Icons for Dynamics AX files

File used by Dynamics AX are often diplayed with the client executable icon or even with no related icon.

I've created some symbols which can be used as file icons for Dynamics AX. Additionally I've created a small application to let assign the files with the icons.

The application can be downloaded here:
http://www.luegisdorf.ch/AX/AXIcons.exe

On Vista/7 you have to run the application with administrator rights, otherwise the application will not work properly. And the executable file should be permanent placed in a local path, where it doesn't move again, because the icons are embedded in the EXE file (a good place could be C:\Programm files\Microsoft Dynamics AX\Common).

Icons für Dynamics AX Dateien

Die für Dynamics AX eingesetzten Dateien haben meistens das Standard-Icon des Clients oder gar kein Icon zugewiesen.

Ich habe ein paar Symbole gestaltet die sich als Datei-Icons für Dynamics AX verwenden lassen. Zusätzlich habe ich ein Programm erstellt, mit welchem die Icons zugewiesen werden können.

Das Programm findet man hier:
http://www.luegisdorf.ch/AX/AXIcons.exe

Man muss es allerdings unter Vista/7 als Administrator ausführen damit es richtig funktioniert. Und das Programm sollte permanent an einen lokalen Platz gelegt werden, an dem es nicht mehr wegverschoben wird, weil die Icons sich direkt in der EXE-Datei befinden (z.B: C:\Program files\Microsoft Dynamics AX\Common).

SmartStart 3000 V 1.6 for Dynamics AX

This Article is an announcement about the new Version of SmartStart 3000. You don't know what the SmartStart 3000 is? It's a free configuration manager for Dynamics AX. If you are working with more than just one AX configuration, this tool can make your life easier. A Full feature list can be found on the SmartStart 3000 Central web page.

About the new Version 1.6

It tooks some extra time to publish the new release (or even more time than I tought it would take :).

What's new?

• Support for Business Connector configurations
• Possibility to switch current/default configuration (for Client and BC configurations as well)
• Source filter
• Extended export functionality
• Quick access button for custom tools/shortcuts
• Auto remove for invalid favorites
• Configuration drag'n'drop-to-target possibility for deletion and export
• When deleting registry based configurations, they will collected in recycle bin as registry export files (so you can restore them if needed)
• Global keyboard shortcut for application lookup

Bugfixes

• Fixed favorite storage (AX version is now included, file storage fixed)
• Fixed registry export (even the configurations work proper for Dynamics AX Client, user was not able to edit them in the Dynamics AX 2009 Configuration Utility)
• Fixed unexpected flash flare on start up phase
• Prohibition of deleting original, installed configurations

Language support

Refreshed language support for the following tongues: Czech, Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, Norwegian, Polish and Swedish. A great thank-you for the dedicated translators!

Documentation

The PDF documentations is updated to the new V 1.6 functionality and shipped with inside the application and also downloadable from the Central web page

Remarks

Due the fixed favorite storage process, all favorites will be cleared when running V 1.6 first time

SmartStart 3000 Argument Configurator

The online Argument Configurator has been extended with preview windows

Known Issues

When using SmartStart 3000 on terminal servers with very low color settings (due slow connection), SmartStart 3000 wont start up. In this case, just use the parameter /noGDI. I'm working to fix that bug, but currently I haven't located the bug source.

Download

Download the new release as usual at: SmartStart 3000 Central

Next week I'm out of office, but I'm looking forward to get your feedback!