DW NavBack Lite Beta v1.01B

Administrator · 2007-08-06

DW NavBackup - Navision Backup Tool
DW NavBackup tool created specially to schedule automatic backup for Navision. Fully free to use. Tested with 3.01-5.0 versions. Vista compatible.
Requirements: .NET Framework 2.0 OS: 2000,XP,2003,Vista

http://www.mibuso.com/dlinfo.asp?FileID=879

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Igor_Beeone · 2007-08-06

Hello,
here is additional information:
Features:

1) Supports 3 types of databases: Database File, Native Server, SQL Server!
2) Uses native way of backuping!
3) Flexible backup description, filename definition using predefined constants (Year4,Year4, Month, Month Text, Days, Time24, Time12, Date4Y2M2D,Date2Y2M2D...)
4) Schedule full/partial backuping by selecting various options (Companies/Objects...)
5) Flexible Email Notification (Could be defined for Error/Success event)
6) Compression using two types: ZIP and 7Z what reduces size of backup up to 90%
7) After backup launch utility, which adds additional possibility to control later process
8 ) FREE!
Screens could be found here: http://www.dynamicsway.com/Screens.html
If somebody is interested in this tool and founf "bug" or feature request - please post here.
Thank You.
Br,
Igor Beeone

abhaydalal8722 · 2007-08-07

I am able to retrieve the company, but
i am getting error when i run the Test Script. The application just closes.
Can u tell me why that can be

Igor_Beeone · 2007-08-07

Hello,
TestScript tuns on a background - so no form is opened while pushing button testscript.
While pushing button TestScript next actions will be performed:
Navision will be opened (notice that all Navision clients must be closed)
Navision will log in automatically (you will need to wait 5 seconds)
Navision will start backup functionality

If You still have problems, please send me a log file to support@dynamicsway.com with client information/database type information and script (remove login/pass from it first).
If there is any error on screen please attach a picture.
Thank You for Your message.
Br,
Igor Beeone

abhaydalal8722 · 2007-08-07

thanks for answering.
The backup is getting created but not the complete backup my 2GB database creates a backup of 2.14MB only
The log file is showing backup successfully completed but the backup is not restorable

Igor_Beeone · 2007-08-07

Hello,
could You send me configuration script file to support@dynamicsway.com
and version you're using.
Seems it hasn't recognized the version of a client.
Hope to hear from You.
Br,
Igor Beeone

uappel · 2007-08-07

Hello,
perfect tool. May I get full support or purchase a tool with support? What price it would be? What's the difference between your solution and expandit backup util?
Thank You.

Uwe

Igor_Beeone · 2007-08-07

Hello Uwe,
Thank you for your comment.
Till this tool is in beta, it's free to download and use (version on mibuso.com) except selling it to end-client But no support/warranty is provided for beta versions but they are completely free to use There are still things to complete and additional features to implement. Currenly testing some major features, which makes this product unique (I hope).
Also there are some things left to fix.
Sales price is not figured yet. But after release - there will be full support for it. Contact us please for this question on transfer@dynamicsway.com .
Future versions will be anounced using commercial section of MiBuSo.
About comparing two products - my advice would be to compare two products and make decision then. :-$
Hope to hear from You.
Br,
Igor Beeone

elTorito · 2007-08-09

Can the tool make Backups Rotary ?

For Example i Would have Backups from the last 2 weeks Only, when 2 weeks are over, then delete the oldest and create newest backup.

Or can i say the Tool that makes me one backup once week? And when i have 14 backups, delete the oldest and created the newest.

This was my question / suggest, sorry my bad english. [-o<

Thanks.

