Automatically Importing Objects

craigbarbs

Does anybody know how to automate the process of importing objects into a database? Is this even possible?

A solution such as this would be great for remote support. The ideal solution would need to ensure that the objects being imported are in the correct sequence to prevent any errors from cropping up.

Thanks
Craig

Sbhat

Hi,

I think you do not want to import objects automatically because you are risking your modifications. Say by mistake you overwrite a object with a new object which would cause to overwrite your modification. That's why Navision gives you import worksheet to make sure you know before hand what objects conflict in your system.

Thanks
Best regards
Suresh.

aohlfsen

In table 2000000001 as I recall there is a blob-field reference to a blob field which actually contains the code for the object itself.

This blobfield can be exported from one database and exported into another.

You should however be aware, that the exportet blob doesn't contain any reference to, from which object it originates, so together with the blob you will have to export a record which contains the header information for the object-blob (object type, object no. etc.).

craigbarbs

Hi,

I'm aware of the risks. The ideal solution would need to cater for some sort of versioning.

In terms of loosing development, I doubt that it would be a problem, because development would be done in an off-line environment. Onsite at a client, we would always replace all the objects any how.

The idea of importing directly into the object table sounds like a great idea. Has anybody ever tried it? I assume that it could be rather risky.

Thanks.

nicklasl

Hi,

GoPro-Landsteinar (Island) has a solution bundled/integrated with Retail Backoffice where you could replicate both data and objects between databases... I don't know if this replicator is sold seperatly, but check
with your local Navision office...

//Nicklas

craigbarbs

Thanks Nicklas, I'll see what I can find.