Convert Navision 2.6 Database in Dynamics NAV 4.00

Jackf03

Hello,

I am still using Navision 2.6
I would like to convert my database and use it in Dynamics NAV 4.00
Is it safe and stable?
Is there any known problems doing this?

The reason I would like to do this is to use hotcopy to make backup while the database is running.

Thanks for your help

ara3n

I'm guessing you are on native,

Yes 4.0 is a stable product for Native. So you can upgrade. I would suggest to do it to 5.0 sp1. You can get functionality such as export to excel and word with minor changes.

Jackf03

Thank you for your answer.
Yes, I am on native.

Jackf03

Dear Rashed,

I heard that the fields "date formula" have to be adapted after the conversion in 4.0
Also, a software must be run to adapte the fields!
Have you heard about this?
Have you heard about any other procedures for this conversion?
Thanks

ara3n

What do you mean by

"date formula" have to be adapted after the conversion in 4.0

can you be more specific?

Jackf03

I have to check concerning the "Date formula"
I just saw it on the internet but it was not clear.

I have converted the database in a test environment.
I have compile all the objet to check if everything is ok , and I got an "Syntax error" in a codeunit with this:
IF Selected=0 THEN ACTION::Close;
Why? Is ACTION::Close not supported?

Also, there is some new option in the Object Designer (more data type variables, VARIANT2DATE, CURRENTDATETIME, SETPERMISSIONFILTER, XMLPORT.....)
Will I be able to use them in my converted database?

I just want to be sure that I will not have any problem, because I think that once it is converted, there is no way back.
Thanks again for your help

ara3n

In what object is it? I would say it's a minor change. Change the code and test it.

The new datatype won't be an issue since your objects don't use them.

Keep testing all your workflows. There are a lot of companies that have done exe upgrades and they haven't reported any show stopper.