Microsoft Dynamics 365

How to get ObjectTypeCode and LogicalName of all Entities in Dynamics CRM using Web API?

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In my earlier article, i have explained,

How to get list of all Entities Display Name, Logical Name and Other info using SQL Query in MSCRM?

Now, follow the below steps to get all Entities Logical Names and Object Type Codes in Dynamics CRM Online or On-premises.

Step 1: Login to Dynamics CRM and Navigate to Settings -> Customizations.

Copy the Instance Web API URL (Service Root URL).

URL looks like the below,

https://[CRM ORG Name].api.crm9.dynamics.com/api/data/v9.1

Step 2: We have to use the below text to get the ObjectTypeCode and LogicalName

/EntityDefinitions?$select=LogicalName,ObjectTypeCode

Step 3: Append Instance Web API URL text with the above URL (mentioned in Step 2), final URL looks like the below,

https://[CRM ORG Name].api.crm9.dynamics.com/api/data/v9.1/EntityDefinitions?$select=LogicalName,ObjectTypeCode

Step 4: Browse the above URL in a new Browser window to see the below result.

Note: To get all custom entities Logical Names and Object Type Codes only, then use the below URL.

https://[CRM ORG Name].api.crm9.dynamics.com/api/data/v9.1/EntityDefinitions?$select=LogicalName,ObjectTypeCode&$filter=ObjectTypeCode gt 9999

Hope this article helps you !!!

Metadata Browser for Dynamics 365/Power Apps

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Found an interesting Extension to browse metadata of Common Data Service (CDS) based applications such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Online & Power Apps.

Also, this works on both Microsoft Edge (Chromium based) and Google Chrome browsers.

Below is the quick snapshot of the Extension.

Follow the below steps for adding the extension (Example illustrated on Microsoft Edge – Chromium browser).

Step 1: Click here to navigate to the Extension.

Step 2: Click on Add to Chrome button.

Step 3: Click on Allow

Step 4: Click on Add extension button.

Step 5: Once extension is added, you can see the Dynamics CRM logo added to the browser.

Step 6: Open Dynamics CRM Online in the browser and click on the Dynamics CRM logo.

Step 7: Click on Browse Metadata button to see the below page.

Select the required entity to see all the Metadata at one place.

Hope you have added the extension successfully :):):)

MB-600: Microsoft Power Apps + Dynamics 365 Solution Architect (beta)

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Below BETA exam released for Dynamics 365 Solution Architects.

Click on the link for more information.

MB-600: Microsoft Power Apps + Dynamics 365 Solution Architect (beta)

Dynamics 365 Wave 1 release details

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On 27th Jan 2020, Microsoft has released the key dates for Dynamics 365 2020 wave 1 plan and upcoming features.

Click on the below image for more details.

Click here for more information on release plan.

Click here to know more about wave 1 features and their availability.