Don't waste time re-publishing JavaScript web resources during development
The new solution framework in Dynamics CRM 2011 is a fantastic addition to the Xrm platform – especially with the new Web Resources functionality. The ability to include JavaScript files rather than including the script in t... [More]
Nulls are handled differently by the SDK Web services:
Using the CRM 4.0 SDK webservice and pipeline context, you could always exclude an attribute from an update by setting it to null. This has now changed:
CRM 4.0:
entity.attributename = null;
CRM 2011:
entity.Remove("attributename");
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The next major milestone in the release schedule for Dynamics CRM 2011 has been reached with the Release Candidate being available for download:
Download Dynamics CRM 2011 Release Candidate
This is said to be the last externally available release before RTM.
It seems that although th... [More]
Microsoft have announced a new promotion called 'Cloud CRM for Less' that targets Oracle and Salesforce.com customers offering USD200 per seat cash back:
http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/dec10/12-06OpenLetterPR.mspx
http://www.cloudCRMforLess.com
It’s been a while since Dynamics CRM 2011 Beta 1 was released (surely we are due Beta 2 soon!) so I thought it was about time I set up a Unit Test framework for PlugIns. I’ve been using Rhino Mocks for a while to great effect, so here we go!
This example aims to unit test the SDK sample... [More]
Integration between Dynamics CRM and SharePoint has been possible since version 3.0 but involved custom extensions that often proved tricky to maintain. Dynamics CRM 2011 now provides SharePoint integration out of the box.
This post provides a summary of this new integration with SharePoint 2010.
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Have you ever uploaded a Dynamics CRM Plug in and then later wanted to get the assembly that was uploaded? The following steps are to modify the Plugin Registration Tool found in the CRM SDK to allow export of assemblies once they are uploaded.
1. In the file OrganisationHelper.cs
Modify th... [More]
Today I was trying to register a Plugin to Dynamics CRM 2011, and I received the following error:
System.Runtime.InteropServices.COMException: Microsoft Dynamics CRM has experienced an error.
Reference number for administrators or support: #63F08CDB
Using the platform trace, I tracked it down to... [More]
After installing a CRM 4.0 ISV Add-on to my Dynamics CRM 2011 Beta 1 server (foolish I hear you say!), I was presented with the following:
Server Error in Application "MICROSOFT DYNAMICS CRM"Internet Information Services 7.5
Error Summary
HTTP Error 404.0 - Not Found
The resource you a... [More]
Having recently upgraded to a Windows Phone 7 HTC HD7, I paired the phone with my laptop via Bluetooth.
Imagine my surprise when a call came in that it was auto answered, and my laptop was acting as a hands-free headset!
To prevent this from happing:
From within Windows 7 on your ... [More]