Here is a list of Dynamics GP acronyms

  • Great Pain -- you already know
  • Great Pains -- yes
  • Great Program -- just lousy overall
  • Great Panes -- lots of windows
  • Great Product -- i think not
  • Got Paper -- better have some on hand

Out of Box limitations list:

  • No unlimitied user defined fields
  • No search everywhere feature

NAV vs GP comparision

NAV

ISVs get installed within same uniform code base C/AL. One single window used for entire system. Also going forward Microsoft code base. Dynamics 365 is based 3 tier system this is the future cloud system.

Reporting with JetReports? SSRS?

Highly customizable

Upgrades should be simpler once ISV codes are merged Unlimited user defined fields can be created.

Use of Windows AD authentication

Search anywhere

SQL table structures using friendly naming

Less duplication of SQL table fields

User setup by customer templates

One click processing no batches

GP

Most ISVs are external to GP and use eConnect SDK or API. GP Code base is dexterity.

Reporting using SSRS

Upgrades might be time consuming to get all mappings correct.

Very few user defined fields. Only way to really add additional fields is by using an ISV piece like Extender which will give you unlimited options. SalesPad has unlimited user fields but it an additional ISV product.

SQL authentication is required unless option of using web access by way of windows AD authentication. Client logins by odbc connector (outdated)

SQL table structures using alpha numeric naming

Search is limited would need add on like SmartFill from Rockton

User setup by copy function only

More table locking than NAV

Multiple batches for processing data

ISV comparison

Lanham eShip or Starship

Lanham EDI or DI Central

NAV order entry or SalesPad

More duplication of SQL table fields