{"id":31262,"date":"2025-05-20T09:38:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T07:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abd.es\/?p=31262"},"modified":"2025-05-20T09:38:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T07:38:08","slug":"comandos-de-visual-studio-code-para-trabajar-con-extensiones-al-en-business-central","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abd.es\/en\/2025\/05\/comandos-de-visual-studio-code-para-trabajar-con-extensiones-al-en-business-central\/","title":{"rendered":"Visual Studio Code commands for working with AL extensions in Business Central"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this blog, we will explore the most useful commands and shortcuts in Visual Studio Code for working with AL extensions in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. We will include sections on project management, productivity, debugging, useful extensions, and best practices.<\/p>\n

\"Comandos<\/p>\n

AL project management<\/h2>\n

AL: Go!<\/strong>
\nCreates a new AL project from scratch.<\/p>\n

AL: Download Symbols<\/strong>
\nDownloads the symbols from the Business Central server so you can reference standard objects.<\/p>\n

AL: Publish<\/strong>
\nPublishes the extension to the development environment (sandbox or local container).<\/p>\n

AL: Package<\/strong>
\nPackages your extension into a `.app` file.<\/p>\n

AL: Sign Package<\/strong>
\nDigitally signs your extension for distribution.<\/p>\n

Productivity and navigation<\/h2>\n

Ctrl + Shift + P<\/strong>
\nOpens the command palette to search for any AL or VS Code command.<\/p>\n

Ctrl + P<\/strong>
\nQuickly accesses any file in the project.<\/p>\n

F12<\/strong>
\nGo to the definition of an object or function.<\/p>\n

Ctrl + Click<\/strong>
\nAlso takes you to the definition of a symbol.<\/p>\n

Ctrl + Shift + O<\/strong>
\nDisplays the outline of the current file (useful for navigating between functions and objects).<\/p>\n

Debugging and testing<\/h2>\n

F5<\/strong>
\nStarts debugging and publishes the extension to the test environment.<\/p>\n

Ctrl + Shift + D<\/strong>
\nOpens the debugging view.<\/p>\n

AL: Generate Report Layout<\/strong>
\nGenerates a report layout for `Report` objects.<\/p>\n

Useful extensions for working with AL<\/h2>\n

\"Comandos<\/p>\n

Specific extensions for AL and Business Central<\/h3>\n

AL Language (Microsoft)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Essential for developing in AL.<\/p>\n

Provides syntax, compilation, publishing, and debugging for extensions.<\/p>\n

AZ AL Dev Tools \/ AL Code Outline<\/strong><\/p>\n

Automatic generation of AL code (pages, tables, extensions).<\/p>\n

Fast navigation through objects and events.<\/p>\n

Refactoring and code analysis.<\/p>\n

AL Object Designer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visually displays and edits AL objects.<\/p>\n

Allows searching, filtering, and opening objects without leaving VS Code.<\/p>\n

AL Test Runner<\/strong><\/p>\n

Runs automated AL tests.<\/p>\n

Ideal for environments with unit tests and continuous validation.<\/p>\n

General extensions that improve the workflow<\/h3>\n

GitLens<\/strong><\/p>\n

Displays the change history and authors of each line of code.<\/p>\n

Very useful for teams collaborating on AL extensions.<\/p>\n

Bookmarks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Marks key lines in your code to return to them quickly.<\/p>\n

Better Comments<\/strong><\/p>\n

Improves comment readability with colors and tags like TODO, FIXME, NOTE.<\/p>\n

REST Client<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tests API endpoints directly from VS Code.<\/p>\n

Useful for Business Central integrations with external services.<\/p>\n

Extensions for remote work and collaboration<\/h3>\n

Remote – SSH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Connect to remote development environments (such as Docker containers or Linux servers).<\/p>\n

Live Share<\/strong><\/p>\n

Share your VS Code session with other developers in real time.<\/p>\n

Best practices for AL developers<\/h2>\n

\"Comandos<\/p>\n

Keep your code clean and organized:<\/strong> Use comments and follow naming conventions.<\/p>\n

Use events and subscribers:<\/strong> Extend functionality without modifying standard code.<\/p>\n

Test your code:<\/strong> Use debugging and unit tests to ensure quality.<\/p>\n

Document your work:<\/strong> Maintain good documentation to facilitate maintenance and collaboration.<\/p>\n

About ABD Consulting and IT Solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"ABD,<\/p>\n

At ABD Consulting and IT Solutions\n<\/a>, we stand out for providing innovative and customized technological solutions. Our team of experts is committed to helping you optimize your business processes using Microsoft Business Central and other advanced tools.<\/p>\n

Why choose us?<\/strong><\/h3>\n