Whether you’re adding product catalogs or updating images for an extensive inventory, having an efficient way to bulk import images can save time and effort. In this blog post, we will walk you through the steps to import images in bulk into Business Central, providing you with a seamless method to enhance your product data. In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficiency and accuracy in managing product data are crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) is a comprehensive enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that integrates all business functions into one platform. One of the most time-consuming tasks for businesses, especially those with large inventories, is managing and uploading product images. 1. Create a Codeunit or Processing Report:    Since Business Central doesn’t have a built-in feature for bulk image import, you can create a custom codeunit or processing report to handle this task. In this example, we’ll use a codeunit. 2. Add a New Field for Image URL:     Create an Item Table Extension and add a new field called “Product Image URL” to the Item table. This field will hold the URL or path for each product image. 3. Set the Image URLs Using a Configuration Package:     Use a config package to set the image URLs in the “Product Image URL” field for each item. This is where you will provide the path or URL for the image associated with each product. 4. Run the Codeunit to Update Items:    After populating the image URLs via the configuration package, run the codeunit in the foreground. The codeunit will process each item and update the products that have a valid URL set, linking them to the corresponding images. Below is the logic which will use the url which is set in Item master table and update all the data in bulk codeunit 50112 SetImageUrl {     Permissions = tabledata Item = rimd;     Description = ‘Set Image URL’;     trigger OnRun()     var         RecItem: Record Item;         Rec_Item1: Record Item;         ItemPage: page “Item Card”;         PictureURLDialog: Page “Picture URL Dialog”;     begin         Clear(RecItem);         RecItem.Reset();         RecItem.SetFilter(“Product Image URL”, ‘<>%1’, ”);         if RecItem.FindSet() then             repeat                 Rec_Item1.SetRange(“No.”, RecItem.”No.”);                 if Rec_Item1.FindFirst() then begin                     PictureURLDialog.SetItemInfo(Rec_Item1.”No.”, Rec_Item1.Description, Rec_Item1.”Product Image URL”);                     PictureURLDialog.ImportItemPictureFromURL();                 end;             until RecItem.Next() = 0;     end; } This approach allows you to automate the bulk import of product images into Business Central efficiently. Conclusion Importing images in bulk into Business Central can significantly enhance your operational efficiency and ensure your product records are complete and accurate. By following the steps outlined in this blog, you can easily upload and manage product images, creating a more professional and visually appealing online presence, as well as improving internal processes. Whether you’re dealing with thousands of items or just a few, these steps will guide you through the bulk image import process, saving time, reducing errors, and providing a better user experience for both your team and customers. If you need further assistance or have specific questions about your Business Central setup, feel free to reach out for personalized guidance. Happy importing! We hope you found this blog useful, and if you would like to discuss anything, you can reach out to us at transform@cloudfonts.com.

A Device License in Business Central is a type of user license that provides access to the application on a specific device, rather than a user-based license. This is particularly useful for scenarios where a shared device, such as a point of sale (POS) terminal, warehouse scanner, or shared workstation, needs to access Business Central without requiring individual user licenses. Why Device Licenses are Important Device licenses are particularly useful for organizations that have multiple employees using the same device at different times. Examples of such use cases include: Steps to achieve the goal

Are you struggling with deploying extensions from the sandbox to production in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations? I’m going to show you how to do it step by step for a smooth and error-free transition! In this guide, we will walk through the process of moving an extension from a sandbox environment to production in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (F&O). This process involves exporting the extension from the sandbox, importing it into production, and ensuring that it functions as expected in the live environment. 3. Mark as Release and Sign Off: Once the extension is confirmed to be deployed, click on “Mark as Release” and ensure that you sign off on the extension. Signing off is crucial, as failure to do so will prevent the extension from appearing in the production environment. 4. Navigate to LCS and Open the Production Environment: Go to Lifecycle Services (LCS) and access the production environment. 5. Update Environment: Click on the “Maintain” and “Update Environment” option and select the sandbox environment. Wait for a few seconds to allow the system to load all the signed-off extensions that have been deployed in the sandbox. 6. Select the Latest Extension: Your extension will appear at the top of the list as the most recent signed-off version. Click on it and schedule the deployment for the desired time to update the production environment with the extension. Validate the Deployment – After deployment, test the Production environment to ensure the new logic works as expected. – Run key processes to validate the customizations and confirm no errors. Resolve Issues if Necessary – If there are any deployment errors or issues, review the error logs and fix them before re-deploying. Following the outlined process ensures that your extension is successfully migrated from sandbox to production, minimizing deployment errors and maintaining the integrity of your customizations in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations. By adhering to these steps, you can confidently deploy your extensions to the production environment with minimal disruptions, ensuring a smooth transition and operational efficiency. Conclusion Successfully migrating an extension from the sandbox to production in Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations is a critical step in ensuring your customizations are properly implemented in the live environment. By following the steps outlined above, you can seamlessly transition your extension while maintaining control over the deployment process.If you’re facing challenges deploying an extension in the sandbox, check out our previous blog for a step-by-step guide. Here’s the link: Step-by-Step Guide: Deploying a Package from the Asset Library to UAT – CloudFronts Happy deploying!

