Comparison of Features in Different Versions of Document Output

• 23/09/2024
• 6 minutes to read

On this page, you'll first find a brief overview of what Document Output versions that are supported by what versions of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and next, you'll find an overview of features in Document Output by version.

Which Document Output version is supported by my Business Central installation?

Below, you can see a brief overview of supported Document Output versions by version of Business Central. Over time, some older versions of Business Central will not support the newest version of Document Output, as development of new Document Output features is aimed at the latest Business Central versions.

For a detailed list of all supported versions, see Supported NAV and Business Central versions

Feature comparison by Document Output version

Continia maintains its focus on developing new features for the latest version of Business Central, meaning that certain features will not be available in older versions of Document Output.

In the below table, you can see the features that are available in different versions of Document Output.

Essential

Depending on your version of Document Output, the Essential module comes with the following key features:

Feature	2021 R2	2022 R1	2022 R2	2023 R1	2023 R2	2024 R1	2024 R2
Streamlined and automated distribution of all documents
More than 25 different email templates, ready to use from the get-go
Flexible use of merge fields within emails
Option of adding background PDFs, watermarks, logos, company information, etc.
Ability to legally sign all PDF files with your own certificate
Full log and audit trail of all sent emails, printouts, and electronic documents
State-of-the-art HTML editor to help you design professional-looking emails
Customer and vendor FactBoxes for a better overview
Ability to send documents in batches from the Document Output queue
Option of merging separate PDFs and sending them as one (for example, sales and delivery terms merged with invoices)
Ability to attach all types of documents to emails
Date-based email signatures for campaign banners or similar
Dimension- or variant-based templates
Flexible recipient setup for all customers and vendors, including To, Cc and Bcc
Easy storage of documents in folders
Email template lines based on language code
Ability to send customer statements automatically
Remittance advice templates included for both payment entries and payment journal
Tooltips for all Document Output fields
Support for the Business Central Universal Code Initiative
Password protect PDF
Report selection on template
Multiple supported languages on templates
ZUGFeRD format (DE)
Factur-x format (FR)
Different background images in PDF files
Report selection on template lines
Merging reminders and open documents into one file
Ability to attach related documents as separate files
Azure app integration (OAUTH2)
Easy application of language variants on email template lines
Improved FactBox with attachment names on template lines
More email recipient flexibility
Output Profiles optimization
Enhanced email signature functionality
Integration with Azure BLOB storage
Automatic AL extensions in custom-made email templates
More merge field options
Source document information in email template body
Ability to send emails without attachments
Merge multiple attachments or send separately
AU/NZ and NL Peppol Service activation
Handled by DO
Merge field editor in signatures
Embed PDF in XML
Copy email template lines to new lines
Automatic documents

See also

New and Planned
Feature Management