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The '''Dexterity programming language''' was designed in the early 1990s for the implementation of [[Cross-platform|platform independent]] graphical [[accounting software]]. Dexterity itself is written in the [[C (programming language)|C programming language]] [http://www.devnewz.com/devnewz-3-20040827GreatPlainsDexterityProgrammingOverviewforDevelopers.html]. It was used in the development of [[Great Plains (accounting)|Great Plains]] accounting software.

[[Microsoft Dynamics|Microsoft Business Solutions]] Great Plains, former Great Plains Software Dynamics and eEnterprise are Dexterity-written applications. Also small business line: Microsoft Small Business Manager or Small Business Financials is written in Dexterity and uses the same [[Source code|code base]] as Great Plains.

==History of Dexterity==

Great Plains Dexterity - is proprietary [[programming language]] and technology, designed in the early 1990s with the goal to build a platform-independent graphical accounting package - Great Plains Dynamics. Dexterity itself is written in C (with the hope that C would provide platform independence). You can install Dexterity from Great Plains 7.5 CD #2. It requires a lot of learning and training, but it allows custom pieces to be seamlessly integrated with the Great Plains interface.

==Features==

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: Dexterity was designed as a platform-independent programming language. If you want code to be operable on all currently supported Great Plains databases, use Dexterity ranges and loops to manipulate the records

; Great Plains Dexterity with SQL Stored Procs:

:Currently, most of Great Plains installations have been moved to [[Microsoft SQL Server|MS SQL]] Server - so you can use Dexterity for custom forms drawing only and make the buttons run SQL stored procedures.

; COM Objects calls:

: Beginning with version 7.0 Dexterity supports COM objects - register them as libraries in Dexterity. Refer the manual as to how to do this. This technique allows you to call such things as [[web servicesservice]]s across the internet.

; Great Plains Alternate Forms:

: These are modification to existing forms – the ones found in DYNAMICS.DIC. The most popular customizations are made on the SOP Entry form. If you are designing your customization – we recommend that you avoid alternate forms – the problem is customization version upgrade. In the case of an alternate form – customization should be redone.

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Great Plains macros are also recorded in Dexterity. The ability to handle [[branch (computer science)|branches]] does not appear to exist in these macros.

==References==

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