Beyond the features present in Microsoft Dynamics GP, there are ways to use those features to accomplish things never intended—in short, hacks. In this chapter, we'll explore some useful ways to hack existing features to provide improvements, speed things up, and even add a new option or two. In this chapter, we'll look at the following recipes:
Building custom help with Window notes
Using Comments without needing a comment name
Keeping the chart of accounts clean by reactivating Account Segment warnings
Improving clarity by timing Depreciation Posting to the General Ledger
Reducing licensing needs by preventing Multiple Company Logins
Turning on more features with
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Correcting a lost system password by resetting the System Password
Warning the user if Caps Lock is on during login
Getting greater journal entry control by clearing recurring batch amounts