Problem Definition: In contrast to Project Service Automation, where importing projects is made easy via a ribbon button, it was previously not possible for current Microsoft Project Desktop Client users to do so in D365 Project Operations. Project for the Web is supported by D365 Project Operations, although not all of Microsoft Project Desktop Client's … Continue reading Now Import Projects from Microsoft Project Desktop Client in Project Operations
Filter Grid data, and Save results as a View
Introduction: Views in model-driven apps specify the data that is tabulated and displayed on a grid page. Views that have been developed by an administrator, shared with others, and normally can't be changed are called System Views. Dynamics 365 2022 release wave II includes a new functionality that provides the ability to save the filter … Continue reading Filter Grid data, and Save results as a View
Project Operations vs Project Service Automation, A Seamless Comparison to Read
We know that PSA is now known as Project Operations. Well, it’s not just a name change but also some significant improvements that Microsoft has brought in. The following blog will take you through the differences between PSA and Project Operations. The upgrade from Project Service Automation to Project Operations is going to be delivered … Continue reading Project Operations vs Project Service Automation, A Seamless Comparison to Read
Advances and Retainers in Project Operations
Problem Definition: Earlier, milestones were used for advance payments which was not the actual purpose of it. But with the introduction of Advances and Retainers, milestones will only be used for their real purpose on fixed price lines. What are Advances and Retainers? The feature Advances and Retainers are seen on the Project Contract form. … Continue reading Advances and Retainers in Project Operations
Step by Step guide to CI/CD Implementation
Problem Definition: People tend to make their tasks automated rather than doing them manually. Working with CRM, we always need to work with solutions. Being a developer to satisfy customers’ requirements we always work on a development instance and import it to the production end once done with all implementations. All this is done by … Continue reading Step by Step guide to CI/CD Implementation
Introduction to Predictive Lead Scoring
Problem Definition: An organisation is always looking for improving its sales or efficiency of work. If an executive can foresee which lead is most likely going to be converted to an opportunity it would help the executive to focus and prioritise the leads accordingly. Predictive lead scoring uses a predictive machine learning model to calculate … Continue reading Introduction to Predictive Lead Scoring
Why were Modern Approvals introduced for Project Operations?
Problem Definition: Time entry approvals usually used to be an issue while approving when they were bulk in number. When the Project Managers (PM) used to approve more than 100-to-200-time entries, a lot of them used to get stuck in the queue and there used to be a rigorous process to go back and check … Continue reading Why were Modern Approvals introduced for Project Operations?
Unwinding Sub-Contracting in Dynamics 365 Project Operations
Problem Definition: Sub-Contracting was a much-needed functionality in any project management platform which Project Operations was missing. With the latest updates from Microsoft, we now have Sub-Contracting feature available which can leverage creating contracts for the Sub-Contractors\Vendors with whom we work. Solution: Let’s look upon how do we enable this feature on Project Operations environment … Continue reading Unwinding Sub-Contracting in Dynamics 365 Project Operations
Project Task opening issue resolved by Microsoft in Dynamics 365 Project Operations
We often used to face issues while opening the Project Tasks in Project Operations (PO). We had to play a lot of tricks in order to open the schedule. Microsoft is consistently putting in efforts on making Project Operations, one of its successful tools to enrich it with tons of brilliant features and make it more user friendly. One of the major feature resolutions provided in the latest release provided by Microsoft was for opening the Project Tasks (Schedule) Seamlessly. Of course there are certain tweaks to be made in order to make it work in your browser. In this blog we will look at those tweaks and settings that would be needed to enable that feature.
Upgrade to Dynamics 365 Project Operations from Dynamics 365 Project Service Automation
Some exciting news for the users who are planning to upgrade from Dynamics 365 Project Service Automation (PSA) to Dynamics 365 Project Operations (PO). Its been a long awaited news Dynamics community and PSA/PO fans are waiting for. Well Microsoft has pulled up the curtain on how the release will happen. First news before we … Continue reading Upgrade to Dynamics 365 Project Operations from Dynamics 365 Project Service Automation