Category Archives: AX2012

Possible bug in DIEF – Opening balances – fixed assets

Posted on October 24, 2013 by janeteblake

Back on June 12 of this year, I reported (to MS and on this blog here) a bug in the data import export framework. Microsoft was very responsive and published a KB on June 18. (I’m flattered that the KB … Continue reading →

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Dynamics AX 2012 books

Posted on October 7, 2013 by janeteblake

The biggest thing that struck me when I moved from “some other system” to Dynamics AX was the apparent lack of resources. Well, they’re there – they’re just in a different format. Still, it doesn’t hurt to gather together a … Continue reading →

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Data migration – NOT plug and play!

Posted on October 2, 2013 by janeteblake

We’ve had some customers lately who thought they could just pick a data migration solution (typically Data import export framework, or DIEF), drop it in, and go. While anyone who’s been in Dynamics AX 2012 for a while will tell … Continue reading →

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DIEF and missing DLL’s

Posted on October 1, 2013 by janeteblake

I recently worked with someone who came from a cut-throat AX environment, and it made me doubly glad for the collaborative team atmosphere here. AX often seems to be trying to do one in as it is; we need all the … Continue reading →

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Five Good Minutes – PowerView, Odata, and Fantasy Football

Posted on September 18, 2013 by janeteblake

So, does the ability to sell, translate to an ability to pick players for your fantasy football league? That is the burning question addressed by the latest Five Good Minutes With Microsoft Dynamics AX. Oh, and also, it’s an excellent … Continue reading →

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Five Good Minutes – Project Module, Project Cubes, and Golf Courses

Posted on July 2, 2013 by janeteblake

This week, Chad discusses accounting with projects. The project module is a scary unknown to many AX people, and this post demystifies much of it, and how it relates to fixed assets and budgets. Chad follows a project through from … Continue reading →

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Data Import Export Framework – using validation in insert/update

Posted on June 15, 2013 by janeteblake

While using the DIXF (data import export framework) tool, I noticed that my selection to use business logic upon insert/update was not happening as I had expected it to. There were two reasons for this. Class method DMFProductEntityClass.insertUpdate has as … Continue reading →

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Data import export framework error around InventTableModule

Posted on June 12, 2013 by janeteblake

I’ve been having a blast with the new data import export framework (DIXF) tool. I’ve been making notes called Tips and Tricks in the hopes of sharing them on this blog. But in the meantime, I encountered a bug today … Continue reading →

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Five Good Minutes – Cube Data, Power Pivot, Role Centers and Vacation

Posted on June 9, 2013 by janeteblake

Chad has released his fourth video blog; this one called Five Good Minutes – Cube Data, Power Pivot, Role Centers and Vacation In it, Chad demystifies several scary terms: tables, queries, views, perspectives, cubes. (Well, ok, if “tables” scares you, … Continue reading →

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Five Good Minutes – “Nerd” Alert Rules in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

Posted on June 3, 2013 by janeteblake

I’m happy to screen the third installment of “Five Good Minutes” for you! Chad’s intro: In this new episode of “Five Good Minutes” consultant Chad Carnes demonstrates the power of alert rules in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. Follow along and … Continue reading →

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