Implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central On-Premise - Fourth Edition

Export data using the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Export to a Data File feature (and importing it)

Let's first discuss the Export to a Data File feature.

It's also possible to export (and import) data from Microsoft Dynamics NAV through a dedicated export function called Export to a Data File, which you can find in the Search menu, as demonstrated in the following screenshot:

How does it work?

In practice, the system allows you to export files and objects (similar to the old Microsoft Dynamics NAV backup) in a file. in this way, it is possible to make backup copies of data or to create new companies (using the Import tool); the system creates a ...