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<\/h2>\nScripting Tool in Business Central<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn today's business environment, customization and efficiency are essential to maintain a competitive advantage. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central<\/a> offers a robust and flexible platform that allows companies to adapt their processes to their specific needs.<\/p>\n![\"Herramienta](\"https:\/\/www.abd.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3-10.webp\" "\\"Scripting")
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One of the most powerful tools to achieve this customization is scripting in web client pages<\/strong>.<\/p>\nThis article explores how to use this tool to improve the user experience and optimize business processes.<\/p>\n
What is Scripting in Business Central?<\/h2>\nDefinition and Features<\/h3>\n
The Business Central web client page scripting tool allows recording and playing back interactions with the user interface (UI) to automatically replicate the same actions.<\/strong><\/p>\nThis is useful for testing and validating business processes after changes or updates, facilitating user acceptance testing (UAT).<\/p>\n
The tool captures both user interactions and actions resulting from AL code<\/strong>, but cannot automate elements outside the Business Central web client experience, such as control add-ins or embedded Power BI<\/a> reports.<\/p>\nBenefits of Scripting in Business Customization<\/h3>\n
Scripting in Business Central allows companies to customize their processes efficiently, ensuring that UI interactions are consistent and repeatable.<\/p>\n
This not only improves the user experience but also reduces the time and resources needed to perform tests and validations.<\/p>\n
Prerequisites for Using Scripting in Business Central<\/h2>\nNecessary Permissions<\/h3>\n\n- To record, your user account must have the PAGESCRIPTING \u2013 REC<\/strong> permission set or equivalent permissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- To play back a recording, your user account must have the PAGESCRIPTING \u2013 PLAY<\/strong> permission set or equivalent permissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Initial Configuration<\/h3>\n
You can start the page scripting tool from the role center or from any page.<\/p>\n
In the upper right corner, select the Settings icon > Page Scripts. The Page Scripts pane opens on the right side, as shown in the following figure:<\/p>\n
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How to Start with Scripting in Business Central<\/h2>\nAccess to the Scripting Tool<\/h3>\n
You are now ready to start a new recording or play back an existing recording.<\/p>\n
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During recording, you can manually insert special steps by right-clicking on a page control and selecting an appropriate option.<\/p>\n
Use the page scripting tool for acceptance testing (preview) \u2013 Business Central | Microsoft Learn<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nRecording Interactions<\/h3>\n
The scripting tool allows recording all user interactions with the UI, ensuring that every action is captured accurately for later playback.<\/p>\n
Playback of Recordings<\/h3>\n
Once recorded, interactions can be played back to validate business processes, ensuring that changes or updates do not negatively affect system functionality.<\/p>\n
Best Practices for Scripting<\/h2>\nStart from a Known Place<\/h3>\n
Start recording from a known place, such as the workspace. Playback always starts from the current page.<\/p>\n
Filtering Values in Grids<\/h3>\n
When selecting a value in a grid, filter it so the desired value is first.<\/p>\n
Creating New Entities for Testing<\/h3>\n
Creating new entities to use in a test has never been easier. For example, create a new customer to use in the new sales order test.<\/p>\n
Avoid Data Dependencies<\/h3>\n
Avoid data dependencies that might not be available during playback.<\/p>\n
Divide Recordings into Small Parts<\/h3>\n
Divide the recording into small parts to facilitate maintenance, for example:<\/p>\n
\n- Recording 1: set up user.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Recording 2: create customer.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Recording 3: create customer order.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Recording 4: post shipment.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Use Cases for Scripting in Business Central<\/h2>\n
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User Acceptance Testing (UAT)<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Scripting is especially useful for user acceptance testing, allowing validation that business processes work correctly after changes or updates.<\/p>\n
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Automation of Repetitive Tasks<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Automating repetitive tasks through scripting can save time and reduce errors, improving operational efficiency.<\/p>\n
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Business Process Validation<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Scripting enables consistent validation of business processes, ensuring all UI interactions are correct and efficient.<\/p>\n
Summary of Benefits<\/h3>\n
Scripting in Business Central offers a powerful tool to customize and automate UI interactions, improving efficiency and facilitating user acceptance testing.<\/p>\n
Next Steps to Implement Scripting<\/h2>\n
