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Ax 2009 Development Introduction

The document discusses Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 customization. It describes the features and structure of AX 2009, including its application object layers. It covers how to customize and develop for AX 2009 through system objects, adding new modules, and using customization tools like MorphX and the Application Object Tree. The document provides examples of customizing forms, reports, menus, and more using these tools.

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Ax 2009 Development Introduction

The document discusses Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 customization. It describes the features and structure of AX 2009, including its application object layers. It covers how to customize and develop for AX 2009 through system objects, adding new modules, and using customization tools like MorphX and the Application Object Tree. The document provides examples of customizing forms, reports, menus, and more using these tools.

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MICROSOFT DYNAMICS AX

2009 CUSTOMIZATION
By
Rehman Adeel
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009
 Introduction
 Features
 Structure
 Application Object Layers
 Customization and Development
 System Objects
 Adding New Modules
 Customization Tools
 MorphX, Application Object Tree(AOT) etc.
Introduction
 AX 2009 at a glance
 Customizable and Scalable ERP
 Multi-language and Multi-currency support
 Financial Management
 Supply Chain Managment
 Manufacturing
 E-business
 Wholesales
 Services Industry
 Supports SQL Server and Oracle
Features
 Functional Features
 Single Database architecture for all the companies in
an organization
 Highly integrated design between functional areas
 Dimension based system for manufacturing and
financial modules
 Multi-currency and multi-language support
 Forecasting and Master planning is available
 Security
Features
 Development Tools and Features
 MorphX
 .NET Business Connector
 Application Object Tree(AOT)
 IntelliMorph
Structure
 Microsoft Dynamics AX is built upon tier structure

 First Tier
 Intelligent Client

 Second Tier
 AOS

 Third Tier
 Database Server
Application Object Layers
 Ease of customization
 Drag & Drop
 UI Adjustments (by end users)

 Customization versioning
 Safety of original code using layers concept
 Newest customization has priority
Application Object Layers
Standard Layers
 SYS
 The innermost layer; the System or SYS layer
 GLS
 Country-Specific Functionality
 HFX
 Hot Fixes
 Service Packs
 SL1, SL2, and SL3
 Vertical Partner Solutions Layer
Modifiable Layers
 BUS
 Develop and distribute vertical solutions
 License is mandatory

 VAR
 Separate layer for Value Added Reseller
 Any developments can be added

 CUS
 Modification of installation media
 Add generic enterprise modifications
Modifiable Layers
 USR
 Companies use this layer to make unique
customizations on customer installation media which
may include reports etc…
 Patch Layers
Developers
 AX 2009 Developer Groups
 Microsoft Business Solution Developers
 Individuals, who developed the application

 Business Partners and Developers


 Partners, with internal customization facilities

 End-Users
Customization and Development

 AX 2009 Development Tools


 IntelliMorph
 MorphX
 X++

 IntelliMorph
 IntelliMorph is the automatic layout generation of
forms, reports, and menus
 Example
IntelliMorph
IntelliMorph
 Drag and Drop (Grid Columns)

 Automatic layout control through IntelliMorph


 Forms, Reports and Menus Layouts
MorphX
 MorphX is a superior tool than IntelliMorph
 MorphX helps in performing, for example:
 Adding a new field on Forms
 Reports modification
 Menu items
X++
 Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 is built upon
 Object Oriented
 Inheritance is the key concept
MorphX and the AOT
 Application Object Tree (AOT) contains:
 Data dictionary
 Reports
 Forms
 Classes etc.

 Node = A unique object type


 Drag & Drop
Application Object Tree
Application Object Tree
 Data Dictionary contains:
 Tables, Maps, Views, Extended Data Types, Base
Enums etc
 Example
Application Object Tree
 Table Elements
 Fields
 Field Groups
 Indexes
 Relations
 Delete Actions
 Methods
Application Object Tree
 Classes
 Forms
 Reports
 Menus
 Menu Items etc
Creating a Form
 The basic object categories of a form are as
follows:
 Methods
 Data Sources
 Designs
Customer Form
Customer Form

Data Sources
Customer Form

Design Node
Customer Form

Methods
Reports
 Printable documents
 Creating a Report
Report Design
 Visual Report Designer
Report Design
 Auto Design
 Generated Design
 Sections within a Report
 Prolog
 Page Header
 Header
 Section Group
 Footer
 Page Footer
 Epilog
Menu Items
 There are three types of menu items that can be
created:
 Display
 Output
 Action
Creating a Menu Item
Menus Node
Content Pane
Q&A Session

Q&A
THANK YOU

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