| Overview: |
This course teaches the participant advanced X++ Development techniques. |
| Course Duration: |
4 Days. |
| Course Format: |
Instructor Led. |
| Course Prerequisites: |
Development III: X++ Advanced. |
| Course Audience: |
This course is intended for developers who are familiar with the Morph X and X++ development environment. |
| Exam: |
MB6-508 |
| Course Cost: |
TBA |
Course Outline:
Chapter 1: Development Guidelines
This chapter covers some advanced X++ functions that are used frequently in the application, and that the student may not be familiar with.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Make informed decisions about the method used during data migration.
- Understand the reasons for using InitFrom methods.
- Use ParmId and ParmTables
Chapter 2: Writing Secure Code
The Microsoft trustworthy computing goals are designed to deliver the level of trust and responsibility that people expect from the computing industry.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Implement secure X++ code.
- Be familiar with security involved with protected classes.
- Understand server-bound batch processing.
- Identifying disclosure threats in record level security.
- Performing implicit and explicit data authorization.
Chapter 3: Number Sequences
Number sequences are created and used by all programmers regularly. This chapter highlights the correct way to create a new number sequence and how to use a number sequence in code. It also explores the more advanced options available.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Assign a New Number.
- Use of Continuous Number Sequences.
- Format a Number.
- Use of Number Pre-Allocation.
- Clean Up Process.
- Use of Form Handler.
- Use of NumberSeqReference.
Chapter 4: Print Job Settings
Print Job Settings are used to control and retrieve settings when writing to a printer. This chapter details how to use these correctly.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Set Print Options.
- Retrieve Print Options.
- Use Pack and Unpack to store Settings.
- Use SysPrintOptions
Chapter 5: Business Connector
When using the Microsoft Dynamics AX Business Connector, other applications can access Microsoft Dynamics AX as a .NET or COM object. This means that the application can gain access to the data and business logic of Microsoft Dynamics AX, which enables the use of such applications as front ends, to Microsoft Dynamics AX.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Understand what the Business Connector can be used for.
- Distinguish between the .NET and the COM Business Connectors.
- Know how to setup and manage the Business Connector.
- Be able to debug code through the Business Connector.
- Learn the architecture of the Business Connector and use its managed classes.
- List various uses of the Business Connector.
Chapter 6: XML
This chapter explores the use of XML within Microsoft Dynamics AX. It gives the student an idea of some of the possibilities available with XML and gives examples of where XML is used today.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Make informed decisions about the method used during data migration.
- Understand the reasons for using InitFrom methods.
- Use ParmId and ParmTables.
Chapter 7: ActiveX
In this chapter the student learns how to add Active-X controls, how to manipulate them and how to find more information about how to use other active-x controls.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Use ActiveX control in Microsoft Dynamics AX.
- Understand the possibilities of using ActiveX controls.
- Find more information on using specific ActiveX controls.
Chapter 8: DLL
This chapter discusses DLL’s. It describes what they are, how they are created and how to use them in Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Understand what DLL’s are and what they can be used for.
- Find more information about individual DLL’s.
- Understand how and where the use of DLL’s has been implemented in Microsoft Dynamics AX.
- Write Microsoft Dynamics AX methods to make using DLL’s easier.
Chapter 9: CLR Integration
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Reference CLR assemblies in Microsoft Dynamics AX AOT.
- Add to the Global Assembly Cache.
- Write X++ code that interacts with managed code in external applications.
- Be familiar with the CLRInterop classes
Chapter 10: Ledger
This chapter helps the student understand two methods of posting transactions to the General Ledger. Due to the many varied situations that this could occur, there are a number of ways to approach this.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Understand the concepts behind the two main methods of posting transactions to the general ledger.
- Determine which is the best method to use in the different situations faced while making modifications.
- Make decisions regarding voucher numbers, currency, transaction types etc.
Chapter 11: Trade
The most common area for modifications in Microsoft Dynamics AX is the sales and purchase updates. This chapter explores the FormLetter constructs, and takes the students throught the code. There are also an number of journals associated with these modules and the are also be discussed.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Use SalesTableType, SalesLineType, PurchTableType, and PurchLineType.
- Post and Print Document Updates.
- Post Transactions.
- Use Settlements.
- Use Trade Agreements.
Chapter 12: Inventory
This chapter explores both ways in which to post inventory transactions, and also how to manipulate inventory dimension during both posting and when retrieving data. Inventory dimension are discussed in detail and once the student has seen examples of how to use them, they will understand the concept easily.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Create and post inventory journals.
- Use inventory dimensions.
- Use InventMovement.
- Use inventUpdate.
- Use inventSum.
- Use InventAdj.
Chapter 13: Production
This chapter introduces the student to the workings of the production module. The update of production order status is introduced as well as the requirement calculation
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Use of ProdMulti.
- Use of ProdStatusType.
- Use of ProdUpd.
- Scheduling production orders.
Chapter 14: Project
This chapter introduces the project module and some of the basic constructs within it. The student will learn to create the different types of journals, how invoice proposals are created and how invoices are posted.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Understand the structure and design of the project module.
- Post transactions to the project module.
- Make modifications to the project invoice proposal procedure.
- Make modifications to the project invoice procedure.
Chapter 15: Application Integration Framework
In this chapter the student will learn about how Microsoft Dynamics AX integrates with other applications by exchanging XML documents.
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- Understand the overall AIF Architecture.
- Understand the outbound document flow.
- Understand the inbound document flow.
- Become familiar with the XML document structure.
- Become familiar how to modify an existing XML Document.
Chapter 16: Case Study
This chapter outlines the case study that will be undertaken throughout the course. As the different technical and application specific areas are taught, the POS module is developed. This chapter introduces the initial basic design from which the student will build the module, and the students contribute to their own final design.
After completing this module, students will be able to: