If you’re wondering what’s going on at SmartApps at the moment, you’re in the right place. Here, you’ll find everything from our latest release notes to interesting articles.
The latest version of Eagle brings several enhancements to Workflow Automations, Expression Terms, Function Setup, and Eagle KPIs. Workflow Automations now support updating Workflow KPIs even if the enqueued function has failed. Additionally, error messages can now be displayed directly on the workflow instance, simplifying error handling and making it clearer what needs to be resolved.
In the recent update, a new feature has been introduced to enhance the handling of matched orders during posting. This feature allows users to specify how matched orders are processed. The “Invoice” option creates and posts a new invoice, while the “Order” option posts an existing purchase order if only one match is found. Additionally, the “Invoice/Order” option posts the existing purchase order for a single match, but if multiple matches are found, a new invoice is created and posted. This update aims to streamline the order processing workflow and improve efficiency.
A new feature has been added to specify how matched orders are handled during posting. The “Invoice” option creates and posts a new invoice, while the “Order” option posts an existing purchase order if only one match exists. With the “Invoice/Order” option, the existing purchase order is posted for a single match, but if there are multiple matches, a new invoice is created and posted.
Support for using Eagle Activities in a PTE role center has been added, allowing those with a PTE role center to have User-defined KPIs in their customized role center.
The Function Setup page now includes more templates for standard reports, and support for excluding dimension requirements on Closing Dates when posting via the report 70337376, Post General Journal, has been added. Additionally, the Eagle Functions and KPIs Guide have been added to the My Companies page.
In this update, several significant changes have been made to various systems and methods. The QWETB Admin Permission Set has been added to the QWESR IQ-ADMIN Permission Set, and all Permission Sets can now be found in Spider.
A new Client File Communication Method has been introduced, allowing users to import files more easily by prompting them to select the file when the Import action is selected.
In the latest release of Eagle there has been updates to Workflow Automations, several key improvements have been made. The Process Step Again action has been added to the workflow instance, allowing users to select this option if the current step has the status “Error”.
In this update, several enhancements have been made to Workflow Automations, User-defined KPIs, and other features. The Workflow Automations now include the ability to specify whether a report in a Workflow Automation step should be processed with manual filters. Additionally, a preview of filters for steps containing a function has been added, making it easier to ensure that a step in a workflow instance has the correct filters before processing. An issue that required a workflow copy to be closed and opened before use has also been fixed.
New settings have been added to the Workflow Automations page, allowing users to automate the steps involved. Each step can now be configured to be processed either manually or automatically, which is particularly useful when certain steps do not require manual oversight and all conditions for progressing have been met.
In a significant update, new settings have been added to the Workflow Automations page, allowing users to automate the steps involved. Each step can now be configured to be processed either manually or automatically, which is particularly useful when certain steps do not require manual oversight and all conditions for progressing have been met.
In this release, we are excited to introduce a major new feature: Workflow Automations. This innovative tool allows users to create their own workflows for various operational tasks. Users can define each step in the workflow, which can be either a function or a manual task.
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Smart Job Queue is an enhanced job automation tool developed by SmartApps AB for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. It builds upon the native Job Queue functionality in Business Central to provide a more robust and reliable experience for automating recurring tasks.
Eagle is a versatile app designed by SmartApps AB to streamline administrative tasks for companies using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. It’s particularly beneficial for organizations that manage multiple companies, such as accounting firms or shared service centers.
The latest release of Smart Swedish VAT contain several updates that aim to simplify processes and improve the overall user experience.
One of the key updates is the added dependency on version 24.0 of Business Central. This ensures compatibility and leverages the latest features and improvements.
In the recent update of Qpick Connect, several new features have been introduced to enhance functionality. These updates aim to improve inventory management, barcode handling, and overall efficiency.
Do you often find yourself realizing too late that your hourly rate was too low? Or perhaps you can’t keep track of which resources are available? Effective project management and time tracking are crucial to ensure that both employers and employees keep track of all hours worked.
In this release exciting new features have been added to the Badger Setup page, enhancing the user experience in Business Central. Users can now generate a URL for attachments on API pages, making it easier to manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger entries, sales headers, and purchase headers.
Streamline Your Vendor Transactions with Our New Expense Merging Feature!
We are excited to announce a powerful new addition to StoryPoint: the ability to merge multiple expenses into a single purchase invoice per vendor. This innovative feature simplifies and enhances your expense management process, saving you time and reducing complexity.
A small release of Parrot (v22.14) was just released and the main focus was to set the field Contract Unique Price to deprecated.
Contract Unit price will be removed in Release Wave 2 2024. If you have made any customizations that relates to the field and have questions please
contact us.
The latest release introduces several notable updates and improvements.
First, users can now select a KPI and open it in new tabs for each company from the My Companies page. This enhancement allows for quick switching between different companies, making it easier to compare and monitor them. Additionally, the system now includes functionality to configure the SIE code with default settings using report ID 12047960, known as “Export SIE File”.
