Earlier in this chapter, we discussed a logical way for finding data for our report by starting at the database level and working our way down to the field level within the SQL database tables. While this approach utilized the GP naming and numbering convention, as well as the Resource Descriptions and Table Import tools within Dynamics GP, several other tools exist outside of the standard GP application that can help us better understand where our data might be located.
One useful tool for report writers and developers to use when trying to determine which tables should be used in building a report is the Software Development Kit (SDK), for short. Unlike the Resource Description windows, this tool resides outside of Dynamics GP and requires a separate download. This means that you don't need a workstation installation of Dynamics GP to use this tool, nor does it require you to consume a GP user license...