This three day course introduces the student to advanced development in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 using X++ and development tools. This course begins with learning the development environment and tools including application architecture, code security, creating help files and transferring modifications between applications. The student will then learn more about Fetch of data from the database, Classes, Forms and Reports. The exercises included in this course will focus on typical additions to and modifications of the standard application. This course is meant to be a more advanced course covering practical development in Microsoft Dynamics AX.
Module 1: Development Environment and Tools
This module gives a comprehensive foundation for the use of the development environment and integrated tools.
Lessons
Cross Reference
Trustworthy Computing (TwC)
Help System
Development Environment
Lab : Check Access in a Display Method
After completing this module, students will be able to:
View where application elements are being used within the system.
Implement secure X++ code.
Create and modify help files and associate them with application element nodes.
Transfer modifications from the development environment to test or live environment.
Module 2: Working with Data
This module focuses on fetching data from the database. The goal is to make optimal communication with the database with respect to performance. In addition, the student will have knowledge in why and how the use of temporary tables.
Lessons
While Select
Query
Caching
Locking
Temporary Tables
InitFrom
Parm Tables
Data Integration
Lab : Fetching Data
Lab : Converting Queries
Lab : Reducing locking
Lab : Temporary Tables
Lab : Integrating External Data
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Program optimal database access using a while select statement.
Program optimal database access using queries.
Describe the caching mechanisms in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009.
Prevent and resolve database locking.
Use temporary tables in classes, forms, and reports.
List the reasons for using InitFrom methods.
Use ParmId and ParmTables.
Employ the various techniques available for integrating external data with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009.
Module 3: Classes
This module shows how to use and modify some standard application classes and methods to utilize the existing code for new modifications.
Lessons
Collection Classes
Application Object Classes
Application Substituted Kernel Classes
RunBase Framework
Args Object
Lab : Create a Map
Lab : Create a Query From Code
Lab : Create a Global method
Lab : Run a Report From Code
Lab : Make a RunBase Class
Lab : Modify a RunBase Class
Lab : Using Args
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Use collection classes to store data in X++.
List which application objects control different Graphical User Interface (GUI) components.
Modify and use the Application Substituted Kernel Classes.
Extend the RunBase framework to create new batch processes.
Transfer information using the Args object.
Module 4: Forms
This module discusses how to create and modify advanced forms.
Lessons
Architecture
Data Sources
Form Controls
Form Methods
Placement of code
Additional Controls
Form Types
Lab : Create a form
Lab : Use Unbound Controls
Lab : Initialize a Form
Lab : Add a window control
Lab : Create a List Page
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Identify the three main sections that make up a form.
Add data sources to a form to define what data is displayed by the form.
Add controls to a form to display data.
Modify form methods to the control how the form behaves when it opens and closes.
Make decisions about where to place the code.
Make runtime modification of the fetch of data.
Create lookup forms, wizards and list pages.
Module 5: Reports
This module shows how to fetch data into reports based on queries or X++ code and covers some advanced functions, for example aggregating and additional report sections.
Lessons
Architecture
Data Sources
Design
Methods
Lab : Add Header and Footer Sections
Lab : Override System Methods
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Identify the three main sections that make up a report.
Add data sources to a report to define what data is displayed by the report.
Create a report design with multiple sections and controls.
Override system methods to control the fetch and display of data.
Before attending this course, students must have:
Completed Microsoft Dynamics AX2009 Development I
Completed Microsoft Dynamics AX2009 Development II
After completing this course, students will be able to:
View where application elements are being used within the system.
Implement secure X++ code.
Create and modify help files and associate them with application element nodes.
Transfer modifications from the development environment to test or live environment.
Program optimal database access using a while select statement.
Program optimal database access using queries.
Describe the caching mechanisms in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009.
Prevent and resolve database locking.
Use temporary tables in classes, forms, and reports.
List the reasons for using InitFrom methods.
Use ParmId and ParmTables.
Employ the various techniques available for integrating external data with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009.
Use collection classes to store data in X++.
List which application objects control different Graphical User Interface (GUI) components.
Modify and use the Application Substituted Kernel Classes.
Extend the RunBase framework to create new batch processes.
Transfer information using the Args object.
Identify the three main sections that make up a form.
Add data sources to a form to define what data is displayed by the form.
Add controls to a form to display data.
Modify form methods to the control how the form behaves when it opens and closes.
Make decisions about where to place the code.
Make runtime modification of the fetch of data.
Create lookup forms, wizards and list pages.
Identify the three main sections that make up a report.
Add data sources to a report to define what data is displayed by the report.
Create a report design with multiple sections and controls.
Override system methods to control the fetch and display of data.
This course is intended for individuals who will be developing within Microsoft Dynamics AX using X++. This audience typically includes technical consultants who will be working with Microsoft Dynamics AX to develop customizations and modifications to meet clients' needs. This course will be most beneficial for someone who is familiar with the concepts of object oriented programming, SQL and basic programming in X++. Additionally, consultants who are responsible for training or supporting the customer will benefit from this course.