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Programming Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 - Third Edition

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Programming Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 - Third Edition

Overview of this book

Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 is a complete and robust ERP system that is accompanied by a comprehensive set of development tools. You will learn how to master these tools and tailor Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 to meet your customer's specific business needs."Programming Microsoft Dynamics® NAV 2013" will lead you from start to finish, teaching you how to use this incredible ERP software whilst simultaneously making you a more productive developer. You'll learn how to implement your solutions, as well as evaluating, managing and appraising Dynamics NAV 2013 productions and projects.You will be empowered with the skills and knowledge that you need to get the job done and exceed your client's expectations. Step by step, you will learn how to use NAV, master the C/AL programming language, as well as the construction and uses of each object type. Ultimately, you will be able to bring your NAV 2013 solution together with fantastic efficiency.Hands-on development examples and additional material teach you by example and uncover the insider knowledge that only years of experience can provide, truly unleashing your productivity and potential.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
Programming Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013
Credits
Foreword
About the Authors
Acknowledgements
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

Multi-language system


The NAV system is designed as a multi-language system, meaning it can interface with users in many languages. The base product is distributed with American English as the primary language, but each local version comes with one or more other languages ready for use. Since the system can be set up to operate from a single database displaying user interfaces in several different languages, NAV is particularly suitable for firms operating from a central system serving users in multiple countries. NAV is used by businesses all over the world, operating in dozens of different languages. It is important to note that when the application language is changed, that has no effect on the data in the database. The data is not multi-language unless we provide that functionality by means of our own enhancements or data structure.

The basic elements that support the multi-language feature include:

  • Multi-language Captioning properties (for example, CaptionML) supporting definitions of...