I think we are getting some really good examples of components which allows the user to "bring their own data type" in our code base right now, for example, our Tabs component.
It might look a bit confusing at first, but when you get used to it it's so much more lightweight and configurable.
It might look a bit confusing at first, but when you get used to it it's so much more lightweight and configurable.
![Elm Source code with the following:
make :
{ items : List a
, toText : a -> String
, onClick : a -> msg
, isActive : a -> Bool
}
-> Tabs a msg
viewTabs : Tab -> Html Msg
viewTabs tab =
UI.Tabs.make
{ onClick = .tab >> TabWasClicked
, toText = .label
, isActive = .tab >> (==) tab
, items =
[ { tab = One
, label = "One!"
}
, { tab = Two
, label = "2"
}
, { tab = Three
, label = "Three"
}
]
}
|> UI.Tabs.toHtml](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lfwmi64cvsbzcnpjwol7bt4y/bafkreiavif6vtpk3aczcmzjwyll2j2aa6qwqzgw5uzxmbdw46oeflbr5he)
November 8, 2024 at 11:40 AM
I think we are getting some really good examples of components which allows the user to "bring their own data type" in our code base right now, for example, our Tabs component.
It might look a bit confusing at first, but when you get used to it it's so much more lightweight and configurable.
It might look a bit confusing at first, but when you get used to it it's so much more lightweight and configurable.
🔥 Business Central 2025 just got an awesome update! The ToText method lets you convert simple types to text easily. No more FORMAT overload!
Watch my latest video for a full breakdown! 🎥👇
youtu.be/jbmrP3BYJmQ?... via
@YouTube
#Msdyn365bc #ToText #MicrosoftDynamics #ALhelp
Watch my latest video for a full breakdown! 🎥👇
youtu.be/jbmrP3BYJmQ?... via
@YouTube
#Msdyn365bc #ToText #MicrosoftDynamics #ALhelp
Say Goodbye to Formatting Hassles! Use ToText in Business Central.
YouTube video by saurav dhyani
youtu.be
March 24, 2025 at 12:32 PM
🔥 Business Central 2025 just got an awesome update! The ToText method lets you convert simple types to text easily. No more FORMAT overload!
Watch my latest video for a full breakdown! 🎥👇
youtu.be/jbmrP3BYJmQ?... via
@YouTube
#Msdyn365bc #ToText #MicrosoftDynamics #ALhelp
Watch my latest video for a full breakdown! 🎥👇
youtu.be/jbmrP3BYJmQ?... via
@YouTube
#Msdyn365bc #ToText #MicrosoftDynamics #ALhelp
www.unicode.org/reports/tr58... aims to standardize a solution for minimally escaping a URL for text consumption while taking into account security considerations. Once that happens, it would be nice to amend the URL Standard with a new URL#toText method or similar that implements this algorithm.
Proposed Draft UTS #58: Unicode Linkification
www.unicode.org
December 11, 2024 at 5:59 AM
www.unicode.org/reports/tr58... aims to standardize a solution for minimally escaping a URL for text consumption while taking into account security considerations. Once that happens, it would be nice to amend the URL Standard with a new URL#toText method or similar that implements this algorithm.
.𝗧𝗼𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁() - 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄?
𝚃𝚎𝚡𝚝𝟻0𝚅𝚊𝚛 := 𝙳𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚖𝚊𝚕𝚅𝚊𝚛.𝚃𝚘𝚃𝚎𝚡𝚝(); (unlike validate)
will raise warning AA0139 ("Do not assign a text to a target with smaller size."), whereas good ol'
𝚃𝚎𝚡𝚝𝟻0𝚅𝚊𝚛 := 𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝(𝙳𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚖𝚊𝚕𝚅𝚊𝚛);
never did.
So ... either use a 𝚙𝚛𝚊𝚐𝚖𝚊 𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚍𝚒𝚜𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝙰𝙰0𝟷𝟹𝟿, or stick to 𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝().
𝚃𝚎𝚡𝚝𝟻0𝚅𝚊𝚛 := 𝙳𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚖𝚊𝚕𝚅𝚊𝚛.𝚃𝚘𝚃𝚎𝚡𝚝(); (unlike validate)
will raise warning AA0139 ("Do not assign a text to a target with smaller size."), whereas good ol'
𝚃𝚎𝚡𝚝𝟻0𝚅𝚊𝚛 := 𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝(𝙳𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚖𝚊𝚕𝚅𝚊𝚛);
never did.
So ... either use a 𝚙𝚛𝚊𝚐𝚖𝚊 𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚍𝚒𝚜𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝙰𝙰0𝟷𝟹𝟿, or stick to 𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝().
