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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

Role Center pages


One of the key features of NAV 2013 is the Role Tailored user experience centered around Role Centers tied to user work roles. The Role Tailored approach provides a single point of access into the system for each user through their assigned Role Center. The user's Role Center acts as their home page. Their Role Center focuses on the tasks needed to support its users' jobs throughout the day. Primary tasks are front and center, while the Action Ribbon and Departments Menu provide easy access only a click or two away to other functions.

The standard NAV 2013 distribution from Microsoft includes 21 different Role Center pages, identified for user roles such as Bookkeeper, Sales Manager, Shop Supervisor, Purchasing Agent, and so on. Some localized NAV distributions may have additional Role Center pages included. It is critical to realize that the Role Centers supplied out of the box are not generally intended to be used directly out of the box. According to the Help section...