Requesting events and external functions
You can request the addition of event publishers or have specific functions made external to support your customizations. To minimize the risk of breaking changes and ensure smoother updates in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central online, most functions are internal by default.
Before submitting a request, check whether your needs are already met by existing event publishers or external functions. To do this, use the Event Recorder tool in Business Central – which allows you to record and review all events published during your business processes. This helps you identify available events without manually searching through code.
If your requirements aren't covered, you may submit a request. If your request is accepted, the changes are typically included in an upcoming service pack (usually within two months).
To request a new event
When requesting a new event, provide the following details:
- Event name
- Purpose of the event
- Exact location in the code where the event should be added (include screenshots or code snippets)
- Required parameters, along with a description of each parameter
All new events will follow Microsoft’s naming conventions.
To request an external function
To request a function to be made external:
- Confirm the function is currently internal by compiling your extension against the latest Continia Document Capture service pack, or by reviewing the source code.
- If the function is unavailable, submit a submit a support ticket (or ask your partner to do so) with the following information:
- Function name
- Object type and number
- Justification for making the function external
See also
Overview of event publishers
Resources for help and support
Accessing the source code
Implementing service packs