Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations Development Cookbook - Fourth Edition

How to do it

Applying a pattern is a straightforward process that can modify properties on multiple containers and controls on a form. Here is the standard flow for applying patterns:

1. Identify a target form and add it to your project. Then, in Visual Studio, open Application Explorer, and find the form. Right-click the form, and then select Add to project. When you open the form in the designer, it should have the Pattern: <unselected> designation on the design node.

 

2. Decide which pattern to apply. You can refer to the exported details file in the last recipe.
3. Now we need to apply the pattern. Right-click the Design node of the target form, select Apply pattern, and then click the Pattern to apply.
4. As a last step, we may need to handle ...