This article outlines how you can activate extended features of ActivityTools.
Steps described here can be necessary after installing ActivityTools from Microsoft AppSource or after an update to a newer version of ActivityTools.
1. Warning dialog after hitting a button on the ActivityTools UI (e.g. “NEW ACTIVITY” or “CLOSE”)
Figure 1: Message from webpage
This dialog appears if the “ActivityToolsPluginExtension” Dynamics 365 solution is missing.
Please follow these steps to install it:
• Download the “Extended Solutions” via the Download Link and extract the zip file:
(compatible with the ActiviyTools version 2020.24)
• Open Dynamics 365 -> Advanced Settings -> Settings -> Solutions -> hit “Import”
• In the popping up dialog select the “ActivityToolsPluginExtension.zip” and follow the wizard.
(here you can find details about how to install solutions manually: Article Link)
After refreshing the Dynamics 365 page the functionality should be available.
2. Missing demo forms for account and contact entity
Figure 4: AT Demo
Do be able to use the ActivityTools demo form you need the “ActivityToolsPluginDemo” solution.
Please follow these steps to install it:
• Download the “Extended Solutions” via the Download Link and extract the zip file:
(compatible with the ActiviyTools version 2020.24)
• Open Dynamics 365 -> Advanced Settings -> Settings -> Solutions -> hit “Import”
• In the popping up dialog select the “ActivityToolsPluginDemo.zip” and follow the wizard.
(here you can find details about how to install solutions manually: Article Link)
Thereafter the forms will be available for account and contact.
PLEASE NOTE: These demo forms are for demo purpose only! Do not install them for a use in production!
Support
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