April 23, 2026 at 8:22 AM
.𝗧𝗼𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁() - 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄?
𝚃𝚎𝚡𝚝𝟻0𝚅𝚊𝚛 := 𝙳𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚖𝚊𝚕𝚅𝚊𝚛.𝚃𝚘𝚃𝚎𝚡𝚝(); (unlike validate)
will raise warning AA0139 ("Do not assign a text to a target with smaller size."), whereas good ol'
𝚃𝚎𝚡𝚝𝟻0𝚅𝚊𝚛 := 𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝(𝙳𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚖𝚊𝚕𝚅𝚊𝚛);
never did.
So ... either use a 𝚙𝚛𝚊𝚐𝚖𝚊 𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚍𝚒𝚜𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝙰𝙰0𝟷𝟹𝟿, or stick to 𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝().
𝚃𝚎𝚡𝚝𝟻0𝚅𝚊𝚛 := 𝙳𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚖𝚊𝚕𝚅𝚊𝚛.𝚃𝚘𝚃𝚎𝚡𝚝(); (unlike validate)
will raise warning AA0139 ("Do not assign a text to a target with smaller size."), whereas good ol'
𝚃𝚎𝚡𝚝𝟻0𝚅𝚊𝚛 := 𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝(𝙳𝚎𝚌𝚒𝚖𝚊𝚕𝚅𝚊𝚛);
never did.
So ... either use a 𝚙𝚛𝚊𝚐𝚖𝚊 𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚍𝚒𝚜𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝙰𝙰0𝟷𝟹𝟿, or stick to 𝙵𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝().
Woah, I missed the .ToText()!
I know it does nothing new, but I like it a lot. Looks cleaner than wrapping it in Format() imo.
I know it does nothing new, but I like it a lot. Looks cleaner than wrapping it in Format() imo.
March 14, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Woah, I missed the .ToText()!
I know it does nothing new, but I like it a lot. Looks cleaner than wrapping it in Format() imo.
I know it does nothing new, but I like it a lot. Looks cleaner than wrapping it in Format() imo.
Not supported for now, ToText was added on simple types and while labels are text they are also of a more complex nature.
March 18, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Not supported for now, ToText was added on simple types and while labels are text they are also of a more complex nature.
What are we missing when we tell students to only answer in English on a content area assessment? What if, instead, we encouraged them to explain orally in their home language using Google Docs Multilingual Voice toText?
July 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
What are we missing when we tell students to only answer in English on a content area assessment? What if, instead, we encouraged them to explain orally in their home language using Google Docs Multilingual Voice toText?
Check out my latest blog post where I explore the new ToText() method in Business Central 2025 Wave 1: svirlan.com/exploring-t...
#BC2025w1 #AL #msdyn365bc
#BC2025w1 #AL #msdyn365bc
Exploring the New ToText() Method in Business Central 2025 Wave 1 - Business Central Musings
With the Dynamics 365 Business Central 2025 Wave 1 release arriving on April 1, 2025, developers get a new tool in their AL toolbox: the ToText() method. This handy function promises to simplify converting simple type values—like integers, dates, or booleans—into text, cutting down on Format function workaround. But as we’ll see in the code […]
svirlan.com
March 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Check out my latest blog post where I explore the new ToText() method in Business Central 2025 Wave 1: svirlan.com/exploring-t...
#BC2025w1 #AL #msdyn365bc
#BC2025w1 #AL #msdyn365bc
Developers, check out the news on learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynami...:
Only to mention a few:
- Use new 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗦𝘁𝗿 parameter to change integers by more than 1
- Convert simple type values to text using new 𝗧𝗼𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁 method
- Running objects in actions defaults to UI descriptors on target object
Only to mention a few:
- Use new 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗦𝘁𝗿 parameter to change integers by more than 1
- Convert simple type values to text using new 𝗧𝗼𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁 method
- Running objects in actions defaults to UI descriptors on target object
The updated release plan for #MSDyn365BC 2025 release wave 1 is now available with revised dates and improved organization across various segments. This enhancement makes it simpler to track the progress made by Microsoft in the preceding period. learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynami....
New and planned features for Dynamics 365 Business Central, 2025 release wave 1
Summary of planned features for Dynamics 365 Business Central.
learn.microsoft.com
March 14, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Developers, check out the news on learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynami...:
Only to mention a few:
- Use new 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗦𝘁𝗿 parameter to change integers by more than 1
- Convert simple type values to text using new 𝗧𝗼𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁 method
- Running objects in actions defaults to UI descriptors on target object
Only to mention a few:
- Use new 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗦𝘁𝗿 parameter to change integers by more than 1
- Convert simple type values to text using new 𝗧𝗼𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁 method
- Running objects in actions defaults to UI descriptors on target object
@sbalslev.bsky.social ToText does not work yet on labels - intended, or are just the announcements wrong?
