Models management - Dynamics 365 F&O

Dynamics 365 F&O is completely changed from the previous versions of AX. Now customization is managed using models and Packages, managing the models is pretty simple and handy if you know the relevant commands.

Below are few commands which can be helpful for you to play with models and could be very useful while customizing the AX related tasks:

So to use models,  first and foremost open Command prompt as "Administrator"

Now time to place command as per the requirement:

          Export Model:

To take backup of your model in development Environment, use the ModelUtil.exe tool and the -export directive.

ModelUtil.exe -export -metadatastorepath=[path of the metadata store where model should be imported] -file=[full path of the file to import]

Example:

K:\AosService\PackagesLocalDirectory\Bin\ModelUtil.exe -import -metadatastorepath=K:\AosService\PackagesLocalDirectory  -file=J:\Manish\ModelBackup\RSys-Manish.axmodel

      Delete Model:

To delete a model file in AX Environment, use the ModelUtil.exe tool and the -delete directive.

ModelUtil.exe -delete -metadatastorepath=[path of the metadata store] -modelname=[name of the model to delete]

Example:

K:\AosService\PackagesLocalDirectory\Bin\ModelUtil.exe -delete -metadatastorepath=K:\AosService\PackagesLocalDirectory  -modelname=”RSys”

Import Model:

To install a model file in development Environment, use the ModelUtil.exe tool and the -import directive.

ModelUtil.exe -import -metadatastorepath=[path of the metadata store where model should be imported] -file=[full path of the file to import]

Example:

K:\AosService\PackagesLocalDirectory\Bin\ModelUtil.exe -import -metadatastorepath=K:\AosService\PackagesLocalDirectory  -file=J:\Manish\ModelBackup\RSys-Manish.axmodel

       Replace Model:

If the model already exists, you need to replace it using the "-replace" switch:

Example:

K:\AosService\PackagesLocalDirectory\Bin\ModelUtil.exe -replace -metadatastorepath=K:\AosService\PackagesLocalDirectory  -file= Manish\ModelBackup\RSys-Manish.axmodel

Post the above actions don't forget to build and compile the application  ;)

After updating the model it may also be necessary to synchronize the database as well.

In case if you face any issue, please feel free to reach me at my personal email - daxmanish@outlook.com

Enjoy J