NIC Systems App Series #5: Free Resources That Support Every App

When exploring new apps for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, it helps to know you’re not starting from scratch. At NIC Systems, the apps are backed by a full set of resources to support users, partners, and developers. This week of the app campaign is all about those free tools that make it easier to try, implement, and customize apps with confidence.

Start Free on Marketplace

Every NIC Systems app is available for a one-month free trial on Microsoft Marketplace. Whether you want to test one app or a few together, you can work with real functionality in your own Business Central environment, no commitments required.

Step-by-Step Help

Our online help site includes step-by-step instructions, setup guides, and release notes for each app. It’s built for real users and updated with every release, so you don’t miss new features or enhancements.

Even better, you can access help directly from within Business Central. If you’re working on a page tied to an app, just click the help link to access the relevant guide.

Assisted Setup

Assisted Setup is also available for many NIC Systems apps. This feature walks you through initial configuration tasks in a structured, user-friendly way, perfect for first-time users or those setting up a new environment. You’ll find Assisted Setup under the Settings menu in Business Central.

Guided Tours

Guided Tours are another great way to learn. These interactive walkthroughs highlight key areas of the app interface and explain functionality as you go. Tours are available for select apps and are triggered automatically when you open the app for the first time or can be launched manually from the Help pane.

Videos to Guide You

Prefer to watch instead of read? Our YouTube channel is regularly updated with walkthrough videos, showing how to set up and use many of our apps. It’s a great way to get a feel for the app before or during your trial.

Developer Support

We’ve also made it easier for developers and partners to customize or extend our apps.

Our developer help includes:

  • A full object browser to view tables, pages, and fields
  • Details on how entities are structured
  • A list of all available events you can subscribe to
  • A catalog of global functions and summaries on how to use them

It’s all designed to make development faster and more transparent so you can tailor the solution without guessing.

Support and Feedback

If you run into an issue, support tickets can be logged directly through the support portal, connecting you with a team that knows the apps inside and out.

There’s also an idea portal where you can submit suggestions for improvements or entirely new apps. Submissions are reviewed privately, and you’ll be notified of updates if you include your contact details.

AI-Powered Help

Business Central is evolving, and will soon include AI-powered help that will interact with the app help system. When enabled, this feature will allow users to ask natural language questions directly in the Help pane, and receive contextual answers based on the page they’re on, the app in use, and Microsoft’s documentation. NIC Systems apps are being updated to take full advantage of this feature, making it even easier to get the answers you need, right when you need them.

Whether you’re trying out an app for the first time or extending it for a custom scenario, we’ve got the resources to help you succeed.

Coming up in Week 6

Next week, we’re taking you behind the scenes to show how NIC Systems apps are developed and supported with a spotlight on the Material Staging app. You’ll get a closer look at the thought process behind the design, the real-world problems it solves, and how it fits into production workflows. Don’t miss it!

If you missed the earlier weeks, you can revisit them anytime on our blog page.

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