER users? … Continue reading →

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How to disable CTRL+F8 on Dynamics NAV Form?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Tomas

I have written about how to enable Tools > Zoom function in Dynamics NAV. I have also pointed out the weakness of using Tools > Zoom function (for example, when hiding passwords). However, there is a way to disable keyboard … Continue reading →

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View > Go To Definition (CTRL + F12)

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Tomas

What is keyboard shortcut Ctrl+F12 used for? Yes, that would be my Dynamics NAV technical interview question for you. If you spend at least a little bit time of doing development, hopefully, you are aware of function  the View > … Continue reading →

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What is Permissions Property in Dynamics NAV Object?

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Tomas

I have explained how to find and add permissions in Dynamics NAV, if you start getting error messages: You do not have permission to read TABLE table. However, there is another way (which is sometimes necessary for developer to use … Continue reading →

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How to display percentage sign (%) with MESSAGE in Dynamics NAV?

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Tomas

I would definitely ask this question as part of the interview process for Dynamics NAV developers (that is, if I had a chance to interview someone… ok, I should stop dreaming and come back to reality now). This question is … Continue reading →

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How do you remove field delimiters in Dynamics NAV Dataport?

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Tomas

I know, I know… dataports are so “stone age” and we could use so many more different options with newer technology! But there are plenty of customers out there who are still running older navision versions (3.6, 3.7). And once … Continue reading →

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Field Numbering in Dynamics NAV

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Tomas

Last Friday I received recently published “Programming Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009” book (written by David Studebaker). Thanks Amazon for the quick delivery! So, my Saturday morning started with a big mug of coffee and David’s book. I would not call … Continue reading →

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