Monthly Archives: September 2012

4 JavaScripting with Dynamics CRM 2011 Deep Dive workshop registration is open

I am holding the first-ever JavaScripting with Dynamics CRM 2011 Deep Dive workshop. This workshop is going to be a little different than most because in addition to the in-person training and discussions, we’ll also be conducting two 1-hour follow-on sessions in the weeks following the class to answer any questions that may have arose […]

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JavaScript Conversion: Removing unnecessary code #1. Adding mailto to an email-enable text field

Occasionally I will run into JavaScript that was added to a form to provide functionality desirable by the business. I have seen several instances where code such as this:   if (crmForm.all.emailaddress1 != null) { crmForm.all.emailaddress1.ondblclick = function () { var email = crmForm.all.emailaddress1.DataValue; if ((email != null) && (email.length > 0)) { window.navigate(“mailto:” + […]

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JavaScript Conversion: Handling Automatic Semicolon Insertion

One of the most difficult parts of converting JavaScript from CRM 4.0 to 2011 is handling situations where the developer did not use a terminating semicolon.  Actually, this is a problem with JavaScript in general, as I was reminded this week when I listened to the Drama episode of the This Developer’s Life podcast.  That […]

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3 JavaScript Conversion Discussions Webinar Recording and Materials

JavaScript Conversion Discussions Webinar (September, 2012) We’ll discussed the technical aspects of converting your JavaScript from CRM 4.0 to CRM 2011, as well as the processes that will aid in the overall upgrade process.   Tools to Help Your Conversion: JavaScript Converter http://dynamicsxrmtools.codeplex.com   CRM JavaScript Conversion Assistant http://www.crmaccelerators.net/products/crm-migration-assistant-2   CRM Code Validation Tool http://blogs.msdn.com/b/crm/archive/2012/06/21/microsoft-dynamics-crm-2011-custom-code-validation-tool-released.aspx   […]

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