This is part of a four part series on CRM and object oriented Javascript. Follow the links to parts I, II, and III. Last post we did a detailed walkthrough of our object oriented form handler . At the end, we promised an explanation of why you might want to take this approach rather than [...]

This is a continuation of a series on using Object Oriented Javascript with Dynamics CRM. For Part I, go here Okay, so now that we’re all experts on Object Oriented Javascript, let’s try to apply this problem to the matter at hand; showing and hiding fields on a CRM form. Let’s start off by establishing [...]

Javascipt inside of CRM has historically been essential, but a bit of a messy affair. Things have improved in CRM 2011 with the advent of form libraries, but I think most CRM developers will admit they’ve worked on CRM projects where they wrote some scary spaghetti JavaScript. Sure, it got the job done, but it [...]

Adding a Game Layer for Better Participation All of those hours spent in an arcade were not wasted. Can you believe it? If you reflect on your playing habits and reflect on why you did what you did or if you put your sociology hat on and go and visit Las Vegas you can improve [...]

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 IFD and AD FS As a Microsoft Partner, Gold certified, and experienced Dynamics CRM ISV since v 1.0, we set out to integrate one of our CRM 4.0 projects into CRM 2011 Beta. We quickly stood up a single server system to get the developers started and would follow-up with IFD [...]

FY11 – USFederal360™ Civilian Agency Productivity Session FY11 will be the year of culture change as Federal agencies announce their plans for Transparency, Leadership, Governance, Flagship, Participation and Collaboration initiatives. Agencies are moving to an Open Government model where Innovation is key to reaching their mission goals. Microsoft and Engage, Inc. have partnered together to [...]

Export to Excel with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 The export to excel feature of MSCRM 4.0 is definitely one of the more popular pieces of functionality CRM has got. What’s especially nifty is the “dynamic connection” functionality, which allows your spreadsheets to refresh their data from CRM every time they’re opened. We often make use [...]

CRM’s built in workflow engine is pretty powerful, as anyone who’s worked with it for a while is aware. However, in our experience, a good customer quickly comes up with requirements that go beyond it’s built in capabilities, requiring custom activities. We’re used to writing some basic activities to handle common problems, but now thanks the Shawn Carlton of Microsoft, there’s a robust library of basic workflow activities up on codeplex for all CRM customers and partners.

CRM Customizations Webinar on Streamlining Forms and Thinking Outside the Box Engage Inc will be hosting it’s final installment of the summer webinar series on Thursday August 19th.

The latest Update for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Rollup 12 Now Available The quickly evolving Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 has a new update.  Microsoft CRM 4.0, quickly becoming well known for its xRM capabilities has some new hotfixes to resolve open issues.  The latest MSCRM update is now available. The build number of the update [...]