Nav.zip [ PLUS ★ ]
In the Dynamics NAV ecosystem, a .zip file is frequently used to distribute and configuration files.
: For users of Jet Reports , specifically formatted zip files (e.g., Jet Reports Objects.fob within a zip) are used to configure web services across different versions from NAV 2013 to Business Central. nav.zip
: In NAV 2017 and later, this codeunit provides native functions to import and export files as zip archives without needing third-party software. In the Dynamics NAV ecosystem, a
For developers, managing a nav.zip file involves specific codeunits: For developers, managing a nav
: In certain specialized reporting environments like SANnav , users can export entire report contents as a zip file containing HTML, PDF, and CSV versions of each section. 3. Technical Implementation (AL & C/AL)
: Used in AL (Business Central) to create zip archives, add streams (like PDF reports), and then export the final archive to the user.
: Systems can be configured to loop through shipment lines or invoices, generate a PDF for each, and save them all into a single zip file for the user to download at once.