Teddy · 2007-08-14

guys i can use the backup i have error even in accessing the manual. hte version of my nav is 4.1

thank you

Teddy · 2007-08-14

THIS IS THE ERROR when i open or run the program

See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.ComponentModel.Win32Exception: The system cannot find the file specified
at System.Diagnostics.Process.StartWithShellExecuteEx(ProcessStartInfo startInfo)
at System.Diagnostics.Process.Start()
at System.Diagnostics.Process.Start(ProcessStartInfo startInfo)
at System.Diagnostics.Process.Start(String fileName)
at DW_NavBackup.MainForm.manualToolStripMenuItem_Click(Object sender, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.RaiseEvent(Object key, EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripMenuItem.OnClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.HandleClick(EventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.HandleMouseUp(MouseEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.FireEventInteractive(EventArgs e, ToolStripItemEventType met)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripItem.FireEvent(EventArgs e, ToolStripItemEventType met)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStrip.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mea)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripDropDown.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs mea)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStrip.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ToolStripDropDown.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)

************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll

DW NavBackup
Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0
CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/DynamicsWay%20NavBackup/DW%20NavBackup.exe

System
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll

System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll

System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.832 (QFE.050727-8300)
CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll

************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.

Igor_Beeone · 2007-08-14

Hello,
Teddy- Manual is not accessible for the version uploaded on mibuso it was excluded. Since release - everything is going to be on it's place. Is there any more errors except accessing Manual file (From the log I can see that it's the place where you trying to access manual - but You told You have problems even running it?)
elTorito - this feature is already included and under testing.
Hope to hear from You.
Br,
Igor Beeone

Teddy · 2007-08-14

thank you for fast response. the scheduler and backup are working but the problem now is giving me a message that the database is in Used i can't open now my test system.

and another question is what is the use of autorun (on Finish) this is located on the finalization tab.

thank you very much for the very fast response. i appreciate it...

Igor_Beeone · 2007-08-14

Hello,
if you're using direct database connection - in this case maybe there are one little problem left closing normally Navision with 2.x-3.x versions that's why it leaves database locked or database user is online even after Navision is closed. This bug is fixed for the release. (Please write the client version You have and database type You use). Also check if there are enough license users to connect to database. Take in mind that if You're using database connection (directly to database) - Navision clients must be closed.
About Autorun - You can select .exe or .bat file to run after backup and compression is completed. Also you can pass arguments for the program using next field.
Hope to hear from You.
Br,
Igor Beeone

Teddy · 2007-08-14

Mr. Igor Beeone

hello

i have client 4.1 and i using directly to database. we configure this machine as stand alone server, because our business is retailing and it was distributed to different location.

how can i unlock the database after back -up and one more thing about the email i confige this one but it is not send any email to the recipeint.

another question is that do you have any idea how to export the report of navision to excel file

is it possible to get your email so that i can send you the snap shot of the error.

thank very much for your help

Thank you

Teddy

Igor_Beeone · 2007-08-14

Hello,
I've been writing support email in previous messages: support@dynamicsway.com
Thank you for your comments. Please send your script file also please.
About Excel export there are many information about how to export to excel report, but there you will need additional programming for this.
Write me personally your situation maybe I could help you.
Br,
Igor Beeone

Teddy · 2007-08-15

Mr. Igor

Hi

i send the script to support@dynamicsway.com. i hope you will read it and send me reply to this matter.

thanks

ted

paddy · 2007-09-13

Hi,

When I run the tool I get the following error in the logfile:

13/09/2007 13:04:57 : Error getting Navision handle

Do you know what this is?

Thanks

Igor_Beeone · 2007-09-17

Hello,
please tell me Navision version You are using.
Currently there is going to be an update to DW NavBackup with some minor/major changes and bugfixes.
Already submited - waiting for Administrator decision.

Administrator · 2007-09-17

DW NavBack Lite Beta
Now You may schedule Navision database (Database File/Native connection/SQL connection) backup in 5 minutes. Easy-to-use, flexible solution contains next features:

1. Support for SQL Server/Native Server/Database types!
2. Flexible Backup Name generation using predefined constants!
3. Automatic Companies retrieving functionality, which helps reduce mistakes while inputing Company names!
4. All the Navision Backup environment options exists!
5. Supports for 7Zip and ZIP archive formats to reduce backup size up to 90%!
6. Flexible E-Mail notification (On Success/On Error/Both) with log attachment!
7. Log file creation!
8. Not linked to selected Navision environment language!
9. Supports 3.X-5.X Navision versions
10. Easy-to-use interface. Use standard Windows Scheduler!
11. Possibility to run Script/Executable after Backup process (archive/backup arguments support!)
12. NT/Database ide ntification support Latest downloads could be obtained on MiBuSo or http://www.dynamicsway.com website.