A new release of Spider is out and about, and this is what we added this time.
For SharePoint Online, default settings and the Credential Code are added automatically once the Site URL is specified on the SharePoint Communication Method Card. A notification appears when the Site URL is selected, and the Credential Code is added. By default, SharePoint Online uses the authenticated user’s permissions to control access.
The new field, Calculated Total Amount (LCY), has been added to the Contract Header in the latest release of Parrot. This field displays the expected amount of the next invoice in the local currency (LCY).
The latest release of Smart Swedish VAT may only contain one new feature, but it sure is a good one.
We added new Transfer Rules functionality which allows for more precise control over how tax account entries are transferred based on the text in the entry and the sign of the amount (positive or negative).
In the latest release of Eagle, we’re thrilled to introduce several exciting updates, it might evan be the coolest update so far.
One of the most significant additions is the integration of Microsoft Copilot into the Eagle Functions & KPIs Guide. This powerful tool helps you filter Functio
The latest release of Qpick contains alot iof new features, for example, support for managing lots has been implemented to streamline the handling of large volumes of data efficiently.
Discover enhanced functionality in Anysys Connect with the latest updates:
Explore heightened efficiency with the addition of another parameter on the Anysys Connect Setup page. With “Keep LCY Currency Code,” ensure consistency in currency codes, facilitating seamless integration with imported documents matching the LCY code setting on the General Ledger Setup page.
Experience enhanced functionality in Rillion Connect with the latest updates:
Introducing a new parameter on the RillionConnect Setup page, empowering users to effortlessly manage VAT/Tax codes. By selecting “Use VAT/Tax Code from G/L Account,” streamline your workflow by utilizing G/L Account codes seamlessly.
In the latest release of Eagle, several notable features have been introduced across different functionalities. These enhancements aim to streamline processes, improve user experience, and provide additional capabilities. Let’s explore these updates in detail:
The recent updates to the Badger functionality in Business Central encompass several enhancements. These include adding the Generate Attachment URL field on the Badger Setup page, enabling users to incorporate URLs to attachments on API pages for Customer Ledger Entries, Vendor Ledger Entries, General Ledger Entries, Sales Header, and Purchase Header.
All apps from SmartApps are officially validated for Dynamics 365 Business Central Wave 1 2024, also called Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 24.
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There is so much happening in Spider that we had to split things into two releases 😊
In the version, we worked on the APIs and added a new API page for Integration Setup.
In this release of Spider we had an extra focus on External Systems.
When setting up an External system of the type Sync to Company we have Added that the Sync to Company Guide starts automatically after the External System Setup Guide is completed. Of course, this only applies when the Type is set to Sync to Company.
To sum things up we had our best Days of Knowledge yet!! This was our third visit, and the feeling we started with quickly turned into big smiles as we got to talk to both new and old friends.
We were missing those parts that made it easier to analyze contracts directly in Business Central. Adding a new action on the Contracts list called Contract Analysis, where a page shows several new calculated fields, will do exactly this. We have also added a new FactBox pane, featuring the same calculated fields, to the Contract and Contract list.
If you use User-defined KPIs in Eagle you need to check out this release of Eagle. We have added Prefix and Suffix options for User-defined KPIs. This can be useful if you want to add a currency symbol or a percentage sign. We have also added a rounding for User-defined KPIs. Specifies the rounding code to use for the calculated value. This can be useful if you want to round the calculated value to a certain number of decimals. You can also use upper and lower thresholds on User-defined KPIs. If the calculated value is between the thresholds, the value will be shown as 0.
A new release of Anysys Connect is out and in this version, we added a new method, DoStatusChangeOnDocument which enables the modification of onHold and dueDate for a posted document.
A new release of Rillion Connect is out and in this version, we added a new method, DoStatusChangeOnDocument which enables the modification of onHold and dueDate for a posted document.
We have also changed during the Final Post process; the Posting Date and Document Date fields undergo validation and get updated.
Read more about this and other features in Rillion Connect here.
In version 23.1 of Eagle, we added a new company type on the Eagle Setup page, called Single Company. For businesses that want to use Eagle for just the current company, there is now a more user-friendly interface on a new page called My Company. With Eagle – Single Company, you can also utilize the role center of the same name. On the role center, we have gathered the functionality from Eagle that you need for the company you are working with.
First, this version has a dependency on version 23 of Business Central, so if you are interested in features in this release, make sure you are on Business Central 23.
Parrot 22.9 is out and about, and this version contains added functionality to create custom invoice texts. It is possible to configure invoice texts with dynamic and fixed placeholders. You can create invoice text for both recurring and non-recurring contract lines, and you can do this both through the Contract Setup page and on the Contracts page.
New releases of Eagle are a regular thing nowadays and version 23.0 was packed with features that will make your life easier when using Eagle to manage your companies.
