Category: Dynamics GP

#GPLifeHacks, Dynamics Con, Dynamics GP, Dynamics GP Events

New Dynamics GP Forum Opened… and it’s FREE!

I am happy to share this exciting news! A free and open forum for Dynamics GP has been added to https://dynamicsuser.net/

Dynamics User Group (DUG) has been around for over 20 years as a free forum, mostly for AX and NAV. So it’s not new, but they JUST added a Dynamics GP leg to the user group. And why not… I mean, if you know GP’s history, a forum nicknamed DUG… SHOULD have Dynamics GP and this is VERY APPROPRIATE 🙂

I’ll be helping add color and context there as well as other forums, so check it out, post your questions, see what happens!

Community is and should always be free…

Dynamics User Group is the host of an upcoming FREE Dynamics Conference (Virtual/Online).

I am excited to be presenting about GP as well as being part of the keynote for this event! The event is March 16h – March 18th – and yup, it’s Free to register, free to participate and not only SOME of it is free.. it’s all free – easy enough?

Thanks for reading!

Shawn Dorward

Microsoft MVP, Business Applications

LifeHacks365.com | LinkedIn | Twitter

2021, Dynamics Con, Dynamics GP

Dynamics GP LifeHacks Free Online Session at Dynamics Con! No Mask Required :)

About my session: Dynamics GP LifeHacks

Brand new to Dynamics Con this go around is Dynamics GP!

If you have missed having great GP content, checkout the full lineup for Dynamics Con. It’s Free and Virtual – No Mask Required!

The event is fairly new and it has had great success so far! Sessions are voted on by registered users, registration is free, participation is free… what?!?! This go around is March 16-18th, 2021.

Fast, Fun and FULL of tips and tricks! This session is all about Dynamics GP, for the end user, by an end user! 100% Free to attend, register and vote for sessions here!

Session Description:

Are you ready to be the office GP Champion? Join this session to explore over 40 different ways to save time, be more efficient AND use GP in ways you never thought were possible! Brand New for 2021! We will cover Financial Module, Sales, Purchasing, Inventory and More!! 40 is a lot but no worries, full documentation will be included – come and have fun AND learn!

Please Register and Vote

As I mentioned, this event is 100% Virtual and 100% Free… but you need to register and vote!

About Dynamics Con

Like many things, conferences are moving more and more virtual. It’s not the same, but it’s better than nothing, and I happen to particularly like this brand new format and virtual conference, Dynamics Con. It’s a Dynamics 365 virtual conference.

  1. It’s 100% Free
  2. Sessions are voted on by attendees, top sessions make the cut

PLEASE REGISTER AND VOTE!! 🙂

Thanks for reading!

Shawn Dorward

Microsoft MVP, Business Applications

LifeHacks365.com | LinkedIn | Twitter

Dynamics GP, New Features, Workflow, Workflow Functionality

Workflow Enhancements for Dynamics GP Fall 2019

Microsoft Dynamics GP has been updated to include several new features. The latest update was released in early October 2019 and I am VERY excited to say that the new features do NOT disappoint!

Included with this roll out, were several awesome and important workflow enhancements.

Below is an updated chart of workflow functionality by version/release as well as a quick peak at the latest and greatest changes for workflow!

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Dynamics GP, Excel

Automatically Highlight Active Row in Excel

I use Excel… a LOT, and for a very long time! With that comes the inevitable… my eyes aren’t as young as they used to be… plus, we tend to have a TON of data in our Excel file, sometimes making it harder to know which data is on the row that I am looking at.

I know, you can use themes, or highlight the row manually, but I want something dynamic. I want to highlight the active row (the row where my cursor is)… and I am greedy, I want it to change every time I change rows.

I personally think this should be a feature built into Excel, but I cannot find it anywhere – if you know of a different way, please post a comment below.

I’ve put together a few steps to automatically highlight my active row. Read on to see these steps and maybe put it to use for you!

The video below may take a moment to load – give it just a minute please – for some reason, wordpress doesn’t play well with ‘Gifs’. Comment below and let me know if you like this tip!

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2019, Dynamics GP

Come See Me at Summit 2019: Considering Business Central

About My Session: Considering Business Central (GPUG)

One of my sessions, sponsored by the GP User Group, will be an interactive panel discussion about Business Central. What is it, what does it mean to GP customers, and much more! Windi Epperson, Rod O’Connor, Tanya Henderson and myself make up this panel so come join us for some open and honest discussions!

Track: Extracurriculars

Friday, October 18, 2019 | 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM

Should I be considering Dynamics 365 Business Central?

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2019, Dynamics GP, Hold

Come See Me at Summit 2019: Troubleshooting Dynamics GP

About My Session: Troubleshooting Dynamics GP

One of my sessions, sponsored by the GP User Group, will be a panel discussion for troubleshooting Dynamics GP. This panel will consist of Mark Polino, Rod O’Connor, Belinda Allen, and myself! A rock star panel – bring your challenges to discuss!

Track: IT Professional

Friday, October 18, 2019 | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

How do I troubleshoot issues in Dynamics GP?

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2019, Dynamics GP, Excel, GPUG Summit

Come See Me at Summit 2019: Excel Shootout

About My Session: Excel Shootout (GPUG)

One of my sessions, sponsored by the GP User Group, will be a fun and interactive competition on Excel functionality! My friends, Belinda Allen and Mark Polino, and I compete to show off our best Excel skills!

Track: Extracurriculars

Thursday, October 17, 2019 | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Excel Shootout!

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2019, Dynamics GP, Excel, GPUG Summit

Come See Me at Summit 2019: Excel Life Hacks

About My Session: Excel Life Hacks (GPUG)

One of my sessions, sponsored by the GP User Group, will focus on an Excel Tips and Tricks – Life Hacks. We will cover overlooked functions, cool ways of handling certain situations, new functionality and MUCH MORE!

Track: Extracurriculars

Thursday, October 17, 2019 | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Excel Life Hacks: Tips & Tricks to Save you Time!

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2019, Dynamics GP, Excel, GPUG Summit

Come See Me at Summit 2019: Getting Started with Power Query

About My Session: Getting Started with Power BI and Power Query (GPUG)

One of my sessions, sponsored by the GP User Group, will focus on Power Query – the background engine for Power BI!

Track: BI/Reporting

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 | 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM

Getting Started with Power BI and Power Query

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2019, Dynamics GP, GPUG Summit, Hold

Come See Me at Summit 2019: GP Life Hacks

About My Session: GP Life Hacks (GPUG)

One of my sessions, sponsored by the GP User Group, will focus on Dynamics GP Tips and Tricks – Life Hacks. We will cover overlooked functions, cool ways of handling certain situations, new functionality and MUCH MORE!

Track: Extracurriculars

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 | 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

GP Life Hacks: 40+ Ways to Save Time AND Be More Productive!

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