Changes:
1. Code cleaned
2. Changed Navision version identification
3. Archiving major fixes
4. Log functionality changed fixes
5. Test Script changed
6. SQL Server and Database search over LAN
7. Backup description now may use predefined constants

http://www.mibuso.com/dlinfo.asp?FileID=879

Discuss this download here.

Tvis · 2007-09-18

I just tested the updated version on a local Native Database (3.60) and everything is working rather smoothly except it starts doing the backup but somehow aborts after having run the backup for like 10-15 seconds?

Any idea whats causing this?

IB · 2007-09-19

Hello,
send script and log file to support@dynamicsway.com to solve this problem.

Savatage · 2007-09-19

Same problem here
1)Opens Nav
2)Logs into Nav
3)Backup screen opens
4)Description & Filename filled out
5)backup starts (10 secs) Backup closes

Igor_Beeone · 2007-09-19

Hello,
this problem was fixed. Please download new version from DynamicsWay site or from Mibuso version 0.89B (Has been submitted, will be available tomorrow). Please test it and write a feedback.
Thank You very much.

Tvis · 2007-09-19

I just tried the new version - and things are running smoothly.

Is this going to be a free tool or are you planning to commerzialise it?

Administrator · 2007-09-19

DW NavBack Lite Beta v1.01B
Now You may schedule Navision database (Database File/Native connection/SQL connection) backup in 5 minutes. Easy-to-use, flexible solution contains next features:

1. Support for SQL Server/Native Server/Database types!
2. Flexible Backup Name generation using predefined constants!
3. Automatic Companies retrieving functionality, which helps reduce mistakes while inputing Company names!
4. All the Navision Backup environment options exists!
5. Supports for 7Zip and ZIP archive formats to reduce backup size up to 90%!
6. Flexible E-Mail notification (On Success/On Error/Both) with log attachment!
7. Log file creation!
8. Not linked to selected Navision environment language!
9. Supports 3.X-5.X Navision versions
10. Easy-to-use interface. Use standard Windows Scheduler!
11. Possibility to run Script/Executable after Backup process (archive/backup arguments support!)
12. NT/Database identification support Latest downloads could be obtained on MiBuSo or http://www.dynamicsway.com website.

Changes:
1. Code cleaned
2. Changed Navision version identification
3. Archiving major fixes
4. Log functionality changed fixes
5. Test Script changed
6. SQL Server and Database search over LAN
7. Backup description now may use predefined constants

Version - 0.89B:
Fixed: 3.X version identification fixed

http://www.mibuso.com/dlinfo.asp?FileID=879

Discuss this download here.

Igor_Beeone · 2007-09-20

Hello,
it won't be commercialized, but You can't sell it to end Customer without special license. You may only install and use.
If You would like to donate on my new notebook (it's was down yesterday after bugfix was released:)) or would like to see the registration name in About box, get full support and make profit by reselling to end-customer - we can deal it:)
Another thing - Navision manipulation sources and compiled libaries - are not free. If You are interested in this - you may contact me directly for a conversation.
Br,
Igor Beeone

Savatage · 2007-09-20

Thanks for the updated fix - works perfectly now.

Question. The backup creates 4 files (for me). Does the zip zip all 4 into one file or does it just zip the first one it finds?

Igor_Beeone · 2007-09-20

Hello Savatage,
this problem will be fixed in next version (today/tomorrow).
Also I would like to ask if it's good to have two archivers (7Z/ZIP) or leave one ZIP and dismiss 7Z archiver as an additional util (Standart Windows ZIP folders be used in this case)?
Need Your suggestions.
Hope to hear from You.
Br,
Igor

kriki · 2007-09-20

Igor Beeone wrote:

Hello Savatage,
this problem will be fixed in next version (today/tomorrow).
Also I would like to ask if it's good to have two archivers (7Z/ZIP) or leave one ZIP and dismiss 7Z archiver as an additional util (Standart Windows ZIP folders be used in this case)?
Need Your suggestions.
Hope to hear from You.
Br,
Igor

I would use 7zip. It's default zipping is slower then the max zipping of winzip, but it crunches more.

Savatage · 2007-09-20

I agree with Kriki

(hey that rhymes!) if you pronounce it "Creeky"

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