Lately, we have made two tiny but good releases of Smart Swedish VAT. The first one contained a change that retrieved entries from the Swedish Tax Agency are deleted if you change the registration number on the Swedish Tax Agency Setup page. This is to make sure you are always up to date and don´t mix things up.
A new release of Qpick Connect is out and this time we added that the integration now handles if you choose not to note the remaining quantity in Qpick. In that case, the quantity will be changed in the source document.
We have made a tiny, tiny update in Smart Currency Update that will make all the difference for those using Riksbanken as a source for updating their currencies.
VAT reporting is something many find complicated and burdensome, while others find it simple and convenient. Those who fall into the latter category likely make use of Smart Swedish VAT.
The name of an app plays a crucial role in communicating its purpose and function to users. We have chosen names that accurately describe the app’s main features or characteristics. This creates a strong connection between the name and what the app has to offer. Let’s take a look at some examples to understand why certain apps have the names they do.
A small release of StoryPoint have just been released on appsource and this time we have added new default Activities to the role centers Time Sheet User and Project Manager.
Tillsammans med Programekonomi och Swebase bjuder SmartApps in till ett webinarie där vi visar hur du på ett smidigt sätt kan hantera Swebase betalningsflöde och filimporter i flera bolag samtidigt.
When becoming partners, we will start a collaboration that will benefit us both. Together we can achieve great things that result in smoother daily work for the Business Central Users so they can invest their time in visions, not administration.
When the Advanced mode is activated on a contract the fields Start Date, End Date, Invoicing Interval and Next Posting Date will be available directly on the lines.
All apps from SmartApps are officially validated for Dynamics 365 Business Central Wave 1 2022, also called Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central 20.
In the latest release for StoryPoint (19.1) we have added two more guides to help with the setup of StoryPoint, Expense Usage Guide and New Expense User Guide.
Parrots first release of 2022 contains a small bugfix such as extending Contract No series and Contract Item no series to 20 characters, but more importantly several new features.
With consultants spending much of their time out at customers it tends to be Expenses that needs to be handled one way or another. The consultant may have a company card, or they use their own card to pay and expects to get compensated later. Either way this need to be handled within your ERP and StoryPoint now gives you the tool to do so.
We just published our last release on BC 18, this time Parrot had the honor.
When using contract unique prices, the price will be calculated immediately instead of when the contract is being released.
We also added a total amount field on contracts to make it easier to se the exact sum that will be transferred to an invoice/order/job planning line.
Other things added are increased number of checks when a contract is released and the possibility to credit contracts that contain manually added lines.
With our app Badger you get a solid integration between your Microsoft Dynamic 365 Business and Power BI. With Badger you get past the issue of building data sets and coding in DAX. All the necessary links, measures and dimensions for your Business Central Data is already created and you get past the issue of building data sets and coding in DAX. In short, Badger helps you dig out the correct data from Microsoft Dynamic 365 Business Central and presents it in in Power BI.
Are you using other currencies than your local currency when posting in your Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central? Do you want to make sure your currency exchange rate is up to date at all times?
We all know that time is of the essence when it comes to report time spent on project. Report time directly rather than waiting a day or two will make it more accurate for both you and your customer. The longer it takes to report time the higher the risk of guessing which may lead to underbilling (less money) or overbilling (angry customers).
Are you interested in one of our apps? Want to know what it actually does? Take a look the Workflow section under the apps at SmartApps Docs and you will find different workflows describing what the app does and how we recommend that you work with the app.
Do you like one of our apps but feel that it is missing some specific feature for you or your customer that might not be in the scope of the app? Why not extend it! At our SmartApps Docs we have a section on each app called Technical reference which contains technical information about all public objects that can be of interest for a developer who wish to extend the functionality of the app.
Did you know Smart Job Queue gives you the opportunity to use email notifications when using Job Queue Transactions? With Smart Job Queue you get that extra functionality that helps you go all the way when using Job Queue transactions.
Do you have problems planning your projects? StoryPoint will make project management easier
Have you been in projects where your hourly charge is way too low, and it is something you realize at the end of a project when you start analyzing it? When working with time as your first source of income it is very important to optimize your planning in every aspect. You must follow your projects and have a good tracking of your time, you do not want to spend more time than you get paid for.
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Take control over your numbers
Do you know where in your business you earn and loose most money? It´s surprising how many companies that doesn´t have a clue where they are performing bad and losing money. The best way to get insights into your business is by start analyzing your data. To get the right information you need a good analyzing and reporting tool.
Let us introduce SmartApps – we create smart apps for the future!
In a time where digitalization is moving fast, we must adapt our offerings towards new technology and new customer needs. You can never stop and expect the work we do today will be good enough tomorrow. When Business Central was released for the first time it was a big change in how we develop and offer business software.
We have many dedicated partners that can help you implement our apps for your Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Step one is to reach out to one of them and get started!
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
Are you interested in becoming a partner and want to learn more about our products? We’d love to demo our apps for you! As partners, we’re always just a phone call away when you want help closing a deal or when you’re in need of tech support.