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New functions on Dataitem tables

string GetCaption() – returns the caption of the table int GetOptionValue(string ExternalFieldName) – returns the value of an option as integer string GetFilter(string ExternalFieldName) – returns a field filter string GetFilters() – returns the table filter CalcFields(ExternalFieldName1[,ExternalFieldName2,..]) – calculates the value of calc fields on a record SetAutoCalcFields(ExternalFieldName1[,ExternalFieldName2,..]) – autocals the value of calc fields

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Prepending and appending PDF files to a ForNAV report

To add PDF’s before and after the output of a DataItem (for example: an invoice) you can use the Append and Prepend JavaScript functions using a BLOB field with the PDF as parameter. The PDF’s can be stored in any table with a BLOB field. However, the easiest way to do this is to use

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NAVUG Summit 2017

ForNAV is a gold sponsor at NAVUG Summit 2017 NAVUG Summit 2017 will take place October 10 to 13 in Nashville, TN, USA. Join your peers there to get ready for the latest Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365, network, and learn from other NAV people and from Microsoft. ForNAV will have a session during

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Installing objects in ForNAV ISV granule area

When installing the ForNAV objects in the ForNAV ISV granule (6188500 Reports ForNAV) area, you are not able to import a txt-file unless you already have the objects in your database. Below you will find “blank” ForNAV objects for NAV 2016, NAV 2017, NAV 2018 and Business Central. You need to import these into your

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Upgrading to a new ForNAV version

This will show you how to upgrade your existing ForNAV reports to run on a newer ForNAV version. If you receive a new version for ForNAV, you often want your existing ForNAV reports to run on the new version. This can be done in two different ways depending on how many of your reports you

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Announcing Reports ForNAV 3.0

We are happy to announce general availability of Reports ForNAV 3.0. New standard reports One of the main features in Reports ForNAV 3.0 is a set of standard document reports. These reports are brand new, and designed and optimized for ForNAV. With these new standard reports, we are making it easy for customers and consultants

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Installing standard reports in ForNAV

Installing standard reports in ForNAV To install standard reports in ForNAV: In the Reports ForNAV Designer, click New, and in the Gallery select the ForNAV Report Pack. Alternatively, you can visit this website: http://bit.ly/ForNAVReportPack. NOTE The Gallery works on ForNAV 3.0.0.1279 and higher, and on Dynamics NAV 2016 and higher. Define the following four parameters:

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Directions EMEA 2017

ForNAV is a sponsor and exhibitor at Directions EMEA 2017 Directions EMEA 2017 will take place October 4 to 6 in Madrid, Spain. Join your peers there to get ready for the latest NAV and Dynamics 365 Financials, network, and learn from other NAV people and from Microsoft. ForNAV will have a session during the

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Directions North America 2017

Directions North America 2017 will take place September 17 to 20 at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes, Orlando, Florida. ForNAV is a Gold sponsor and exhibitor during the show. Meet the ForNAV team – and let us show you how easy it can be to work with reports in Microsoft Dynamics NAV and Dynamics 365

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Errors and Solutions

This page will list errors seen in past versions and hints on how to fix or work around these problems. Output Shows: The printer name ‘‘ already exists. Please change the name of the printer and try again. Reason: You most likely have a direct printer with the same name as a printer connected to

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