Transformation Tool - Solution Developers only?

WoodMan

Hi there MiBuso,

We are an end user and we run Navision 2009 (currently classic) but we are planning to move to the RTC.

We have the application builder license and we do many customisations in-house.

I understand that you need the Solution Developer license to be able to run the Transformation Tool. I was wondering why this restriction was in place? It means that either we spend another 16k upgrading the license or we push all custom forms through the partner.

Perhaps there is another method of transforming forms to pages?

I know that many posters on here do have access to the SD license, so it may not be an issue for you - I just thought it was a little unfair on the end-users that do develop.

I appreciate your comments,

WoodMan

Marije_Brummel

I haven't tested it, but doesn't it work with the CRONUS license? The tool can be in any database, so why not use a CRONUS database.

Just a thought, it might not work.

WoodMan

Hi Mark,

No joy with the Cronus license I'm afraid, but thanks for the response.

BTW, I have in front of my monitor 'Nav 2009 Application Design', it's so well written and a great reference :thumbsup:


Thanks,
WoodMan.

clausl

Can you export to XML with your license?

/Claus Lundstrøm

WoodMan

Hi Claus,

Yes I can export to XML. I usually use XML Notepad for editing XML, although I've never edited a Navision object.

What do you suggest?

Thanks,
WoodMan

clausl

I suggest you do the following:

1. Export the forms you want to transform to a file called "forms.xml"
2. Copy the "TransformationTool" folder on the NAV 2009 folder i.e. to you desktop
3. Now drop the "forms.xml" into the "TransformationTool" folder.
4. Hit or jump on the "Microsoft.Dynamics.Nav.Tools.FormTransformation.exe" file.
5. Notice that you now have a "pages.xml" created in the same folder.
6. Now import "pages.xml" into NAV.

Now you have transformed pages, but it's just basic transformation. I.e. all pages are PageType=Card. so you manually need to change this in Page Designer, if the pages are not Card's.
You will get very far with the above simple steps, and do not need to import the Transformation tool into NAV.

/Claus Lundstrøm

WoodMan

Hi Claus,

Thanks, you are a twinkle (little star)
It looks like I have a steep learning curve ahead of me with the RTC, shame - after 4 years I'd just figured out the Classic!

WoodMan

clausl

Perfect, if you run into issues just ask here in the forum. I especially like to answer Report questions :-)

/Claus Lundstrøm