Comparison of Features in Different Versions of Document Output

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.


Supported Business Central versionsDocument Output release
Business Central 2025 release wave 2 (BC v27)Document Output 2025 R2
From Business Central 2024 release wave 1 (BC v24) to Business Central 2025 release wave 1 (BC v26)Document Output 2025 R1
From Business Central 2023 release wave 2 (BC v23) to Business Central 2024 release wave 2 (BC v25)
Business Central April 2019 (BC v14)
Document Output 2024 R2
From Business Central 2023 release wave 1 (BC v22) to Business Central 2024 release wave 1 (BC v24)
Business Central April 2019 (BC v14)
Document Output 2024 R1
From Business Central 2022 release wave 2 (BC v21) to Business Central 2023 release wave 2 (BC v23)
Business Central April 2019 (BC v14)
Document Output 2023 R2

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:


Feature2022 R12022 R22023 R12023 R22024 R12024 R22025 R12025 R2
Streamlined and automated distribution of all documentsCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
More than 25 different email templates, ready to use from the get-goCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Flexible use of merge fields within emailsCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Option of adding background PDFs, watermarks, logos, company information, etc.CheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Full log and audit trail of all sent emails, printouts, and electronic documentsCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
State-of-the-art HTML editor to help you design professional-looking emailsCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Customer and vendor FactBoxes for a better overviewCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Ability to send documents in batches from the Document Output queueCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Option of merging separate PDFs and sending them as one (for example, sales and delivery terms merged with invoices)CheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Ability to attach all types of documents to emailsCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Date-based email signatures for campaign banners or similarCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Dimension- or variant-based templatesCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Flexible recipient setup for all customers and vendors, including To, Cc and BccCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Easy storage of documents in foldersCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Email template lines based on language codeCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Ability to send customer statements automaticallyCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Remittance advice templates included for both payment entries and payment journalCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Tooltips for all Document Output fieldsCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Support for the Business Central Universal Code InitiativeCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Report selection on templateCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Multiple supported languages on templatesCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
ZUGFeRD format (DE)CheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Factur-x format (FR)CheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Different background images in PDF filesCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Report selection on template linesCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Merging reminders and open documents into one fileCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Ability to attach related documents as separate filesCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Azure app integration (OAUTH2)CheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Easy application of language variants on email template linesCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Improved FactBox with attachment names on template linesCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
More email recipient flexibilityCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Output Profiles optimizationCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Enhanced email signature functionalityCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Integration with Azure BLOB storageCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Automatic AL extensions in custom-made email templatesCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
More merge field optionsCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Source document information in email template bodyCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Ability to send emails without attachmentsCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Merge multiple attachments or send separatelyCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
AU/NZ and NL Peppol Service activationCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Handled by DOCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Merge field editor in signaturesCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Embed PDF in XMLCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Copy email template lines to new linesCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Enhanced automatic statementsCheckmarkCheckmarkCheckmark
Handled (DO) and Output Profiles on remindersCheckmarkCheckmark
Embed documents in E-DocCheckmarkCheckmark
Strengthened log preservation securityCheckmarkCheckmark
Optimized UI on customer/vendor settingsCheckmarkCheckmark
Resend functionality for XML filesCheckmarkCheckmark
Ability to add different file engines to template linesCheckmark

Security

The Security module includes the following key features:


Feature2025 R2
Password protection of PDF filesCheckmark
Ability to legally sign all PDF files with your own certificateCheckmark
Automatic application of eIDAS-compliant eSeals to PDF documents to ensure that they're authentic and legally validCheckmark

See also

New and Planned
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