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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 part three of a multi-part series on CRM and object oriented javascript. Follow the links for parts I and II In this post, we will digg a little deeper into the functions we outlined last time. We’ll tackle the code in the order it’s written. FormHandlerBaseClassSetup Last time we mentioned that this section [...]

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 [...]

Windows 7 Hidden Features

November 24th, 2010

I’m sure you’ve done this.  You are using a well-known application and stumble on to some ‘hidden’ functionality it has and thought “Wow, this is Cool” why didn’t I know about it earlier.  Well, that just happened to me with the Windows 7 Calculator tool. Maybe many of you already know about these features and [...]

CSI : Engage

April 20th, 2010

CSI: Engage This article is based on a true story. Troubleshooting intermittent technical issues in general is much like a criminal investigation. Interestingly enough both require careful observation, listening, experience, inquiry, etc.

Hey All,  Einstein again. Checking in after my brief visit to our Nations Capitol. I spent the end of last week meeting with some government agencies and discussing how USFederal360 can save them (& us) a lot of money while improving efficiencies and increasing transparency.   By using Engage’s go to market strategy, agencies are able [...]

Silverlight 4 and xRM

April 14th, 2010

At Engage, we have been doing a lot of Silverlight  dashboards this past year within our xRM projects. A lot of Geospatial, routing and summary dashboards that allow you to view data from CRM and then click through the dashboard and back into CRM for more information. We are looking forward to some new features in Silverlight 4 [...]

Needless to say the title says it all.  With the ever changing MAC vs PC battle customers will come in all flavors – MACs, PCs, Linux or even a mixture.   The benefit of a hosted / Cloud based environment and SPLA licensing is flexibility. The ability to add new users and servers very quickly and [...]