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Dynamics NAV 2009 contains a new subsystem for dealing with Web Services. This feature has been well received by partners and customers alike. Partners have expressed interest in having web services available for earlier versions of Dynamics NAV. This feedback resulted in a technology talk at Directions2007 in Florida, where the topic was what could be done to day. The conclusion of the talk was that everything we where intending to deliver was already possible today, yes some code is needed but strictly from function/feature perspective all of it is possible, and it is not even all that ugly. Dynamics NAV 2009 will provide out-of-the-box programmatic web service access to the application and will therefore remove the need for this additional technology plumbing described here.

I have to say that the response to my talk has been tremendous. After the response to my talk on Web Services in NAV 5.0 and previous versions I decided to write this blog post and make the source files available.

This post is about how to bridge the gap between the need for web services now and the current platform, it will help you understand how you can provide Web Services directly from Dynamics NAV today, in a “simple” and flexible way, already today.

To work with the samples in this post you will need: Visual Studio 2005, Dynamics NAV 5.0 and .Net 3.0 installed on your system. This sample should work on Dynamics NAV 4.0 to but has not been tested on that version.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV is an integrated business management solution designed for growing mid-market companies that want the freedom to focus on their business. Microsoft Dynamics NAV integrates crucial financial, manufacturing, distribution, customer relationship management and e-commerce data into a streamlined, comprehensive solution for growing businesses. Fully customizable, Microsoft Dynamics NAV helps you maximize productivity and respond effectively to market changes without disrupting operations, giving you the freedom to focus on business delivering integrated functionality for :

  Financial Management
  Supply Chain Management
  Manufacturing
  Distribution
  Customer Relationship Management
  Sales & Marketing
  Service Management
  Project Management and Jobs
  E-Business
  Business Analytics
  Multiple Currencies, Multiple Languages
  Human Resources
  Portals

InspireSmart Solutions is experienced in Microsoft Dynamics NAV integration, development, and implementation. InspireSmart Solutions in Denver, Colorado takes care of the technology so you can take care of your business. With over 40,000 Microsoft Dynamics NAV installations worldwide, lets you replace your existing system with a single fully integrated solution with greater simplicity, deeper insight into business information, increased financial control, and operational improvements.