Setting Cross-reference update in a Schedueld task

An updated Cross reference is an indispensable tool when developing for AX but the client-side dependency can be annoying. So after a little research I found the command line parameter/Windows build-in Scheduled task combo and it does the trick.

In the class SysStartupCmd's construct the command line parameter compileAll-startup command the the parm _+ instantiates a complete compile and cross reference update which means that if you set-up a Scheduled task in Window's standart scheduled task tool with the parameter -startupcmd=compileAll_+ you can update when it suits your development team best.

MB6503 - AX 4.0 Installation and Configuration certification

So, I've done it - I got my AX 4.0 Installation and Configuration certification. Actually this test was harder than I expected it to be but there's my five cent worth of advice for those of you who are preparing to take this exam. RTFM ( here an abbreviation of read the fun manual). Nearly all the answers are to be found in the Installation and Configuration manual provided by MS. Hands-on experience will also greatly increase your chances of passing this test, in my opinion.

OpenOffice and Dynamics ax

Here is an example of how to use OpenOffice together with Dynamics AX (code-wise of course)

static void Job2(Args _args)
{ COM OpenOffice;
COM DeskTop;
COM Document;
COMVariant arg;
Array arr = new Array(Types::String);

//Creating instance of OpenOffice.org
OpenOffice = new Com("com.sun.star.ServiceManager");
DeskTop = OpenOffice.CreateInstance("com.sun.star.frame.Desktop");

// create and initialize a COMVariant object
arg = COMVariant::createFromArray(arr);
//Creating the document
Document = DeskTop.LoadComponentFromURL("private:factory/scalc", "_blank", 0, arg);
}

Original post by Ivan Kasperuk

My coding practice vs. your practice

your program (n): a maze of non-sequiturs littered with clever-clever tricks and irrelevant comments. Compare MY PROGRAM.

my program (n): a gem of algorithmic precision, offering the most sublime balance between compact, efficient coding on the one hand, and fully commented legibility for posterity on the other. Compare YOUR PROGRAM.

How to close a form after a certain timespan

Sometimes it would be really nice if a form closes automatically after a certain timespan. I found it particulary useful in ShopFloorControl, where end-users might not have a mouse to point to close on a form.

On the forms run:

public void run()
{
str JmgJobId;
// Define variable for timeout
// Created with new int on JmgParameters
int TimeOut = JmgParameters::find().JmgRegistredOnJobPromptTime;

// Check if there is a parm
if(element.args().parm())
{
JmgJobId = element.args().parm();
jobIdTxt.text(JmgJobId);
}

super();

// Close form after TimeOut
this.setTimeOut(identifierstr(close),TimeOut);
}

DAX 2009 RTM ready on Partner Source

Here it comes - the RTM of 2009. You can download it from ParterSource (requires a ParterSource access as always). I've been experimenting with the TAP for some time now, and I must say that I like it more and more every time I open it. The project module is changed substatially compare with 4.0 which might prolong the learning curve.

Along side the actual RTM there is also an upgrade-document if you plan to upgrade already exsisting Axaptas to Dynamics AX 2009, and I'm glad to find out that there is an option of upgrading directly from 3.0 to 2009, which really eases application upgrades and transitions.

I can't wait to get going with the DAX 2009.

Happy hacking

WinMerge - a nifty little compare-tool

When checking for consistency between labels I use a nifty little tool called WinMerge. It's OpenSouce and has a shell-integration which eases daily use. It can be downloaded from here