D365 FO AX Model Management ~ All you need to know

Q: How to create new model in D365?

This screen is important. Here you have to select existing models from which you will be extending objects. If you don't pick any existing model. You can do that later also by using update model option.?

Here uncheck "Create new project" checkbox and click Next button.

You model has been created successfully.

Q: Why to refresh models in AX?

You may need to use this option if you want to add references of existing models to your newly made model.

1. Go to Extensions>D365 > Model Management > Update model parameters

2. Select model name and click Next:

3. Select the models you want to add reference and click Next:

4. Click Next:

5. Click Next:

Q: Why we create models in AX?

In Microsoft Dynamics AX, models are used to organize and package application components such as tables, forms, reports, and code. They provide a structured and modular way to manage customization and deployment in the system. Here are a few reasons why we create models in AX:

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1. Customization and Extension: Models allow you to customize and extend the functionality of Dynamics AX without directly modifying the base application. By creating a separate model, you can add new tables, forms, and code specific to your business requirements. This approach helps to preserve the integrity of the base application and makes it easier to manage future updates and upgrades.

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1. Separation of Concerns: Models enable a separation of concerns by grouping related application components together. You can organize components based on functionality, business processes, or specific modules. This modular approach makes it easier to maintain and manage the application by isolating changes within specific models.

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1. Versioning and Packaging: Models facilitate version control and packaging of application components. You can create multiple versions of a model to track changes over time. This allows you to roll back to previous versions if needed. Models can also be packaged and deployed as units, making it easier to distribute and install customizations across different environments.

1. Collaboration and Team Development: Models support collaboration and team development by providing a structured framework for multiple developers to work on different aspects of the application simultaneously. Each developer can create their own model to develop and test customizations independently. Once completed, the models can be merged and deployed as a cohesive unit.

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1. Compliance and Governance: Models enable better governance and control over customizations in the system. By defining and enforcing model boundaries, you can ensure that customizations adhere to established guidelines and standards. This helps to maintain consistency and reduces the risk of conflicts or unintended consequences.

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1. Overall, models in Microsoft Dynamics AX provide a structured and modular approach to customization, versioning, packaging, collaboration, and governance. They help to maintain the integrity of the base application while allowing flexibility and extensibility to meet specific business requirements.

Q: How to Change model of a project?

Right Click on your project and Open properties.

Select the model from dropdown and click ok.

If you want to affect the changes of model on your database then you need to turn the database sync option to True. Click on Ok.

You have successfully changed the model.