Node Builder Released for Microsoft Dynamics GP to Enhance eConnect

eOne Integrated Business solutions has released Node Builder, a new add-on for Microsoft Dynamics GP. The tool, which debuted at Convergence 2011 and appears to have been planned for an earlier spring release, offers a simple user interface so users can build their own eConnect nodes or generic stored procedures.

In a blog post, eOne claims Node Builder is the only way to build custom eConnect Nodes without writing a single line of code. According to the company, Node Builder builds on the concepts behind eOne's eXtender and SmartConnect, allowing consultants and power users to build their own eConnect node with the need to involved developers.

Dynamics GP eConnect lets companies integrate their business applications with Microsoft Dynamics GP. However, eConnect has some gaps that Node Builder fills in, according to the company.

Recently Mark Polino, Principal Consultant, I.B.I.S. Inc. shared his frustration regarding integrations with Dynamics GP, and is one of many GP professionals who have awaited Node Builder for its improved ability to build integration nodes.  Polino even went the additional step to argue that NodeBuilder's capabilities should be part of the core product given the frequency of such integrations.

Because a "node" is an eConnect specific stored procedure you can use Node Builder as a user interface to build complex stored procedures without writing code, the company said. 

Node Builder can build a stored procedure that updates ...