March 18, 2025 at 6:19 AM
@sbalslev.bsky.social ToText does not work yet on labels - intended, or are just the announcements wrong?
"Difference from FORMAT" is misleading: ToText IS locale dependent, as by default, it equals the output of Format(value, 0). To make it locale independent, you must use the optional Boolean parameter which is often missing until AL language 15.1:
nataliekarolak.wordpress.com/2025/04/02/d...
nataliekarolak.wordpress.com/2025/04/02/d...
April 25, 2025 at 4:29 AM
"Difference from FORMAT" is misleading: ToText IS locale dependent, as by default, it equals the output of Format(value, 0). To make it locale independent, you must use the optional Boolean parameter which is often missing until AL language 15.1:
nataliekarolak.wordpress.com/2025/04/02/d...
nataliekarolak.wordpress.com/2025/04/02/d...
Thanks.
It may go unnoticed but Label is now more of a Text so it already has all the BeginsWith, Substring, IndesOf etc. you would expect after .ToText()
It may go unnoticed but Label is now more of a Text so it already has all the BeginsWith, Substring, IndesOf etc. you would expect after .ToText()
March 20, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Thanks.
It may go unnoticed but Label is now more of a Text so it already has all the BeginsWith, Substring, IndesOf etc. you would expect after .ToText()
It may go unnoticed but Label is now more of a Text so it already has all the BeginsWith, Substring, IndesOf etc. you would expect after .ToText()
No more FORMAT() for simple value conversions!
New ToText() method — a cleaner, more predictable way to convert simple types (like Integer, Decimal, Boolean, DateTime, and even Option types) to text.
ammolhsaallvi.blog/2025/04/25/c...
#msdyn365bc
#businesscentral
New ToText() method — a cleaner, more predictable way to convert simple types (like Integer, Decimal, Boolean, DateTime, and even Option types) to text.
ammolhsaallvi.blog/2025/04/25/c...
#msdyn365bc
#businesscentral
Convert Simple Type Values to Text Using the New ToText Method in Business Central 2025 Wave 1
With the release of Business Central 2025 Wave 1, Business Central continues to simplify AL development by introducing intuitive and developer-friendly features. One such small yet powerful enhance…
ammolhsaallvi.blog
April 25, 2025 at 2:25 AM
No more FORMAT() for simple value conversions!
New ToText() method — a cleaner, more predictable way to convert simple types (like Integer, Decimal, Boolean, DateTime, and even Option types) to text.
ammolhsaallvi.blog/2025/04/25/c...
#msdyn365bc
#businesscentral
New ToText() method — a cleaner, more predictable way to convert simple types (like Integer, Decimal, Boolean, DateTime, and even Option types) to text.
ammolhsaallvi.blog/2025/04/25/c...
#msdyn365bc
#businesscentral
With the release of Business Central 2025 Wave 1 we have the new ToText() Method. I was curious what it looked like on the screen for each variable type. I created a BC Card and tested it out, so you don't have too. There were some interesting results, check them out! As always, have a great day!
Understanding ToText() in Business Central 2025
Business Central 2025 Wave 1 introduces the ToText() method for various data types, providing a straightforward way to format values for display without specific formatting options. Outputs are demonstrated in a Card Page with aligned fields for each type, maintaining standard formatting and delivering interesting results for numbers, dates, and other data types.
aardvarklabs.blog
April 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
With the release of Business Central 2025 Wave 1 we have the new ToText() Method. I was curious what it looked like on the screen for each variable type. I created a BC Card and tested it out, so you don't have too. There were some interesting results, check them out! As always, have a great day!
There were some issues with the methods added in AL Language 15.0. They are fixed in Version 15.1 (currently available as Pre-Release only).
All 15.1 changes are now mentioned in my blog post (search for "15.1"):
nataliekarolak.wordpress.com/2025/04/02/d...
#msdyn365bc
All 15.1 changes are now mentioned in my blog post (search for "15.1"):
nataliekarolak.wordpress.com/2025/04/02/d...
#msdyn365bc
April 7, 2025 at 6:56 AM
There were some issues with the methods added in AL Language 15.0. They are fixed in Version 15.1 (currently available as Pre-Release only).
All 15.1 changes are now mentioned in my blog post (search for "15.1"):
nataliekarolak.wordpress.com/2025/04/02/d...
#msdyn365bc
All 15.1 changes are now mentioned in my blog post (search for "15.1"):
nataliekarolak.wordpress.com/2025/04/02/d...
