Course 80011A:

Development I in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009

Length:	2 Days
Published:	August 06, 2008
Language(s):	English
Audience(s):	Developers
Level:	200
Technology:	Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009
Type:	Course
Delivery Method:	Instructor-led (classroom)

About this CourseThis two day instructor led course introduces the student to the Microsoft DynamicsAX 2009 MorphX development environment.

Course OutlineModule 1: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Architecture

This chapter explains the concepts behind the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 architecture. The student is also introduced to the main elements of the MorphX development environment.

Lessons

Features of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Application Essentials
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Layered Architecture
Tools for Customization
Security
Inquiry and Reports
Best Practices

Lab : Creating a New Record in the Customer TableLab : Sorting RecordsLab : Filtering Records on the Sales Order FormLab : Finding RecordsLab : Setup the Data CrawlerLab : Filtering Records on the Customer FormLab : Using the Label File WizardLab : Using IntellimorphLab : Moving a ColumnLab : Work with a CompanyLab : Creating a New User GroupLab : Creating a Simple Query on an Auto ReportLab : Adding a Table in an Advanced QueryLab : Creating a Simple Inquiry on an Auto-ReportLab : Test Your Knowledge Questions

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

List the advantages of using Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009.
Describe the main elements of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 development.
Navigate throughout Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009.
Understand the layered architecture of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009.
Describe the basic security architecture.
Describe how Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 uses Companies.
Use Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Auto-Reporting.

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
Indices

Lab : Opening the AOTLab : Creating a tableLab : Table CreationLab : 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 : ViewsLab : Creating an IndexLab : Indices

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Describe the MorphX development environment and the Application Object Tree (AOT).
Design and create tables using MorphX.
Use relations on Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 tables.
Use the different data types within Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009.
Describe the role of Views.
Use the different types of Indices.
Create and modify objects within each major Data Dictionary category.

Module 3: User Interfaces

This chapter focuses on graphical interfaces in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 such as forms and menus. Students will be able to customize and build both of these objects. Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Non Graphical objects are also discussed.

Lessons

Projects
Forms
Menu items in MorphX
Navigation Panes and Area Pages
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 Non Graphical Objects

Lab : Create a ProjectLab : Examining a Form’s DesignLab : Build a FormLab : Create the Form DesignLab : Form CreationLab : Creating a Display Menu ItemLab : Adding a Menu Item to a MenuLab : Create a Menu and Add a Menu ReferenceLab : Menu Item CreationLab : Create a QueryLab : Create an Advanced Query

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Use projects in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009.
Describe Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 graphical interfaces.
Design and build Forms in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009.
Create customized menus and menu items.
Describe non-graphical objects in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009.
Create Queries and describe where queries can be used.

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

Scenario
Part 1: Metadata Design
Part 2: Creating the Basic Data Objects
Part 3: Creating the Graphical Components

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:

Use the visual report designer in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009.
Work effectively with report elements.
Design reports using different methods.
Create report and section templates.
Use best practices creating reports.

Module 5: Appendix: Case StudyThis 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

Lab : Exercises

Use the tools and utilities described in the previous chapters to design and customize an application.

Use this chapter to build:

Tables
Relations
Base enumerations
Extended data types
Basic forms
Reports
Menus
Menu items

Module 6: Appendix: SolutionsThis Appendix contains all the answers to the Test Your Knowledge and Test Your Skills sections.

Before attending this course, students must have:

Some working knowledge of Microsoft Windows
Basic knowledge of programming methodologies and integrated development environments.
General Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 knowledge helps but is not required for this course.

In addition, it is recommended, but not required, that students have completed: