SQL joins are a fundamental concept in relational database management systems. They enable you to combine data from multiple tables based on relationships between those tables. This article provides an in-depth look at the different types of joins, their use cases, and examples to help you understand when and how to use them effectively.
Unlock the Power of XrmToolBox: Tips for Using Web Resources Manager, ReportSync, and Script Finder
As a Dynamics 365 developer or functional consultant, you’ve likely encountered scenarios where managing resources and tracking dependencies can feel like a daunting task. Luckily, XrmToolBox provides a range of tools that simplify these processes, helping you save time and effort. Let’s explore three key tools and some tips to get the most out of them.
Resolving Metadata Setting Attribute Value Failures in Power Pages
Introduction
When integrating Power Pages with Dynamics 365, you might encounter an issue where changes to field attributes through Power Pages metadata settings do not reflect due to Dynamics 365 fields being set to read-only. This article provides a straightforward explanation and solution to this common problem.
How to Get the User's Current Location in Dynamics 365 Using JavaScript
In Dynamics 365, you can use JavaScript to retrieve the user's current geographical location and store it in custom fields on the form. This guide explains how to implement a function that utilizes the browser's geolocation API.
Using JavaScript to Navigate to Google Maps in Dynamics 365
This guide demonstrates how to use JavaScript in Dynamics 365 to enable navigation buttons that open Google Maps with predefined locations.
How to Limit the Maximum Number of Records in a D365 View (Top N) Using a Plugin
Requirement
We need to limit how many records a Dynamics 365 (D365) view returns. Since there’s no out-of-box (OOB) way to do this, we introduced a custom column dsl_topn. This column holds the “Top N” value we want. A plugin then intercepts the FetchXML query and injects the <fetch top="N"/>
attribute, removing any conflicting paging attributes in the process.
Merging Word Documents in Dynamics 365 Using Only Built-In Features
Below is a straightforward approach to merge two Word documents in Dynamics 365—without resorting to third-party paid connectors or extensions. By leveraging a custom Action, a Power Automate flow, and a plugin with OpenXML (embedded via ILRepack), you can seamlessly combine Word files and store the merged result, all in one out-of-the-box solution.