#msdyn365bc
Business Central 2025 wave 1 (BC26): Convert simple type values to text using new ToText method (without using System.Format Method) yzhums.com/62430/
#Dynamics365
#MSDyn365
#MicrosoftDYN365
#MSDyn365BC
#businesscentral
#Dynamics365
#MSDyn365
#MicrosoftDYN365
#MSDyn365BC
#businesscentral
Business Central 2025 wave 1 (BC26): Convert simple type values to text using new ToText method (without using System.Format Method)
Hi, Readers.The public preview for Dynamics 365 Business Central 2025 release wave 1 (BC26) is available. Learn more:Lin
yzhums.com
March 18, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Business Central 2025 wave 1 (BC26): Convert simple type values to text using new ToText method (without using System.Format Method) yzhums.com/62430/
#Dynamics365
#MSDyn365
#MicrosoftDYN365
#MSDyn365BC
#businesscentral
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🔔 Convert simple type values to text using new ToText method📣
📚 To easily convert the value of simple types to text, you can now use the ToText method on the type.
‼️ For advanced formatting options, you should continue to use FORMAT
🔎 www.linkedin.com/posts/gdrent...
#msdyn365bc #al
📚 To easily convert the value of simple types to text, you can now use the ToText method on the type.
‼️ For advanced formatting options, you should continue to use FORMAT
🔎 www.linkedin.com/posts/gdrent...
#msdyn365bc #al
Convert simple type values to text using new ToText method | Gerardo Daniel Rentería García
🔔 2025 Wave 1: Convert simple type values to text using new ToText method📣
📚 To easily convert the value of simple types to text, you can now use the ToText method on the type.
‼️ For advanced format...
www.linkedin.com
April 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
🔔 Convert simple type values to text using new ToText method📣
📚 To easily convert the value of simple types to text, you can now use the ToText method on the type.
‼️ For advanced formatting options, you should continue to use FORMAT
🔎 www.linkedin.com/posts/gdrent...
#msdyn365bc #al
📚 To easily convert the value of simple types to text, you can now use the ToText method on the type.
‼️ For advanced formatting options, you should continue to use FORMAT
🔎 www.linkedin.com/posts/gdrent...
#msdyn365bc #al
Am truly terrible at texting because i bought a shit phone... like it's tew much effort totext so i just don't do it idk
October 14, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Am truly terrible at texting because i bought a shit phone... like it's tew much effort totext so i just don't do it idk
What if I told you there's a new, easier way to convert values to text in Business Central? 🤔
The ToText method is here, and it’s a game-changer for AL developers. Ready to simplify your code?
📺 Watch the full breakdown: youtu.be/jbmrP3BYJmQ
#BC2025 #ALDevelopment #Msdyn365bc
The ToText method is here, and it’s a game-changer for AL developers. Ready to simplify your code?
📺 Watch the full breakdown: youtu.be/jbmrP3BYJmQ
#BC2025 #ALDevelopment #Msdyn365bc
Say Goodbye to Formatting Hassles! Use ToText in Business Central.
YouTube video by saurav dhyani
youtu.be
March 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
What if I told you there's a new, easier way to convert values to text in Business Central? 🤔
The ToText method is here, and it’s a game-changer for AL developers. Ready to simplify your code?
📺 Watch the full breakdown: youtu.be/jbmrP3BYJmQ
#BC2025 #ALDevelopment #Msdyn365bc
The ToText method is here, and it’s a game-changer for AL developers. Ready to simplify your code?
📺 Watch the full breakdown: youtu.be/jbmrP3BYJmQ
#BC2025 #ALDevelopment #Msdyn365bc
I WAS ABOJT TOTEXT U THIS SHITS CRAZY.
November 22, 2024 at 5:27 PM
I WAS ABOJT TOTEXT U THIS SHITS CRAZY.
Check out our paper "F-BFQ: Flexible Block Floating-Point Quantization Accelerator for LLMs", presented at the LG-ARC Workshop at #ISCA2025! Kudos to Jude Haris for the great work! 🙂 arxiv.org/abs/2510.13401
F-BFQ: Flexible Block Floating-Point Quantization Accelerator for LLMs
Large Language Models (LLMs) have become increasingly prominent for daily tasks, from improving sound-totext translation to generating additional frames for the latest video games. With the help of LL...
arxiv.org
October 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Check out our paper "F-BFQ: Flexible Block Floating-Point Quantization Accelerator for LLMs", presented at the LG-ARC Workshop at #ISCA2025! Kudos to Jude Haris for the great work! 🙂 arxiv.org/abs/2510.13401