7 favorite features of Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 Feature Pack 1

The Microsoft Dynamics SL 2011 Feature Pack 1 (FP1) feature set centers on continued project enhancements, time & expense web services, and the inclusion of Business Analyzer for Dynamics SL 2011.

We have some favorites among the improvements, often for different reasons.   Some improvements have been badly needed by our clients, some are favorites because they are simply quite useful, and others help us, as a VAR, to gain new Dynamics SL clients.  Here are seven of my favorite features, and for each an explanation of why it made the list.

1. Hard Close by Module

Why: Badly needed, requested often

What it is: The ability to post to closed fiscal periods can now be controlled at the module level. A new Posting Options tab is added to the GL Setup screen.

2. Batch Control report by Module 

Why: Badly needed, requested often

What it is: Printing of batch control reports can now be controlled at the module level. The option Automatic Batch Reports is changed to Automatic Batch Reports for all Modules. This prints all batch reports for all modules as before.

3. Flexible Billings Fiscal Period Filter for Automatic Invoice Creation

Why: Practical, useful

What it is: You can now filter items that you select for invoice creation in Automatic Invoice Creation (BI.AIC.00) by fiscal period. The Start Fiscal Period box and End Fiscal Period box are added ...