Are you struggling with keeping track of important deadlines and tasks in Business Central? I’m going to show you how to easily set up and manage reminders, so you never miss a critical follow-up or due date again. Did you know that businesses using reminder systems are 70% more likely to meet their deadlines consistently? In this guide, I’ll walk you through the simple steps to create, customize, and manage reminders in Microsoft Business Central. Get ready to boost your team’s productivity and keep your projects on track! Navigate to Reminder Setup: Conclusion Setting up and managing reminders in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a powerful way to streamline accounts receivable and maintain healthy cash flow. By configuring reminder terms, linking them to specific customers, and using Business Central’s automated reminder creation and sending options, businesses can ensure timely payment collections while reducing manual effort. Properly managed reminders not only help businesses stay organized but also improve customer relationships by clearly communicating payment expectations. Regularly reviewing and adjusting reminders allows businesses to stay flexible and responsive, ensuring that the reminder process remains efficient and effective. We hope you found this article useful, and if you would like to discuss anything, you can reach out to us at transform@cloudfronts.com

Ensuring smooth and efficient operations in Finance and Operations (F&O) is crucial for success in business environment. Many teams struggle with deploying extensions effectively, leading to delays and complications. Have you ever faced challenges when deploying an extension to UAT in F&O? In this blog post, we promise to provide you with a clear, step-by-step guide that will simplify the deployment process, enabling you to achieve seamless integration and improved performance. Did you know that 70% of software deployment failures can be traced back to inadequate preparation and planning? By following our guide, you can significantly reduce the risk of errors and ensure a successful deployment. Prepare the Package – Ensure the logic or customization is thoroughly developed and tested in a development environment. – Compile the solution into a deployable package. Export the Package – Export the compiled package from Visual Studio or another integrated development environment (IDE) By Navigating it to Dynamics 365-> Deploy->Create Deployment Package – The package should include all necessary components (like all customizations models). – Select the File location where you wish to store Deployment Package. Upload to Asset Library – Log into Microsoft Dynamics Lifecycle Services (LCS). – Navigate to the Asset Library section. – Click on Import Package and click on New Button, give name and description and upload the newly created deployable package. – Wait for the upload process to complete. Select the Target Environment (UAT) – Choose the project linked to your UAT environment in LCS. – Go to the Environment Details of the UAT instance. Apply the Package to UAT – In the UAT environment’s details page, select Maintain and click on Apply Updates. – Choose the package you uploaded from the Asset Library. – Confirm the deployment request. Monitor Deployment – Track the deployment progress in LCS. – If successful, the package will be applied to the UAT environment. Validate the Deployment – After deployment, test the UAT environment to ensure the new logic works as expected. – Run key processes to validate the customizations and confirm no errors. Resolve Issues if Necessary – If there are any deployment errors or issues, review the error logs and fix them before re-deploying. – Make sure to thoroughly test before proceeding with the next environment (production). Conclusion Deploying logic to UAT in Finance and Operations (F&O) is a critical step in ensuring that your customizations and new features work as expected before going live. By following these steps from package preparation to validation you can streamline the process and minimize deployment risks. We hope you found this article useful, and if you would like to discuss anything, you can reach out to us at transform@cloudfronts.com

