Course 8623A:

Development I in Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0

Length:3 Days
Published:August 24, 2006
Language(s):English
Audience(s):Developers
Level:200
Technology:Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0
Type:Course
Delivery Method:Instructor-led (classroom)
About this Course
This 3-day course introduces the student to the Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 MorphX development environment. This course develops your understanding of the integrated development environment of the Microsoft Dynamics AX MorphX Development Suite. By learning the basics of MorphX, you will understand the building blocks of the Microsoft Dynamics AX solution. These are necessary toward building customizations to add to a customer's final solution.
The course covers an introduction to developing in the MorphX development environment. Topics include Microsoft Dynamics AX Architecture, data objects, user interfaces in Microsoft Dynamics AX, reporting, and a case study to incorporate all the tools. This course provides a solid foundation for development in Microsoft Dynamics AX and will enable the student to be successful in more advanced development courses.
Audience Profile
This course is intended for individuals who will be developing and customizing Microsoft Dynamics AX applications. This audience typically includes application consultants who are tasked with creating a customized application that is based on specific client requirements. Additionally, consultants who are responsible for training or supporting the customer will benefit from the course.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Understand the architecture of Microsoft Dynamics AX
  • Understand the main elements of Microsoft Dynamics AX development
  • Understand the MorphX development environment and the AOT
  • Design and create tables, forms, reports, and menus
  • Modify objects within each major Data Dictionary category
  • Create a customized user interface
  • Understand and use the Microsoft Dynamics AX Help documentation
  • Create report and section templates
  • Build a customized application that is based on specific requirements
Course OutlineModule 1: Microsoft Dynamics AX Architecture
This chapter explains the concepts behind the Microsoft Dynamics AX architecture. The student is also introduced to the main elements of the MorphX development environment.
Lessons
  • Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics AX Development
  • Microsoft Dynamics AX Application Essentials
  • Microsoft Dynamics AX Layered Architecture
  • Tools for Customization
  • Working with Companies
  • Security
  • Inquiry and Reports
  • Best Practices
Lab : Creating a new record in the Customer tableLab : Sorting recordsLab : Filtering records on the Customer formLab : Finding recordsLab : Using the Label File WizardLab : Using IntellimorphLab : Create a new company and a virtual companyLab : Using virtual companiesLab : Creating a new User groupLab : Creating a simple query on an Auto reportLab : Adding a table in an advanced queryLab : Test Your Knowledge questions
After completing this chapter, students will be able to:
  • Understand the advantages of using Microsoft Dynamics AX
  • Understand the main elements of Microsoft Dynamics AX development
  • Effectively navigate throughout Microsoft Dynamics AX
  • Understand the layered architecture of Microsoft Dynamics AX
  • Understand the basic security architecture
  • Know how Microsoft Dynamics AX uses Companies
  • Become familiar with Microsoft Axapta reporting
  • Understand how Microsoft Dynamics AX integrates with other products
Module 2: Data Dictionary
This chapter explores the MorphX development environment. By the end of this chapter, the student can create and modify objects within each major Data Dictionary category.
Lessons
  • MorphX and the Application Object Tree
  • Tables
  • Relations
  • Data Types - Extended and Primitive
  • Base Enumerations
  • Maps
  • Views
  • Indexes
Lab : Creating a tableLab : Creating a relation on a tableLab : Creating an Extended Data TypeLab : Assigning an Extended Data Type to a fieldLab : Creating Base EnumsLab : Creating an Extended Data Type By Using Base EnumsLab : Creating ViewsLab : Creating an IndexLab : Table CreationLab : Views
After completing this chapter, students will be able to:
  • Understand the MorphX development environment and the Application Object Tree (AOT)
  • Design and create tables using MorphX
  • Understand relations on Microsoft Axapta tables
  • Understand the different data types within Microsoft Dynamics AX
  • Learn how to create and modify objects within each major Data Dictionary category
Module 3: User Interfaces
This chapter focuses on graphical interfaces in Microsoft Dynamics AX such as forms and menus. Students will be able to customize and build both of these objects. Microsoft Dynamics AX Non Graphical objects are also discussed.
Lessons
  • Projects
  • Forms
  • Menu items in MorphX
  • Microsoft Dynamics AX Non Graphical Objects
Lab : Create a projectLab : Build a formLab : Create the form designLab : Creating a Display menu itemLab : Adding a menu item to a menuLab : Create a menu and add a menu referenceLab : Create a queryLab : Menu Items Creation
After completing this chapter, students will be able to:
  • Understand the role of projects in Microsoft Dynamics AX
  • Understand Microsoft Dynamics AX graphical interfaces
  • Design and build Forms in Microsoft Dynamics AX
  • Create customized menus and menu items
  • Understand non-graphical objects in Microsoft Dynamics AX
  • Become familiar with the Microsoft Dynamics AX Help Documentation
Module 4: Report Adjustments
This chapter focuses on report elements. The student will design reports using different methods in addition to create report and section templates.
Lessons
  • Introduction to Report Adjustments
  • Working with Report Design
  • Report Templates
Lab : Working with the Visual Report DesignerLab : Modifying Report PropertiesLab : Using the Auto Design SpecsLab : Create a custom report designLab : Building a custom generated reportLab : Create and attach a report templateLab : Create and attach a section templateLab : Test Your Knowledge questions
After completing this chapter, students will be able to:
  • Understand the visual report designer in Microsoft Dynamics AX
  • Work effectively with report elements
  • Design reports using different methods
  • Create report and section templates
  • Understand how best practices are used when they create reports
Module 5: Case Study
This chapter serves as a case study using MorphX and its components. Elements discussed in previous chapters are used to build a functional application that is based on a client's requirements.
Lessons
  • Scenario
  • Part 1: Metadata Design
  • Part 2: Creating the Basic Data Objects
  • Part 3: Creating the Graphical Components
Before attending this course, students must have:
  • Some working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2000 or Microsoft Windows XP.
Key Related Courses:
Microsoft Dynamics AX Development II: Introduction to X++
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