To get started with the Microsoft Dynamics GP Software Development Kit (SDK), you need to understand that it serves primarily as an essential technical reference library containing table structures, data models, and developer guides. Rather than being a single piece of software, it works in tandem with active development tools like Visual Studio Tools for Dynamics GP and Dexterity to build and integrate applications. 1. Locate and Install the SDK
Unlike other standard features, the core Dynamics GP SDK is not packaged inside the primary installation wizard.
Find the Media: Navigate to the original Dynamics GP installation media (or CD image).
Run the Installer: Locate the \Tools\SDK\Dynamics GP directory and double-click the SDK.exe (or SDK.msi) file.
Default Directory: The files install locally to %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Dynamics\GP [Version] SDK</code>. 2. Core Components of the SDK
The SDK is highly valued by both developers and report writers for its built-in data documentation:
The Core Help File: The primary asset is DynamicsGP_SDK.chm. It maps out transaction flows, data dictionaries, and entity diagrams.
Table Reference Guides: The SDK explicitly defines the tables, core fields, and parameters required to safely push or pull data into specific Dynamics GP modules.
Visual Studio Templates: Installing the SDK adds predefined project templates to Microsoft Visual Studio, granting native access to dynamic reference DLLs. 3. Key Development Tools It Supports
When customizing Dynamics GP, the documentation provided by the SDK supports three major developer environments:
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