Introduction In today’s fast-paced business environment, ensuring timely and accurate communication with your customers is critical. One of the most frequent interactions businesses have with customers is providing them with account statements. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central simplifies this process, allowing users to send Customer Statements directly via email, streamlining communication and helping businesses maintain positive relationships with their clients. Steps to achieve the goal: 1. Log into Business Central Start by logging into your Business Central account. Ensure you have the necessary permissions to access customer information and send reports. 2. Access the Customer List Once logged in: 3. Select the Document Layout before you send an email to customers. 4. Setup Email Account (Optional if already configured) 4. Open the Statement Report Within the Customer Card: 5. Set Up the Statement Parameters Before generating the customer statement: 6. Send the Statement via Email Once the statement is ready: 8. Review and Send Once you’ve reviewed everything: Conclusion Sending customer statements via email in Business Central is a straightforward process that enhances customer communication while saving time. With just a few clicks, you can generate, customize, and send statements to your clients, ensuring that they stay informed about their account status. This efficient process helps you maintain accurate financial records, avoid payment delays, and ultimately, improve your cash flow. By leveraging Business Central’s customer statement feature, you can optimize your accounting workflows and focus more on growing your business. We hope you found this article useful, and if you would like to discuss anything, you can reach out to us at transform@cloudfronts.com

Introduction Reversing a Drop Shipment Goods Receipt Note (GRN) and Sales Shipment in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central can be a complex but essential task when handling errors or changes in your supply chain process. Drop shipments involve directly shipping goods from your vendor to your customer, bypassing your inventory. However, mistakes or adjustments may necessitate reversing these transactions to maintain accurate records. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to correctly reverse a drop shipment GRN and sales shipment, ensuring your system reflects the necessary changes. Steps to Achieve goal: Click on the Post action and choose Receive action, which would post the negative quantity. Please Note: Conclusion By following this method, you can effectively reverse the drop shipment transactions and correct any errors in Business Central before invoicing. We hope this article was helpful to you. We hope you found this article useful, and if you would like to discuss anything, you can reach out to us at transform@cloudfronts.com

Introduction The Additional Reporting Currency feature in Business Central allows a company to maintain its financial records in a secondary currency, in addition to the primary currency. This secondary currency is used for reporting and analytical purposes, providing a clearer picture of the company’s financial health in the context of different economic environments. The use of Additional Reporting Currency for Regulatory Compliance, Simplified Financial Reporting, Enhanced Decision Making.  Steps to achieve the goal:  1. Defining the Additional Reporting Currency  Navigate to the “General Ledger Setup” page and specify the additional reporting currency. This can be any currency other than the primary currency of your company’s base country/region.  Here I am going to set SGD as my Additional Reporting currency. Before I set SGD in my Additional Reporting currency, I have to make sure I am assigning the exchange rates properly.  2. Specifying Exchange Rates  Define the exchange rates between the primary currency and the additional reporting currency. This can be done through the “Currency Exchange Rates” page. It is crucial to regularly update these rates to reflect current market conditions.  3. Specify the residual gain and loss account in your Currency  The field is ideally not visible in screen. You can personalize and make those fields visible on your screen. Click on Settings icon-> Personalize->Field->Select the field and drag the field in your screen.  Set the GL account to update its additional Currency value for future transactions. Globally search Chart of Accounts and Open the G/L Account that you wished to update its Additional currency value whenever you Adjust the transactions. No Adjustment: The default selection. No adjustments are made to the account Adjust Amount: Any gain or loss in exchange rates is reflected in the LCY amount field. Adjust Additional-Currency Amount: Any gains or losses in exchange rates are taken into account when adjusting the additional currency amount field. Please Note: You cannot set VAT Purchase or Vat Sales Account and G/L Accounts which you have tagged in Currency page (Realized gain and loss, Unrealized gain and loss, residual gain and loss) as for Additional reporting currency. As it can throw error when you perform Revaluation in the system. 4. Final Setup  Go to general ledger setup and set the Additional Reporting currency SGD and set Retained Earnings Account, Set Document not as per the screenshot below and click on OK.  This is batch job used to convert LCY transactions to Additional Currency. The exchange rate that is in effect on the work date is used in the job.The entry that is posted to the retained earnings account should be indicated in the Document No. field. On the last day of every closed year, this rounding entry is made to ensure that all income and expense accounts have a zero balance.The same account used when running the Close Income Statement batch job. You would view the below message once the transaction is calculated in the system. Click on OK. You can change the Additional Reporting currency again in future once it is set. Please note any Analysis created for previous Additional Currency that you must delete. Before and After setting up this configuration  – Before the Additional Currency Setup   The Chart of Accounts Additional Currency Net change and Additional Currency Balance to Date is blank no values.  – After the Additional Currency Setup   The Chart of Accounts Additional Currency Net change and balance to date value has been set.  Please Note: Warning Issued by Microsoft on Additional reporting Currency  Conclusion  The Additional Reporting Currency feature in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers a robust solution for maintaining financial transparency and compliance. By setting up and leveraging this functionality, businesses can streamline their financial reporting processes, enhance decision-making, and ultimately achieve greater financial clarity and control.  Whether you are a small business expanding into new markets or a large enterprise with operations in multiple countries, the Additional Reporting Currency feature in Business Central can provide the tools you need to succeed in a complex financial landscape.  We hope you found this article useful, and if you would like to discuss anything, you can reach out to us at transform@cloudfronts.com

