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
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
In case of any questions or problems please do not hesitate to contact our support: Support Link
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