Category Archives: WEB API

Execute Action with “EntityCollection” Parameter using Web API in Dynamics 365

Introduction Recently, we had a requirement where we wanted to Execute Custom Action in Dynamics CRM by passing “EntityCollection” type parameter using Web API. We have discussed how to execute the action using Web API in one of our earlier blog. However, in this blog we just explained executing action with string parameter. Here we… Read More: Execute Action with “EntityCollection” Parameter using Web API in Dynamics… »

Qualify Lead using Web API in Dynamics 365

Introduction With the release of Dynamics 365, Microsoft has introduced many new actions using Web API. One of the important action that has been introduced in this release is “QualifyLead” in Web API. Execution of this action using Web API qualifies a lead and creates a contact, account, and opportunity that will be linked to… Read More: Qualify Lead using Web API in Dynamics 365 »

Execute Workflow using Web API in Dynamics 365

Introduction: In every release, Microsoft comes up with some new and interesting features. With this Dynamics 365 release, the WEB API platform has been enhanced further. Microsoft has introduced many actions using Web API. Here we will see one of those new actions introduced in Dynamics 365 i.e. “ExecuteWorkflow”. Until Dynamics CRM 2016 Update 1… Read More: Execute Workflow using Web API in Dynamics 365 »

Execute the Global Action Using Web API in Dynamics CRM

Introduction: We have already discussed how to perform entity specific custom action using Web API in one of our earlier blog. But when we want an action to be performed on multiple entities, we need to create a global action. Create global action:- Go to Settings → Processes → Click New then select category as “Action” and entity… Read More: Execute the Global Action Using Web API in Dynamics CRM »

Retrieve, Update and Delete Record Using Alternate Key in Dynamics CRM Web API

Before Alternate key concept was introduced in Dynamics CRM it used to be the only GUID of the record which was used to retrieve, update or delete any record. Hence we had to get the record GUID first for any retrieve, update or delete operation. But with the introduction of Alternate keys concept this overhead… Read More: Retrieve, Update and Delete Record Using Alternate Key in Dynamics… »

Execute Web API request using Angular JS in Dynamics CRM

Introduction In our earlier blogs of  Web API introduced in Dynamics CRM 2016, we have explained different requests and functions of Web API to querying and performing operations in Dynamics CRM. This blog will show you how to execute Web API request using Angular JS. This article would be helpful for those who have knowledge of… Read More: Execute Web API request using Angular JS in Dynamics CRM »

Web API Enhancements in Dynamics CRM Update 1

Introduction: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016 introduced a new concept called Web API which can be used across wide variety of devices, programming languages and platforms. With the release of Update 1 for CRM 2016, few enhancements were added in this. In this blog, explained about Enhancements of Web API which is more helpful for the… Read More: Web API Enhancements in Dynamics CRM Update 1 »

Executing Predefined Queries in Dynamics CRM using Web API through Scripts

Introduction: What do you mean by Predefined Query? System Views created in the CRM contains an inbuilt query which displays the results satisfying the Query mentioned in the view. For e.g. “Active Contacts” an OOB system view. Also, Users can create their views in Advance Find by specifying their criteria’s and save it giving any… Read More: Executing Predefined Queries in Dynamics CRM using Web API through… »

Set value for Date only field using Web API in Dynamics CRM 2016

Introduction: In one of our previous blog we have shown how to set attribute values for different data types using Web API for JavaScript. There is an exception that we are not able to set value for Date only field having behavior Date only in conventional way by assigning date object to the attribute as… Read More: Set value for Date only field using Web API in… »

How to delete record/field value using the Web API in Dynamics CRM

Introduction: As we all know, the Web API has been introduced in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2016. It offers a great development experience across many devices, programming languages and platforms. In our earlier blog, we have seen how to create and retrieve records using the Web API. Now, let’s take a look of how to delete… Read More: How to delete record/field value using the Web API in… »