Chapter 7. Form Scripting

You probably already know how to perform basic form customizations for each entity in Microsoft Dynamics CRM. You can easily add fields, tabs, and sections to a form by using the Web-based administration tool without having to do any programming. However, if you want to set up more complex form customizations than the Web-based administration tool allows, Microsoft Dynamics CRM offers a rich form scripting and extension programming model.

In the context of Web-based applications, the term client-side typically refers to code that executes on the user’s Web browser. Microsoft Dynamics CRM allows for form scripting code to work offline and on the client, expanding the notion of client-side code. The three supported methods ...

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