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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]] GP, formerly Great Plains Dynamics and eEnterprise, is a Dexterity-written applicationsapplication. AlsoMicrosoft's small business line: Microsoft Small Business Manager orand Small Business Financials iswere also written in Dexterity and usesuse the same [[Source code|code base]] as Great Plains.

==History of Dexterity==

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:Currently, most Dynamics GP 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 Object calls:

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

; Dynamics GP Alternate Forms:

: These are modifications to existing forms – the ones found in DYNAMICS.DIC. The most popular customizations are made on the SOP Entry form. Alternate forms are not recommended by Microsoft as they makesmake version upgrades more difficult. Customization usually has to be redone.

; Some restrictions:

: Dynamics GP is actually an integration of multiple dictionaries: DYNAMICS.DIC, ADVSECUR.DIC, EXP1493.DIC, etc. In your Dexterity customization you can generally deal with only one dictionary - DYNAMICS.DIC. Integration with other dictionaries is supported but is difficult.

Dynamics GP macros can also be recorded in Dexterity. The ability to handle [[branch (computer science)|branches]] does not appear to exist in these macros.