eXtender

eXtender allows for complete custom applications to be built by end users without a single line of code being written! The new Extender application you create comes automatically linked with all the features of Great Plains: SmartLists, drill downs, advanced lookups, notes as well as unique eXtender features such as detail note tracking, email merges, user defined searches, imports and much more.

There are two versions of Extender available, the most fully featured is eXtender Enterprise which is written and distributed by eOne. The Second is Microsoft Dynamics GP Extender which is written by eOne and distributed by Microsoft under an OEM agreement.

Formerly known as eXtender Standard, Microsoft Dynamics GP Extender is only available from Microsoft. Contact your Microsoft Great Plains representative for details on how to purchase this product. For more information on the OEM arrangement, please refer to the Extender OEM FAQ. To learn about the new features of Microsoft Dynamics GP Extender for GP V10 SP4 please follow this Link

Features

Data Entry

• Windows: Add unlimited fields to Great Plains windows
• Notes: Track unlimited notes against any Great Plains window
• Forms: Create new data entry forms
• Linked Forms: Create relationships between existing forms
• Detail Forms: Create data entry forms with detailed line items

Tools

• Searches: Create user interfaces to manage your eXtender data
• Imports: Import data into eXtender from any text or Excel file
• Lookups: Create new lookups to use with eXtender

Reporting

• Column Reports: Quickly create list reports on eXtender data
• Form Reports: Create complex form layouts using eXtender data
• Mail Merges: Create Mail Merges with Word and eXtender data
• Email Merges: Send emails to multiple recipients from eXtender
• Views: Merge eXtender and Great Plains data for external reporting

Interfaces

• General Ledger: Create a journal
• Receivables Management: Create receivables invoices
• Payables Management: Create payables vouchers
• US Payroll: Create timesheets
• Sales Order Processing: Create a sales order, invoice, quote, backorder or return
• Purchase Order Processing: Create a purchase order
• Inventory: Create inventory transfer, adjustment and variance transactions

Automation

• Macros: Automatically run macros in Great Plains
• Dialogs: Pop up messages to Great Plains users

For more information on eXtender, please click here.

"Now all you need is a few minutes and your imagination" - Microsoft Business Solutions Insights January 2003