Introduction For companies operating in diverse countries or regions, managing business transactions and financial reporting in multiple currencies is essential. Due to frequent fluctuations in exchange rates, it’s necessary to update these rates regularly in Business Central. Microsoft recently released a new feature you can now see how an exchange rate adjustment will affect your records before finalizing it. Just use the “Preview Posting” option on the Exch. Rates Adjustment report (Report 596). You can choose to see either detailed or summarized results and decide how dimensions are managed for gains and losses. Steps to achieve the goal:  – Enable the New Feature: – Access Exchange Rate Adjustment: – Choose Dimension Settings: – Preview Posting View:   Note: Due to local regulations, it’s not recommended to enable the “Enable use of new extensible exchange rate adjustment, including posting review” feature in the Swiss (CH) version.  Conclusion The steps outlined in this blog, you can effectively utilize this feature to maintain accurate records and enhance your organization’s financial management capabilities. Whether you’re adjusting for a specific period or managing multiple dimensions, this feature streamlines the process and helps you stay compliant with local regulations. Implement these practices to ensure your business remains responsive to currency fluctuations. We hope you found this article useful, and if you would like to discuss anything, you can reach out to us at transform@cloudfronts.com

Introduction: Businesses in the digital age depend on cloud platforms and ERP systems integrating seamlessly. Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O) and azure integration is one such potent combination. Numerous advantages, such as improved scalability, agility, and data-driven decision-making capabilities, are made possible by this integration. The step-by-step instructions for connecting Azure with Dynamics 365 F&O will be provided in this blog. Steps to achieve the goal: Step 1: Setting up Azure Services a. Create an Azure account: Sign up for an Azure account if you don’t have one already. b. Provision Azure resources: Set up the required Azure resources such as virtual machines, databases, storage accounts, and other services according to your needs. Below are few links to create azure account. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/433827/how-to-get-an-azure-account-without-credit-card https://azure.microsoft.com/en-in/free/students Step 2: Configure Azure Active Directory (AAD) a. Click on New on the App Registration page. Set the name and set the type like below screenshots. b. Once you click on Ok button you would get notification like below. c. Now go to API Permission and click on Add permission d. Select Dynamics ERP e. Select Delegated Permission f. Select all permission and then click on Add Permission g. After selecting this permission again add permission on the screen this time selected Application Permission. h. Now we have to generate client secret value. Just select Certificates and secret. i. You will see the below screen where you can generate a new client secret j. Once you click on new you will see below screen where you can set the date to which this secret key would be valid. Max validity is 2 years. k. This is how the secret value would look like just copy Value. l. Now copy the Directory ID and Application ID Step 3: Connect Azure Services to F&O a. Go to Finance and Operations and serach globally Azure Active Directory/Microsoft Entra ID b. And then click on New and add your client id over here and set User ID as Admin. Please Note you should have the admin access right if not this won’t work. Conclusion: Azure integration with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations empowers businesses to streamline processes, unlock data insights, and achieve operational excellence. Next blog would be how to connect standard API on postman and perform get and post function. Stay tuned! We hope you found this article useful, and if you would like to discuss anything, you can reach out to us at transform@cloudfronts.com