Monthly Archives: November 2011

Error: The Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server cannot connect to the Change Listener to SQL Server because of the following error

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Tomas

————————— Microsoft Dynamics NAV ————————— The Microsoft Dynamics NAV Server cannot connect the Change Listener to SQL Server because of the following error: Cannot open database “Demo Database NAV (6-0)” requested by the login. The login failed. Login failed for … Continue reading →

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Calculate Whse. Adjustment Batch Job in Dynamics NAV

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Tomas

There are so many different questions you could ask about Inventory and Warehouse in Dynamics NAV (inventory costs, inventory levels, inventory valuations, discrepancies between inventory and warehouse, etc.), but most of the answers could start with “Have you ran Functions … Continue reading →

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OptionString Property in Dynamics NAV (and outside)

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Tomas

Once in a while, you will need to write a quick report in SQL Reporting Services, or in Excel, while reading data from Dynamics NAV. And, usually, that is quite easy, if you are familiar with database structure and if … Continue reading →

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PasswordText Property in Dynamics NAV and Why You Shouldn’t Use it?

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Tomas

There is a text box property in Dynamics NAV which allows to display asterisks (******) instead of actual text value. It’s called “PasswordText” Property. PasswordText Property Yes if you want to display the asterisks; otherwise, No. The default is No. … Continue reading →

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What Permissions Do You Need to Take FBK Backup in Dynamics NAV?

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Tomas

Yesterday, I have written quite a simple (and, to be fair, quite boring) post about how to take FBK backup in Dynamics NAV. However, I have not mentioned, what kind of permissions you need to have, in order to be … Continue reading →

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How to take Dynamics NAV Backup (FBK)?

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Tomas

It is very easy to take Dynamics NAV Backup (FBK). In just a few steps, FBK is ready: 1. Click Tools > Backup: 2. Define backup properties: Select the type of backup you want to make. The options are: Entire … Continue reading →

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How to enable Tools > Zoom function in Dynamics NAV?

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Tomas

If you are a developer, most likely you have never had to ask how to enable Tools > Zoom function in Dynamics NAV, because you would normally be a SUPER user in development environment. And, if you have a SUPER … Continue reading →

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How to Delete Obsolete Dynamics NAV Objects?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Tomas

Recently, I was asked how to remove obsolete Dynamics NAV objects. Client was trying to delete one old object (I have recreated this scenario on my local CRONUS database to show you an example), but getting error message saying You do not … Continue reading →

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How to import Dynamics NAV objects from a backup (*.FBK)?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Tomas

A few days ago I have written a post about how to import Dynamics NAV objects (*.FOB) file. Armonds commented (thank you!) that not many people know that you can also import Dynamics NAV objects from the backup (*.FBK) file. … Continue reading →

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Import Worksheet in Dynamics NAV

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Tomas

Quite often I get questions about importing new objects to Dynamics NAV. How to import the FOB file? Why Import Worksheet was not opened? Why do I get error when importing the FOB file? Why do I need to click … Continue reading →

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