To start using scripting in Business Central, ensure you have the necessary permissions and follow the best practices described in this article.<\/p>\n
Read also: Extract numbers in text in Business Central<\/em><\/a><\/p>\nDo You Need Help with Scripting in Business Central?<\/h2>\n
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If you need assistance with scripting in Business Central, don't hesitate to contact us. Our team of programmers and Business Central and Navision expert consultants<\/a> is here to help you optimize your business processes and improve the efficiency of your system.<\/p>\n
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One of the most powerful tools to achieve this customization is scripting in web client pages<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This article explores how to use this tool to improve the user experience and optimize business processes.<\/p>\n The Business Central web client page scripting tool allows recording and playing back interactions with the user interface (UI) to automatically replicate the same actions.<\/strong><\/p>\n This is useful for testing and validating business processes after changes or updates, facilitating user acceptance testing (UAT).<\/p>\n The tool captures both user interactions and actions resulting from AL code<\/strong>, but cannot automate elements outside the Business Central web client experience, such as control add-ins or embedded Power BI<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n Scripting in Business Central allows companies to customize their processes efficiently, ensuring that UI interactions are consistent and repeatable.<\/p>\n This not only improves the user experience but also reduces the time and resources needed to perform tests and validations.<\/p>\n You can start the page scripting tool from the role center or from any page.<\/p>\n In the upper right corner, select the Settings icon > Page Scripts. The Page Scripts pane opens on the right side, as shown in the following figure:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You are now ready to start a new recording or play back an existing recording.<\/p>\n During recording, you can manually insert special steps by right-clicking on a page control and selecting an appropriate option.<\/p>\n Use the page scripting tool for acceptance testing (preview) \u2013 Business Central | Microsoft Learn<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The scripting tool allows recording all user interactions with the UI, ensuring that every action is captured accurately for later playback.<\/p>\n Once recorded, interactions can be played back to validate business processes, ensuring that changes or updates do not negatively affect system functionality.<\/p>\n Start recording from a known place, such as the workspace. Playback always starts from the current page.<\/p>\n When selecting a value in a grid, filter it so the desired value is first.<\/p>\n Creating new entities to use in a test has never been easier. For example, create a new customer to use in the new sales order test.<\/p>\n Avoid data dependencies that might not be available during playback.<\/p>\n Divide the recording into small parts to facilitate maintenance, for example:<\/p>\n Scripting is especially useful for user acceptance testing, allowing validation that business processes work correctly after changes or updates.<\/p>\n Automating repetitive tasks through scripting can save time and reduce errors, improving operational efficiency.<\/p>\n Scripting enables consistent validation of business processes, ensuring all UI interactions are correct and efficient.<\/p>\n Scripting in Business Central offers a powerful tool to customize and automate UI interactions, improving efficiency and facilitating user acceptance testing.<\/p>\n To start using scripting in Business Central, ensure you have the necessary permissions and follow the best practices described in this article.<\/p>\n Read also: Extract numbers in text in Business Central<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n If you need assistance with scripting in Business Central, don't hesitate to contact us. Our team of programmers and Business Central and Navision expert consultants<\/a> is here to help you optimize your business processes and improve the efficiency of your system.<\/p>\nWhat is Scripting in Business Central?<\/h2>\n
Definition and Features<\/h3>\n
Benefits of Scripting in Business Customization<\/h3>\n
Prerequisites for Using Scripting in Business Central<\/h2>\n
Necessary Permissions<\/h3>\n
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Initial Configuration<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nHow to Start with Scripting in Business Central<\/h2>\n
Access to the Scripting Tool<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nRecording Interactions<\/h3>\n
Playback of Recordings<\/h3>\n
Best Practices for Scripting<\/h2>\n
Start from a Known Place<\/h3>\n
Filtering Values in Grids<\/h3>\n
Creating New Entities for Testing<\/h3>\n
Avoid Data Dependencies<\/h3>\n
Divide Recordings into Small Parts<\/h3>\n
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Use Cases for Scripting in Business Central<\/h2>\n
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User Acceptance Testing (UAT)<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Automation of Repetitive Tasks<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Business Process Validation<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Summary of Benefits<\/h3>\n
Next Steps to Implement Scripting<\/h2>\n
Do You Need Help with Scripting in Business Central?<\/h2>\n
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