: Developers often bundle multiple report IDs, page IDs, and source tables into a single archive for backup or transfer between environments. 2. Automated Report Zipping
Modern implementations of NAV and Business Central include functionality to automatically bundle reports into a zip archive to streamline delivery. nav.zip
In the Dynamics NAV ecosystem, a .zip file is frequently used to distribute and configuration files. : Developers often bundle multiple report IDs, page
: 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 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.
: 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.