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💡 X++ Tip: Keep the Same Record Selected After Refresh in a Form or Data Source

 When you refresh a form data source in Dynamics AX or Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, the current selection is often lost — the cursor jumps back to the first record. This can be frustrating, especially if you want the user to remain on the same record after an update or refresh. Here’s a simple and reliable way to restore the cursor to the same record after the data source is refreshed. 🧩 Scenario Suppose we have a form displaying records from MyTable . When we refresh the data source — for example, after updating a field or calling executeQuery() — we want the form to return to the same record the user was viewing before the refresh. ✅ Solution: Use ds.cursor() We can achieve this using a record buffer and the cursor() method of the data source. public void refreshDataSource() { MyTable myTableRec; // buffer to store current record // Store the current record myTableRec = MyTable_ds.cursor(); // Refresh the data source MyTable_ds.r...

Integrate API using X++ in D365FO

 Process of making a POST request in X++ using the WinHttp class step by step. 1. Setup Before making an HTTP request, ensure you have the necessary URL, headers, and payload data you want to send. 2. Create the HttpWebRequest Object You will first need to create an instance of HttpWebRequest by specifying the URL you want to send the POST request to. 3. Configure the Request Set the HTTP method to POST and configure any necessary headers and content type. Prepare the request body as a byte array. 4. Send the Request and Handle the Response Write the request body to the request stream, send the request, and read the response. Example Code Here’s a detailed step-by-step example in X++: static void PostRequestExample(Args _args) {     System.Net.HttpWebRequest request;     System.Net.HttpWebResponse response;     System.IO.Stream requestStream, responseStream;     System.IO.StreamReader reader;     System.Text.Encoding utf8;  ...

Converting Windows Server Evaluation to a Full Version

 Microsoft offers trial versions of Windows Server, such as StandardEvaluation or DatacenterEvaluation, for users to explore the platform’s features. These evaluation editions are available for download from the Microsoft Evaluation Center and are intended for testing, training, or evaluation purposes, not for commercial use. Once installed, these evaluation versions provide a 180-day trial period to assess the system’s capabilities. If you find yourself using an evaluation version for production purposes, you can upgrade it to a full version without losing your data or needing to reinstall the operating system. This guide walks you through the process of extending the evaluation period and converting your Windows Server Evaluation edition to a full retail version. Extending the Windows Server Evaluation Period When using an evaluation version of Windows Server, the desktop will display the current edition and the remaining trial period. To check the time left on your evaluation pe...

Customizing Date Lookup to Use the Persian Calendar in D365FO (X++)

Introduction Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365FO) traditionally uses the Gregorian calendar for date selections. If your organization requires the Persian calendar, you can customize the default date picker form, SysDateLookUp, to accommodate this need. This blog provides a detailed guide on how to achieve this, including the creation of necessary classes and methods for date conversion. Step-by-Step Guide 1. Duplicate the SysDateLookUp Form To begin, you need to create a copy of the existing SysDateLookUp form, which will be customized to use the Persian calendar. Action : In the Application Object Tree (AOT), locate the SysDateLookUp form, right-click it, and select "Duplicate." Name the new form : PersianDateLookup 2. Configure the Persian Calendar Open the Form : Navigate to the AOT, find the duplicated PersianDateLookup form, and open it. Modify the Init Method : Open the init method of the PersianDateLookup form and set the calendar type to Persian. Use a util...

Configuring a Secure Connection to D365FO in OneBox

  Introduction In this guide, we will address how to eliminate the “Not secure” message that appears in the URL bar when connecting to Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (D365FO) in a local development environment known as OneBox. We will explore why this issue arises and provide a step-by-step solution to fix it. Understanding the Issue The problem originates from the site certificate not meeting the latest security standards. Google Chrome, starting from version 58, uses only the subjectAlternativeName extension, not the commonName , to validate the domain name against the site certificate. This change means that if the certificate does not comply with these standards, Chrome will flag it as invalid. Although Internet Explorer (IE) is less strict and may not show this warning, the issue is significant for Chrome users. More information can be found at this link: Google Chrome Security Support . Solution Steps Step 1: Generate a New Self-Signed Certificate To address this is...