Managing Client Versions

How do you know if you have updated all of your client machines to the correct and current AX version?

https://community.dynamics.com/product/ax/axtechnical/b/axinthefield/archive/2010/09/16/managing-client-versions.aspx

ClrBridge issue when deploying reports

Query:

I am getting a ClrBridge issue when deploying reports.

Answer:

Restart your server and it should work.

AL.exe is not installed

Query :

I am deploying the reports on the reporting server but getting the following error, "AL.exe is not installed"

Answer:

This is because you have not installed the .Net SDK, install it from here, http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=e6e1c3df-a74f-4207-8586-711ebe331cdc&displaylang=en, and you should be good.

You must install SQL server 2005 Reporting Services Service Pack 2 before installing the report extensions

Query:

I am trying to install this extension. When I run the Setup, I get the following message : "You must install SQL server 2005 Reporting Services Service Pack 2 before installing the report extensions".

Answer

It is because you need a hot fix. You can get the hot fix from here, https://mbs2.microsoft.com/Knowledgebase/KBDisplay.aspx?WTNTZSMNWUKNTMMYXUPYZQPOUXNXSPSYRYYMQTUNYUROMKPUTXTUVNQONXVWPPQN&wa=wsignin1.0#appliesto

Dynamics AX EP Toolbox item not showing up

Question:

I can not see the EP toolbox items on visual studio.

Answer:

1- Open Visual Studio

2- Goto Toolbox -> Right click -> choose items

3- If AX* Items are there on .Net table select them all

4- If not go to dynamics ax main folder\client\bin and select

Microsoft.Dynamics.Framework.Portal file

5- Now you should be able to see the AX* Items, select them all and you should be good to go.

Creating a project with all files from a specific layer

Create a new project.

Apply an advanced filter on it - you can see it on the top.(Click on that)

Now a project filter will get opened.Click on select - now an inquiry will get opened.

In that for

Table - Application Level

Field - Util Level

Select criteria as - USR

Click Ok and again OK on project filter - now system will include all the usr layer objects to the project.

Dynamics AX and SSRS Videos

Query:

I am new to SSRS in Dynamics AX where can I get started.

Answer:

Use the following link to access all the videos you need for getting started,

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/dynamicsaxbi/archive/2010/12/01/ax-ssrs-reporting-screencast-list.aspx

Dynamics AX Audio Recorder

Question:

What is the best technique to use an audio recorder?

Answer:

Use the following link to use the recorder.

http://justlikeamagic.wordpress.com/2010/03/23/creating-a-sound-recorder/

and use .Net business connector to connect to the .Net interface.

LogonSystemChangedException Dynamics AX

Question:

I am getting LogonSystemChangedException when logging into Dynamics AX using business connector. What can be the cause of it?

Answer:

The correct way to use the method is,

dynamicsAX.LogonAs("AX Alias", "domain",

new System.Net.NetworkCredential("bcaccount", "bcaccountpassword", "domain"),

"company", null, "Instance@server:port", null);

Sometimes you get this issue if you have been logged in with another business connector account. If this is the case make sure to logoff from all business connector sessions and try again.

Creating a new Virtual Machine

Question:

How can I create a copy of a virtual machine.

Answer:

You can use the following link,

http://www.windowsreference.com/windows-server-2008/hyper-v-how-to-clone-a-virtual-machine-vm/